Name: Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400 g penne pasta; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 400 g crushed tomatoes; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves; 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 to taste salt and pepper

1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

2

In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

3

Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.

4

Stir in heavy cream and most of the basil. Season with salt and pepper.

5

Add drained pasta and toss to coat. Add pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

6

Serve topped with parmesan cheese and remaining fresh basil.