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Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta: Your Quick Fresh Summer Escape

This Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta is a quick weeknight meal featuring fresh basil and tomatoes, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Uncooked Pasta Any pasta shape like spaghetti or penne
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For flavor and roux
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Can substitute with cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 0.5 cup Dry White Wine or Chicken/Veg Broth Optional for a non-alcoholic choice
  • 1 cup Heavy/Whipping Cream Can use half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Can use fresh herbs
  • 2 cups Tomatoes Fresh chopped or canned
  • 0.5 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Vegetarian-friendly or use nutritional yeast
  • to taste Basil Fresh, according to taste
  • to taste Salt & Pepper For seasoning

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook uncooked pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve pasta water before draining.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet, add flour, and whisk for about 1 minute to create a roux.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add wine or broth, allow to reduce by half.
  4. Whisk in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning, cooking until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add chopped tomatoes, simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and basil; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Toss the drained pasta with the sauce, using reserved pasta water if needed.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan and basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of cream or water.

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