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    Home » Pasta Recipes

    Rich and Creamy Tomato and Basil Pasta

    BY: Ben Rayl PUBLISHED: 25 Nov, '13 UPDATED: 14 May, '21 1 Comment

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    5 from 2 votes

    There are few meals that I love more than a big steaming bowl of creamy pasta. This one hits the spot every time—it’s very simple to make and the flavors blend together perfectly. It’s a great vegetarian dish as written, but if you want it to meat it up you can add Italian sausage or some cooked chicken breast.

    Rich and creamy tomato basil pasta recipe.

    A longer pasta, like fettuccine, works best with this sauce—you want something with as much surface area as possible to coat with all that deliciousness. I love my cream sauce with a kick, so I doubled the crushed red pepper. If you like it spicy like me, you should do the same.

    Rich and creamy tomato basil pasta recipe.

    Rich and Creamy Tomato and Basil Pasta

    There are few meals that I love more than a big steaming bowl of creamy pasta. This one hits the spot every time—it’s very simple to make and the flavors blend together perfectly.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dinner, Main Dish, Salad
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 162kcal
    Author: Ben Rayl

    Ingredients
     

    • 8 oz pasta - uncooked
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • ½ onion - chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic - minced
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 can diced tomatoes - not drained 14 oz
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup evaporated milk
    • ¼ cup basil - fresh
    • 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese - grated

    Instructions

    • Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the pasta al dente, according to package directions. While the water is heating, you can prepare the sauce.
    • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper and cook for another minute or two.
    • Stir in the tomatoes and salt and cook, stirring often, over medium-high heat until most of the liquid has cooked away. Remove from heat and let stand for a minute, then whisk in the milk.
    • Drain the pasta and place in a large serving bowl. Add the basil, Parmesan cheese and tomato mixture and toss to coat. Garnish with additional chopped basil and Parmesan cheese.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 1339mg | Potassium: 977mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1192IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 4mg

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    1. Laura Ray

      December 20, 2022 at 4:43 am

      5 stars
      Best creamy tomato sauce ever. No joke. Thank you so much!!!!

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