Fettuccini with Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce
Indulge in the perfect blend of comfort and spice with this Fettuccini with Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce recipe. Featuring tender fettuccini tossed in a velvety, flavor-packed sauce made from rich crushed tomatoes, silky heavy cream, and a bold kick of red pepper flakes, this dish strikes the ideal balance between creamy and fiery. Each bite is elevated with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a fragrant sprinkle of basil, creating a restaurant-quality pasta that’s easy to make at home. Ready in just 35 minutes, this satisfying dinner is perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Serve it with a side of garlic bread or a crisp green salad to make the meal complete!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Fettuccini pasta
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 28 oz Crushed tomatoes, canned
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 4 quarts Water
- 1 tbsp Salt (for boiling water)
Instructions
Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
Cook the fettuccini pasta in the boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the canned crushed tomatoes to the skillet and stir well. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Lower the heat and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream. Mix until fully incorporated and the sauce turns a light orange color.
Add 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until melted and creamy.
Season the sauce with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, adjusting to taste if necessary.
Add the drained fettuccini to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce until well-coated. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add some of the reserved pasta water to achieve your desired consistency.
Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve immediately. Optionally, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.2 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.8 g | 479% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 542 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 13779 mg | 599% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.1 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 119.5 g | 239% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3079 mg | 237% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2363 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
