Description
Experience the comfort of creamy pasta infused with rich flavors of roasted tomatoes and garlic, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh tomatoes
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your favorite shape)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet.
- Roast the tomatoes for 25-30 minutes until caramelized.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Sauté minced garlic in a large pan with olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add the roasted tomatoes and gently mash them to release their juices.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, mixing well.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or drizzle with high-quality olive oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg