Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes to deepen flavors.
- Stir in heavy cream and cooked spaghetti, mixing well to coat all pasta evenly.
- Cook for another 2 minutes until heated through. Garnish with basil and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cream quantity for desired creaminess.
- Add cooked chicken or vegetables for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg