Description
Creamy Italian-style tomato pasta made with light cream, garlic, herbs, and melted cheese for a fast and comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 ounces dry pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 1/2 cup light cream (10% fat)
- 3 ounces shredded cheese (mozzarella or mild Italian blend)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for one minute.
- Lower heat, add cream, and stir until smooth.
- Season with basil, oregano, and salt, then simmer gently.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or mushrooms for extra protein.
- Use Parmesan for sharper flavor, added off the heat.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg