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15-Minute Creamy Tomato Pasta

Marinara and cream merge into silky rose sauce while pasta cooks in the same pot. Toss with Parmesan for a weeknight dinner that tastes like you tried.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
16g
15-Minute Creamy Tomato Pasta
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then add pasta.

  2. Step 2

    When pasta is nearly al dente (about 1 minute before package time), pour marinara into the pot.

  3. Step 3

    Finish cooking pasta, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce coats it, ~2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Remove from heat and stir in cream until the sauce turns pale pink and silky.

  5. Step 5

    Toss with Parmesan, taste, and adjust salt and pepper, then serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • wooden spoon

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