A comforting pasta dish with a creamy tomato basil sauce that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 300g (10 oz) pasta (penne or spaghetti)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp dried basil (or ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
2. Prepare the sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the tomatoes: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir. Season with salt and red pepper flakes, if using. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Make it creamy: Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the Parmesan cheese and dried basil. Stir until smooth and creamy.
5. Combine with pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
6. Serve: Garnish with fresh basil, extra Parmesan, and enjoy!