Pasta with Light Tomato Cream Sauce
Tender strands of pasta in a creamy, herby tomato sauce. Yes, it's possible to enjoy a satiny cream sauce and healthy meal at the same time.
Servings 4
Calories 555kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound angel hair pasta or capellini or thin spaghetti, or pasta of choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 28- ounce can tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Sliced cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes for serving
- Grated or shredded parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh basil or parsley for serving optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomato sauce, broth, oregano, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream until blended.
- Fold in the pasta. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Transfer the pasta to individual plates and top with the tomatoes and basil or parsley, if using. Serve with parmesan cheese on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 1069mg | Potassium: 869mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1146IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 4mg