Creamy Tomato and Cheese Pasta
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Created: 7/13/2024
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
This delicious and comforting pasta dish is perfect for those cold winter nights when you want something filling and hearty. The creamy tomato sauce pairs perfectly with the melted cheese and the al dente pasta, making for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients:
Yield: 4 servings
8 oz dried pasta
1 can (14oz) crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the crushed tomatoes to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the crushed tomatoes to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Add the milk and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Add the milk and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Step 5
Add the parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until it melts. Add the mozzarella cheese and stir until it melts and combines with the sauce.
Add the parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until it melts. Add the mozzarella cheese and stir until it melts and combines with the sauce.
Step 6
Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce and toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce and toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Step 7
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.