Description

This Creamy Fresh Tomato Garlic Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish combining al dente spaghetti with a luscious homemade tomato and garlic cream sauce. Fresh tomatoes are sautéed and simmered with garlic before being enriched with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to create a smooth, velvety pasta sauce. Topped with fresh basil and optional extra cheese, this recipe is quick, easy to prepare, and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Pasta

8 oz (225 g) spaghetti or pasta of your choice

Sauce

2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb (450 g) fresh tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup (10 g) fresh basil leaves, chopped

Garnish

Additional grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Prepare the sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant without burning.
Add tomatoes: Add the chopped fresh tomatoes to the skillet with the garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes soften and start to break down, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
Make it creamy: Lower the heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer gently for an additional 2 minutes to blend the flavors and thicken slightly.
Incorporate cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated, creating a smooth and creamy sauce. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce is too thick. Stir in chopped fresh basil leaves for freshness.
Serve: Plate the creamy fresh tomato garlic pasta and garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use ripe, juicy tomatoes such as Roma or vine-ripened varieties.
Adjust the amount of heavy cream to achieve your preferred sauce consistency.
Reserve pasta water carefully; its starch helps loosen and bind the sauce to the noodles.
Fresh basil can be replaced with dried basil or parsley if unavailable.
To make the dish lighter, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream alternative.