Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta
Whip up this Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta in under 30 minutes! It's the perfect quick and comforting meal for lunch or dinner, made with rigatoni, tomato puree, and rich cream.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 374kcal
Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 200 g of rigatoni
- 30 g of butter
- 1-2 cloves of garlic
- ¼ cup of tomato puree
- ¾ cup of heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon of onion powder
- A pinch of oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pan over low heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for about a minute on medium heat.
- Pour in heavy cream and mix well.
- Season with balsamic vinegar, onion powder, oregano, paprika, and salt to taste. Stir until everything is well combined and bring to a boil then simmer on low heat. Stir and cook on low for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Next, add cooked pasta to the pan and toss until it's fully coated in the creamy tomato sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Make It Your Own: This pasta recipe is super versatile! You can add mushrooms, parmesan, spinach, tomatoes, or anything else.
- Adjust the Flavor: Give the sauce a taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Add a bit more for extra boldness or dial it down if needed.
- Pasta Options: This recipe pairs well with any pasta. Penne, linguine, tagliatelle, or spaghetti.
Nutrition
Serving: 197g | Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.32g | Protein: 8.07g | Fat: 32.63g | Saturated Fat: 19.51g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.556g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9.276g | Trans Fat: 0.492g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 5.77g | Vitamin A: 1547IU | Vitamin C: 13.5mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1.8mg