Description
A nostalgic and comforting dish made with creamy tomato sauce and small ring-shaped anellini pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces anellini pasta
- 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the anellini pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside, reserving a splash of pasta water.
- Prepare the canned tomato sauce in the same skillet, simmering for about 5 minutes.
- Create the creamy base by stirring in the heavy cream and seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, ensuring all rings are covered.
- Heat thoroughly for an additional 2-3 minutes, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
You can prepare the sauce ahead and store it in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stove or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg