Creamy Tomato Basil Sauce for Chifferi Pasta
L ooking for a quick yet indulgent pasta dish? This Creamy Tomato Basil Sauce paired with our bite-sized VUGVUGI Chifferi Pasta is the perfect answer. It brings together the tanginess of tomatoes, the freshness of basil, and the richness of cream—all coating those delightful little pasta tubes just right.
Ingredients:
- 250g VUGVUGI Chifferi Pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Grated parmesan (optional)
“Real food doesn’t have ingredients, real food is ingredients.”
Jamie Oliver
Instructions:
- Cook the chifferi pasta until al dente.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes to thicken.
- Stir in cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, mixing well.
Why You’ll Love It:
This recipe is simple, satisfying, and makes a great weeknight dinner. Whether you’re cooking for your family or just for yourself, this creamy tomato basil pasta feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
Amritha Jagannath is the founder of The GudFood Co., a clean-label brand redefining everyday meals with wholesome, maida-free ingredients. Driven by a passion for better eating, she blends nutrition and taste to make healthy food simple, honest, and delicious.