Creamy Red Sauce Pasta

This creamy red sauce pasta is rich, comforting, and bursting with flavor — the perfect easy dinner for any night of the week. Made with wholesome ingredients and topped with fresh basil and shaved parmesan, it’s a go-to pasta recipe you’ll come back to again and again.

Whether you're craving something cozy or cooking for loved ones, this dish checks all the boxes: simple, quick, and delicious. I make every recipe with organic, non-toxic ingredients — because nourishing your body should never mean sacrificing flavor!

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine European, Italian

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings People

Calories 258kcal

Ingredients

6 Cloves Garlic Organic, Minced
3 Handfulls Fresh Thyme Organic
4 Tbs Atlas Olive Oil Organic
2 Tbs Red Pepper and Chili Oil Organic
3 Tbsp Sun Dried Tomatoes Organic, Chopped
4 Tbsp Tomato Paste Organic
1 16oz Glass Jar Tomato Purée Organic
1/3 Cup Reserved Pasta Water Filtered
1 Tbsp Butter Organic, Grass Fed
1/3 Cup Heavy Cream Organic
1 Tsp Italian Seasoning Simply Organic
2 Tsp Himalayan Salt Organic
2 Tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper Organic
8 Oz Rigatoni Organic

Topping:

4 Leaves Fresh Basil Organic
2 Tbsp Atlas Olive Oil Organic
1/4 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Organic

Instructions

Boil the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your pasta until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water. Set Aside.
Infuse the Oil:
In a large skillet over low heat, warm the olive oil for 10 minutes. (This slow heat releases the best flavor without burning the garlic)
Aromatics In:
Add smashed garlic and fresh thyme to the warm oil. Let it sizzle gently, stirring occasionally for about 3-4 minutes or until garlic is golden and fragrant.
Build the Sauce Base:
Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper & chili oil, and tomato paste. Cook on medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, letting everything roast together and deepen in flavor.
Add Tomato Purée & Pasta Water:
Pour in the organic tomato purée and stir until smooth. Mix in the reserved pasta water to help the sauce cling to the noodles.
Cream It Up:
Turn the heat to low. Stir in butter until melted, then add heavy cream. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
Add Pasta:
Toss the cooked pasta directly into the sauce. Stir well until coated and glossy.
Plate & Finish:
Serve in shallow bowls or on a pasta plate. Top each serving with a drizzle of olive oil, torn basil, and fresh parmesan.

Optional Add-Ons:

Add grilled chicken, shrimp, meatballs, or roasted mushrooms for extra protein.

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