15 Minute Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

Name: 15 Minute Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 28 oz Crushed Fire Roasted Tomatoes (can also use regular crushed tomatoes and add additional seasoning); 3/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (use less or omit if you don't like spice); 10 leaves Fresh Basil; 1/2 tsp Salt (add more to taste); 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 12 oz Pasta (I used Farfalle; reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water); 1/3 cup Whipped Cream Cheese; 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated; to serve)

5 steps

Prep:2minCook:13min

This pasta is a little creamy, a little spicy, and comes together in 15 minutes!

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:26:22 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories678.2 kcal (34%)

Total Fat21.5 g (31%)

Carbs100.6 g (39%)

Sugars11 g (12%)

Protein18.8 g (38%)

Sodium1157.6 mg (58%)

Fiber8.1 g (29%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

2 Tbspolive oil

4cloves garlic

minced

28 ozFire Roasted Tomatoes

Crushed, can also use regular crushed tomatoes and add additional seasoning

¾ tspRed Pepper Flakes

use less or omit if you don't like spice

10 leavesfresh basil

½ tspSalt

add more to taste

¼ tspblack pepper

12 ozPasta

I used Farfalle, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water

⅓ cupwhipped cream cheese

¼ cupParmesan Cheese

freshly grated, to serve

Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve a 1/2 cup of pasta water.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat in a large, high-rimmed saute pan. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.

Step 3

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add red pepper flakes, basil leaves, salt, and pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes while the pasta cooks.

Step 4

Turn the heat to low and add the whipped cream cheese. Stir until melted and completely combined. Transfer over the cooked pasta to the sauce. Stir to combine. Add splashes of pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency.

Step 5

Divide among bowls. Serve with parmesan cheese, additional fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil as desired.

View on Carol Bee Cooks

↑Support creators by visiting their site 😊