Creamy Tomato Pasta

Creamy Tomato Pasta

from saltandlavender.com
25 min

This creamy tomato pasta recipe comes together quickly and uses everyday ingredients. You'll love the silky tomato sauce!

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese (for serving, to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil a large, salted pot of water for your pasta and cook it al dente according to package instructions.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile (once the pasta starts to cook), add the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once it melts, add the garlic and sauté for about a minute, stirring constantly.

  3. 3

    Add in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, cream, and Italian seasoning. Stir until it's nice and smooth. Let the sauce cook for about 5 minutes or until it's thickened to your liking (it should be very gently bubbling, so you may need to turn down the heat).

  4. 4

    Season the sauce with salt & pepper as needed (I'm pretty generous with both). If the sauce is a little too acidic/tangy for your liking, add in a pinch of sugar.

  5. 5

    Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce (add a splash of hot pasta water if the sauce gets too thick). Serve immediately with plenty of parmesan cheese over top.