Pasta with Tomatoes Peas and Cream
Indulge in the comforting flavors of 'Pasta with Tomatoes, Peas, and Cream,' a vibrant and creamy dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious. This recipe combines tender pasta, sweet cherry tomatoes, and bright green peas with the luscious richness of heavy cream, creating a perfectly balanced sauce that's both light and satisfying. Infused with the aroma of sautéed garlic and finished with freshly grated Parmesan and fragrant basil, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a cozy gathering, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s best served fresh with a sprinkle of extra cheese. Whether you're a fan of penne or fusilli, this quick and creamy pasta recipe is bound to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 4 liters Water
- 1 tablespoon Salt (for pasta water)
Instructions
Bring 4 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
Stir in the thawed peas and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let the mixture gently simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce. If needed, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and mix well until melted and evenly distributed.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately, with extra Parmesan cheese on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.9 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.3 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 9875 mg | 429% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.1 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 52.9 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 814 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1310 mg | 28% | |
*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.
