Tomato-garlic pasta is incredibly easy to make. This meatless pasta recipe is quick, too, coming together in just 25 minutes! The use of butter reduces some of the acid in the tomatoes, making a smooth and creamy pasta sauce that everyone will love.

So, imagine my utter shock this evening when I made something that my son actually complimented!?!

 

I have always had a little satisfaction in knowing that my younger son will eat just about anything. He is a budding food connoisseur in his own right.  He is, after all, the one who gave me my little nickname :  Basilmomma.

But now that I have this stellar endorsement from my 11 year old, I am going to share this very easy and super yummy tomato-garlic pasta recipe with all of you.  You really can’t go wrong here.  This is simple and will please even the most critical of your family members.

I must warn you….this dish is heavy on the garlic.  It is subtle, but necessary.  Don’t cut corners here, use real garlic.  You won’t regret it.  Your co-workers  may…but you won’t!

I hope you enjoy this tomato-garlic pasta recipe as much as my son does.

Oh, and if you love meatless pasta recipes, but you’re not so much into the garlic, you should check out my one-pot lemon herb pasta recipe. It’s another family favorite! Or this easy cheesy baked tortellini.

Heather Tallman

Total Servings 6

Easy Tomato-Garlic Pasta Recipe

This easy tomato-garlic pasta recipe is incredibly easy to make. The use of butter reduces acidity from the tomatoes, making a smooth and creamy pasta sauce that everyone will love.

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Ingredients

• 9 cloves garlic-minced
• 1/2 C olive oil
• 6 TB butter
• 1 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes (I use Tuttorosso Crushed Tomatoes by Red Gold )
• Coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
• 1 lb. spaghetti ( I used the Barilla brand that has ridges..to hold the sauce)
• 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
• Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, cook the garlic in the olive oil on very low heat for 15 minutes. Stir from time to time.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan over medium heat, add the butter and crushed tomatoes and stir until well blended and the butter has melted.
3. Stir in the garlic/oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the flavors to meld for 10 minutes.
4. Toss with the cooked, warm pasta in a serving bowl. Sprinkle the basil and Parmesan on top as desired.

Cuisine: Italian | Recipe Type: Main

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