Description

This Creamy Cherry Tomato Sauce with Parmesan is a quick and delicious way to elevate your pasta dishes. It combines fresh cherry tomatoes with rich cream and savory Parmesan for a delightful sauce that pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
minced
2 cups cherry tomatoes
halved
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves
for garnish (optional)
Pasta of your choice (optional
for serving)

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes have softened.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and heated through.
If using, toss in cooked pasta and mix well to coat. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Notes

For a lighter version, you can substitute half the heavy cream with low-fat milk. This sauce pairs beautifully with spaghetti, penne, or your choice of pasta.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Sauce, Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 390 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 7 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg

Keywords: Creamy Cherry Tomato Sauce, Tomato Sauce Recipe, Parmesan Sauce, Pasta Sauce, Easy Tomato Sauce