Ingredients
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- 1 pound bow tie pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 15 oz petite diced tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- salt & pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2/3 cup parmesan cheese hand grated
- .5 oz fresh basil leaves chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the bow tie pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the petite diced tomatoes, and add sugar, salt, and pepper; simmer gently for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.
- Add the hand grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Add the hot pasta to the sauce, stirring to coat evenly. Add chopped basil and mix well.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, you can reduce the amount of cream.
Fresh basil adds a vibrant flavor, but you can substitute it with dried herbs if needed.
Adjust the sugar based on the acidity of the tomatoes used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.