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Tomato Cream Pasta (Recipe)

Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce

Jess loves Tomato Cream Pasta and will specifically request it on occasion. It is a family favorite around here. We were first introduced to the recipe in 2000 when my sister and her husband returned home from an extended trip overseas with their newly adopted babies – a girl and a boy. Our mother’s twin sister provided dinner for their first night back home and it was this recipe which we have been making regularly ever since.

You can find the original recipe below. Over the years, we have learned to tweak it based on what we have available in our pantry. For example, the Tomato Cream Pasta video that I posted on IGTV was made from a large can (twice as much tomato) of unsalted diced tomatoes, and I added salt, pepper, and plenty of basil. I was also low on heavy whipping cream so I mixed what I had with some 2% milk to get the amount that I needed. Finally, instead of ⅓ C grated cheese, I used almost a whole cup, because why not? Especially since I used twice the tomatoes.

We often add sliced grilled chicken to our Tomato Cream Pasta and serve with a salad and some bread.

Recipe – Tomato Cream Pasta

8oz Penne or tubular pasta
½ C Fresh Chopped Basil, or 1 tsp dried lemon slices (optional)
14 oz can Italian-style diced tomatoes
¾ C heavy whipping cream (or half & half)
⅓ C grated parmesan cheese
* Grilled Chicken Strips (optional)

Prepare pasta according to directions; drain & keep warm. In skillet, cook tomatoes over med-high heat about 5 minutes until thickened. Reduce heat; add basil & cream. Heat through but do not boil. Toss with pasta & cheese. Serve Immediately.

 

 

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January 29, 2021 By Val 13 Comments

Filed Under: Blog Post, Food, Recipes Tagged With: penne pasta, recipe, tomato cream pasta, tomatoes

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  1. GGHAMER

    October 23, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    Made this last week and my husband is already asking for it again.thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
    • Val

      October 24, 2021 at 9:07 am

      You are welcome! I’m so glad you all liked it!

      Reply
  2. Anonymous

    July 8, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    Hi Val, I just made this recipe and it was delicious! Thanks so much for sharing.

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    • Val

      July 8, 2021 at 4:55 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  3. Kimberly Burkhart

    March 15, 2021 at 7:46 pm

    I just made this and my family LOVED it! Thanks for the recipe Val and Jess!!!

    Reply
    • Val

      March 15, 2021 at 8:58 pm

      I’m so glad! Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  4. Anonymous

    January 30, 2021 at 11:46 pm

    Thank you it was so good I can’t wait to make it again. And thanks for sharing your videos I love watching you and your family.

    Reply
  5. Anonymous

    January 30, 2021 at 9:47 pm

    Looked delicious ? I will have to try this!

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  6. Paulette Collins

    January 30, 2021 at 1:00 am

    Looks so Good. Definitely will be making it soon. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

    Reply
  7. Stacy Cadwallader

    January 29, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    I grew up eating macaroni and tomatoes cooked together with buttered bread, sometimes my mom would add cooked hamburger. Thank so much for sharing this recipe. I know my family will love it.

    Reply
  8. Anonymous

    January 29, 2021 at 11:00 am

    Thanks for sharing this recipe. Looks delicious

    Reply
  9. Anonymous

    January 29, 2021 at 10:40 am

    Thank you, I am going to make this soon. I heard you mention about having this for dinner and it souded good. Glad you gave us the recipe Val.

    Reply
    • Val

      January 29, 2021 at 10:57 am

      You’re welcome!

      Reply

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