Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, reserving some pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and gently sauté the minced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir continuously on low heat until the sauce turns smooth and blush-pink.
- Add butter and Parmesan, letting them melt into the sauce to create a creamy, glossy finish.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, adjusting flavors to your preference.
- Add the cooked pasta directly into the sauce and toss thoroughly, adding reserved pasta water as needed for perfect coating.
- Serve warm and garnish with fresh basil for color and freshness.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or sautéed mushrooms to turn this into a complete meal. Whole-wheat or protein pasta works beautifully for extra nutrition.
