Are you ready to transform an ordinary pasta night into an extraordinary culinary experience? Our Pasta with Sauce Supreme is not just another recipe—it's a creamy, luxurious journey through Italian-inspired flavors that will have everyone at your table begging for seconds. In just 30 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality dish that looks impressive, tastes incredible, and will make you feel like a professional chef right in your own kitchen.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 400g pasta
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add the 400g of pasta to the boiling water. Stir gently to prevent the pasta from sticking together. Cook according to package instructions until the pasta is al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Pour the tomato sauce into the skillet and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream, creating a smooth and creamy sauce.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until it melts completely and incorporates into the sauce.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
- Drain the cooked pasta in a colander, reserving a small amount of pasta water if needed to adjust sauce consistency.
- Add the drained pasta directly into the skillet with the sauce, tossing gently to coat each pasta piece evenly.
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Serve immediately in warm plates, garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Tips
- Always salt your pasta water generously—it should taste like the sea to ensure well-seasoned pasta.
- Cook pasta al dente (firm to the bite) as it will continue to absorb sauce after draining.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining. The starchy water can help adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and smoothest texture in your sauce.
- Warm your serving plates beforehand to keep the pasta hot and prevent it from cooling too quickly.
- For extra richness, you can add a small pat of butter to the sauce just before adding pasta.
- Don't rush the sauce—low and slow heating helps develop deeper, more complex flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 35mg
