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Bowl of creamy tomato pasta sprinkled with fresh grated Parmesan.
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5 from 14 votes

Creamy Tomato Pasta

Tender pasta in a silky tomato cream sauce that only tastes decadent.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Mains, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy tomato pasta, creamy tomato sauce for pasta
Servings: 4
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Monica Lensink

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • Parmesan for serving

Instructions

  • Boil a large pot of water. Add a generous pinch of salt, followed by the pasta. Cook to al dente, according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, just until fragrant.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, broth, and Italian seasoning. Stir into a smooth sauce and let simmer for 1-2 minutes, then reduce heat to medium and stir in the cream. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, until it’s as thick as you like. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (I start with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 8-10 cranks pepper.)
  • Add drained pasta, toss well, and serve with generous sprinkles of Parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 695mg | Potassium: 533mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg