Description
This Italian Noodles recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that is sure to impress. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal, this pasta is tossed in a rich tomato cream sauce with Parmesan cheese and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti noodles
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Boil salted water and cook noodles until al dente. Drain, reserving pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil. Add tomatoes, cream, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss noodles in the sauce, adding pasta water as needed. Stir in herbs and serve with extra Parmesan.
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or sautéed vegetables for a heartier version.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half or evaporated milk instead of heavy cream.
- This recipe works with gluten-free or whole wheat noodles too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
