Description
A quick and comforting one-pan pasta dish featuring a creamy tomato sauce that is loved by both kids and adults, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–16 ounces pasta of your choice (penne, rigatoni, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until just al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the cream and stir. Heat until it simmers gently.
- Stir in parmesan and mozzarella until melted and smooth.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Toss in the drained pasta, coat well, and add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot with extra cheese or fresh basil on top.
Notes
This recipe is forgiving; measurements can be adjusted and it tolerates last-minute add-ins. You can make it ahead of time and reheat with a splash of milk or cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pink Sauce Pasta, quick pasta, creamy tomato pasta, family-friendly meal, weeknight dinner