Ingredients
– 8 ounces uncooked pasta
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons tomato paste
– 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
– 3/4 cup heavy or whipping cream
– 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Freshly grated parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
1-Boil salted water and cook 8 ounces of pasta until al dente.
2-Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet and sauté 2-3 cloves of minced garlic for one minute.
3-Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste, one 14-ounce can of tomato sauce, 3/4 cup cream, and 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
4-Simmer the sauce for five minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
5-Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce, adding pasta water if needed for the right consistency.
6-Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese on top.
Last Step:
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🍬 Add a pinch of sugar if the sauce is too tart to balance flavors.
⚠️ Avoid substituting heavy cream with lower-fat dairy to prevent curdling.
🌿 Experiment with Italian seasoning by using dried oregano, basil, or fresh herbs for variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 447
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 654mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 76mg