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Creamy Pasta Pomodoro

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A comforting yet fresh creamy pasta pomodoro made with a smooth tomato sauce enriched with cream, finished with Parmesan and fresh basil for a perfectly balanced weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or rigatoni)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes or tomato puree
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve 0.5 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent.
  4. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  6. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Gently heat until the sauce thickens.
  8. Add the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water.
  9. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
  10. Finish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, then serve warm.

Notes

  • Adjust cream amount for lighter or richer sauce.
  • Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
  • Fresh basil adds the best flavor at the end.
  • Add protein or vegetables for a complete meal.

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