Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
This creamy tomato basil pasta recipe is a delicious meatless meal that's fast, simple to make, and is perfect for in-season summer tomatoes and fresh basil!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 tablespoon flour
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken/veg broth
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup basil (tear it up) or more, to taste
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
- When the pasta is about 10 minutes away from being done, add the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once it melts, make a quick roux by sprinkling the flour in and cook for about 1 minute, stirring fairly often.
- Add in the garlic, followed by the wine (or broth). Let it bubble until it's reduced by half (approx. 30 seconds to 1 minute).
- Whisk in the cream, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning until you've got a smooth sauce.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes. Cook the sauce for another 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened up a bit.
- Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese and basil.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until coated (I usually add a tablespoon or so of the pasta water to the sauce prior to draining it, especially if it's become a tad too thick). Serve immediately with more freshly grated parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Serves 2-4 depending on how hungry people are/what else you serve it with.
- I don't recommend subbing the cream for a lower fat alternative. It may not thicken the same, and the acidity from the tomatoes could curdle it. You could try adding more flour if you use half-and-half.
- You don't need to be too precise with the tomato size so don't worry about weighing them. One larger tomato will work fine.
Nutrition
Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1831IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 1mg
