Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

Ingredients

• 400 g penne
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 400 g crushed tomatoes
• 120 ml cream
• 40 g grated parmesan
• Handful of fresh basil
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. 1

   Cook the penne in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water.

2. 2

   Warm the olive oil and gently cook the garlic for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes and simmer for 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the cream and parmesan, then season.

5. 5

   Toss in the pasta with a splash of pasta water and finish with torn basil.