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Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta — a quick what should I make for dinner tonight idea

Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Boil the penne in salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a large pan, cook the garlic 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes and Italian seasoning and simmer 8 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cream and Parmesan until smooth, loosening with pasta water as needed.
  4. Toss in the drained pasta and torn basil, season, and serve immediately.

Notes

Reserve the pasta water — it is what makes the sauce silky.