Pasta in creamy sauce with garlic and tomatoes
4 servings
30 minutes
Pasta in creamy sauce with garlic and tomatoes is a true delight of Italian cuisine. Its roots trace back to traditional recipes from Southern Italy, where fresh ingredients and simple techniques reveal a wealth of flavors. The delicate creamy sauce envelops the pasta, giving it softness and a silky texture. Fragrant garlic and juicy tomatoes add brightness and a hint of acidity, creating a balance between creamy tenderness and refreshing spiciness. Grated mozzarella melts over the hot pasta, forming an appetizing crust, while fresh parsley finishes the dish with a light herbal note. This versatile recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a romantic evening, providing warmth and comfort with every bite.
1
Cook the pasta.
- Pasta: 500 g
2
Melt butter in a pan, finely chop the garlic, and sauté in the melted butter for 3-5 minutes until yellow-golden.
- Butter: 50 g
- Garlic: 2 cloves
3
Cut the tomatoes into small pieces and add them to the garlic, reduce the heat for 2 minutes to let the tomatoes release juice, then increase the heat and fry the tomatoes for 5 minutes.
- Tomatoes: 3 pieces
4
Pour in the cream, season with salt and pepper to taste, cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes until the cream thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
- Cream: 100 g
5
Pour the prepared sauce over the pasta, then sprinkle with grated cheese and chopped parsley.
- Mozzarella cheese: 150 g
- Chopped parsley: 20 g
