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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Aaron
A luscious pink sauce pasta made with tomato paste, garlic, and cream. Ready in 20 minutes, it's a perfect blend of tangy and creamy flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  • While pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add tomato paste to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes until the color darkens.
  • Lower heat and whisk in heavy cream until smooth. Simmer gently for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in parmesan cheese. Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Add pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

Notes

Don't skip frying the tomato paste; it deepens the flavor. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword creamy tomato pasta, garlic pasta, pink sauce pasta
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