15 Minute Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

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15 Minute Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

This pasta is a little creamy, a little spicy, and comes together in 15 minutes!

Prep Time2

Cook Time13

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Pasta, Tomato

Servings:

Author: Carolyn Stilwell

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoon Olive Oil
4 cloves Garlic minced
28 oz Crushed Fire Roasted Tomatoes can also use regular crushed tomatoes and add additional seasoning
3/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes use less or omit if you don't like spice
10 leaves Fresh Basil
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt add more to taste
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
12 oz Pasta I used Farfalle; reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water
1/3 cup Whipped Cream Cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated; to serve

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve a 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat in a large, high-rimmed saute pan. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add red pepper flakes, basil leaves, salt, and pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes while the pasta cooks.
Turn the heat to low and add the whipped cream cheese. Stir until melted and completely combined. Transfer over the cooked pasta to the sauce. Stir to combine. Add splashes of pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
Divide among bowls. Serve with parmesan cheese, additional fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil as desired.

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