Creamy Marinara and pasta
Creamy Marinara with spaghetti is a delicious, easy 20-minute meal. Add a salad and garlic toast, and you’ve got the perfect meal.
Why my family loves this recipe so much
I love this meal because it’s quick and easy, and I always have all the ingredients on hand! This meatless sauce comes together with a few pantry and fresh ingredients in minutes! Don’t have fresh basil and garlic; use dried. My kids love meatless meals, and this one is their favorite, which I am thankful for because I can have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. This recipe is easy and forgiving. The only unforgivable thing is if you don’t make this for your family!
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How to make Creamy Marinara and Pasta
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add some dried Italian seasoning and garlic and saute to release the flavors.
- Add two cans of tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Cook a pound of pasta according to package directions.
- Whisk in heavy whipping cream and parmesan cheese into the tomato sauce.
- When the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the sauce. Using tongs, toss the pasta with the sauce. Continue to cook for a few more minutes, and serve!
Is that not a thing of beauty? You can add any pasta you like to this sauce. I added spaghetti just because it’s what I had on hand, but honestly, any pasta will do the job.
I love to spend hours in the kitchen cooking away to my heart’s content, but honestly, nobody has time for that these days! More often than not, I’m turning to quick and easy homemade meals to get my family around the table. I hope Creamy Marinara sends your family to the dinner table, asking for seconds!
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Creamy Marinara with pasta – 20 minute meal!
Equipment
- 1 pot for cooking pasta
- 1 12" skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes add more if you like more heat
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil rough chopped 1 tbsp of dried basil
- salt and pepper to your taste
- 1 pound pasta, any variety you like cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. After 30 seconds, add garlic and Italian seasonings and sauté for 1 minute. You do not want the garlic to burn, so basically, just let it get warm.
- Add the cans of tomatoes, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a low bubble and begins to reduce—approximately 10 minutes.
- Turn the heat down to low. Add the cream and parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese has melted and incorporated into the tomato sauce. Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce, stirring over medium heat for a minute, allowing the sauce to adhere to the pasta. Garnish with extra parmesan.
- Serve with more parmesan cheese and fresh basil as garnish
Notes
Nutrition
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I have a vodka tomato sauce for pasta that I love but yours looks so good and so quick and easy. Another success!
OOOh vodka sauce…my sister would love that I will have to give yours a try 😉
You’re making me hungry!!! I’m putting this on the menu next week. Love how quickly it comes together, perfect for my busy family!!!
Blessings to you!
Chellie
I hope your family loves it as much as mine does! Hope you are well. Miss you!