Foolproof Creamy Tomato Fusilli Recipe: A Family-Friendly Pasta Dish Ready in About 25 Minutes

If you want a fast, satisfying meal, this creamy tomato fusilli hits the spot with very little effort.

Ingredients

• 400 g fusilli
• salt, for the pasta water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 400 g canned crushed tomatoes
• 120 ml cream
• a few fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Boil the fusilli in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. Soften the onion and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in the cream.
4. Toss with the pasta and top with basil.
5. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve right away.

Tips

• Pull the pasta a minute early if you plan to finish it in the sauce.
• Salt the water generously. It should taste like mild seawater.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of water.

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