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Rotini Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce

A delicious and easy-to-make rotini pasta dish tossed in a creamy tomato sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce
  • 12 ounces rotini pasta uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounces
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Making the Sauce
  1. Add crushed tomatoes to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream, dried basil, and dried oregano. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add cooked rotini to the skillet and toss to combine. Stir in grated parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.

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