Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta is a vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer with its rich flavors and comforting texture. This recipe brings together fresh tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a luxurious creamy sauce to create a delightful meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting friends for dinner or enjoying a cozy night in, this pasta dish is quick to prepare and sure to impress. Ready in just 30 minutes, it combines seasonal ingredients into a satisfying vegetarian meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 tablespoon flour
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup dry white apple vinegar or chicken/vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 medium tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil (torn)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add flour, and stir for about 1 minute.
- Incorporate minced garlic and vinegar/broth; let bubble until reduced by half.
- Whisk in heavy cream, optional Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat; stir in parmesan cheese and torn basil leaves.
- Toss the drained pasta with the sauce until well-coated. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg