Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add uncooked pasta and enough water or broth to cover the pasta. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk, cooking for another 2 minutes until heated through and creamy.
- Serve topped with fresh basil and grated Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
- Use your favorite pasta shape for variation.
- Adjust cream for desired richness.
- Add vegetables or protein for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg