Description
This Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta offers a rich, comforting meal bursting with fresh flavors and plant-based creaminess. Ready in under 30 minutes, it combines tangy tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and luscious creaminess for a luxurious yet simple dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 200g pasta of choice (spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine)
- 3 cups fresh or canned plum tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup plant-based cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- 1 tablespoon natural vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup grape juice
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Finely mince the fresh garlic and gather fresh or canned plum tomatoes, plant-based cream, fresh herbs, and other ingredients. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for cooking the pasta.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Sauté Garlic in Olive Oil: Heat olive oil (natural) in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden, ensuring it does not burn.
- Build the Tomato Sauce: Add the tomatoes, grape juice, and natural vegetarian Worcestershire sauce to the pan. Simmer gently while breaking down the tomatoes to create a rich sauce. Stir in the natural gelling agent to thicken.
- Add Creaminess and Combine: Pour in plant-based cream, stirring continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and velvety. Add fresh basil, season with salt and pepper, then toss the pasta into the sauce. Mix gently to coat pasta evenly with the creamy tomato garlic sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor intensity.
- Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce and help it cling to pasta.
- Simmer sauce gently on low heat to develop deep flavors without bitterness.
- Add fresh herbs at the end to retain vibrant flavor and color.
- Do not overcook pasta; al dente texture best absorbs sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: creamy tomato garlic pasta, plant-based pasta recipe, quick pasta dinner, vegetarian pasta, dairy-free creamy sauce
