Easy Creamy Cheese Pasta With Tomato Sauce Recipe 🧀

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Pour in tomato sauce and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add cream to the sauce and mix well until combined.

Stir in cheese until melted and creamy.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.

Add fresh basil and mix well.

Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens