Creamy Tomato Pasta with Giant Noodles

This Creamy Tomato Pasta features giant pasta noodles coated in a silky, garlicky tomato cream sauce. Tomato paste and tomato sauce give it depth, while heavy cream adds luscious body. Finished with grated Parmesan and fresh basil, this dish brings bold flavor and an indulgent texture with every bite. Perfect for those nights when you want a satisfying pasta dish that feels both cozy and elevated.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 3 plates

Calories: 408 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ pound - giant pasta noodles
3 tablespoon - unsalted butter
⅛ Dash - olive oil
3 cloves - garlic
3 tablespoon - tomato paste
½ cup - tomato sauce
1 cup - heavy cream
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
½ teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - onion powder
¼ teaspoon - red chili flakes
½ teaspoon - dried parsley
½ cup - Parmesan cheese
¼ cup - reserved pasta water
⅛ Handful - fresh basil

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with a dash of olive oil.
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in tomato paste and cook until it deepens in color, about 2–3 minutes.
Add tomato sauce and mix until smooth.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes, and parsley.
Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss to coat evenly.
Stir in grated Parmesan and fresh basil. Cook together for a few more minutes until sauce thickens.
Top with more Parmesan and basil before serving.