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.
That looks good. I’m gonna have to try it. Thank you for sharing. I love watching you when you.
Made this last week and my husband is already asking for it again.thanks for sharing the recipe.
You are welcome! I’m so glad you all liked it!
Hi Val, I just made this recipe and it was delicious! Thanks so much for sharing.
I’m so glad you liked it!
I just made this and my family LOVED it! Thanks for the recipe Val and Jess!!!
I’m so glad! Thanks for letting me know!
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.
Looked delicious ? I will have to try this!
Looks so Good. Definitely will be making it soon. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
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.
Thanks for sharing this recipe. Looks delicious
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.
You’re welcome!