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creamy tomato basil penne pasta in a wide bowl topped with fresh basil and parmesan, in a wide horizontal shot, on a rustic table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

Pasta mixed with a light tomato basil cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup parmesan grated
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta and drain.
  2. Saute the garlic in the oil for 1 minute, then add the crushed tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cream and parmesan until smooth.
  4. Toss with the pasta and fresh basil, then season with salt.

Notes

A pinch of sugar smooths out the tomato's edge.