Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta (test)

Silky tomato sauce with basil and parmesan, ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 12 oz penne pasta
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 item yellow onion, diced
• 3 item garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Saute onion in olive oil until soft, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; simmer 10 minutes.
4. Reduce heat and stir in cream and parmesan until smooth.
5. Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water as needed for a silky finish.
6. Fold in basil and serve with extra parmesan.