Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta Recipe Dreamiest Dinner - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
• 1 (14-ounce) (400 grams) can crushed tomatoes (or tomato sauce)
• ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 1 tablespoon fresh basil)
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling water)
• ¼ cup pasta water (reserved)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for extra richness)
• Fresh basil, chopped
• Extra Parmesan cheese
• Black pepper or chili flakes