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Creamy Comfort Pasta

A cozy and comforting pasta dish featuring tender noodles coated in a creamy tomato-garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or potluck gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta Base
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp chili flakes optional
  • Toppings
  • ¼ cup chopped basil
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 tbsp olive oil drizzle

Method
 

  1. Boil salted water and cook pasta until tender.
  2. Melt butter in a pan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add cream and tomato sauce and simmer gently.
  4. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until coated.
  5. Garnish with parmesan and basil before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Add pasta water if sauce becomes too thick.
  • Substitute vegetables or protein as desired.
  • Use freshly grated cheese for best flavor.