Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, dried basil, and oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add pasta directly into the sauce and stir well. Cover and cook until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
- Use good quality canned tomatoes for richer flavor.
- Adjust the cream for a thicker or thinner sauce.
- Shredded chicken or sautéed vegetables can be added for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg