Quick Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Quick Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce, a rich and velvety recipe that comes together in just 20 minutes! Made with pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese, this sauce delivers a luxurious, restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. The combination of sautéed garlic, a hint of red pepper flakes, and fresh basil creates a perfectly balanced dish that’s both comforting and versatile. Toss it with your favorite pasta for a family-friendly meal, or elevate the presentation with a garnish of freshly grated parmesan and basil. Perfect for busy nights, this creamy tomato sauce is the ultimate blend of simplicity and indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 14 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cups parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 12 ounces cooked pasta of choice
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, stirring for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Lower the heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Stir in the fresh basil and simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
Toss the creamy tomato sauce with your cooked pasta until fully coated.
Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1465 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.0 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.8 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 2401 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.7 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.4 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 598 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1530 mg | 33% | |
*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.
