Creamy Tomato Pasta
Super easy 15-minute creamy tomato pasta made with just 7 ingredients! This plant-based quick dinner is so easy to make, and perfect for busy weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
- 2 cups 200 grams whole wheat pasta penne or similar shapes
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can chopped tomatoes or 1 cup fresh chopped tomatoes
- ½ cup 120 ml heavy cream I used soy cream
- 3 tbsp fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente (about 10 minutes) or according to the package instructions.
- Meanwhile, in a pot, heat olive oil and saute the onion until it's soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add chopped tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the cream.
- Drain pasta and toss it gently with the sauce and basil leaves. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For some spiciness, sprinkle with red chili flakes.
- You can use fresh tomatoes instead of canned if you wish. Just add 1 cup of chopped fresh tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 744mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 637IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg
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