Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJosie's RestaurantCreamy Tomato Bowl Recipe

Creamy Tomato Bowl Recipe

Inspired by Josie's Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

Make Creamy Tomato Bowl Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base

Garnish

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.

  2. 2

    Cook Pasta

    Add 2 cups of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Making the Sauce

  1. 3

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

  2. 4

    Add Tomatoes

    Pour in the 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes and stir well. Bring to a simmer.

  3. 5

    Add Cream and Seasonings

    Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream. Add 1 tsp of dried basil, 1 tsp of dried oregano, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper. Stir until well combined and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

  4. 6

    Incorporate Pasta

    Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.

Serving

  1. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Serve the creamy tomato pasta in bowls, garnishing with fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes to taste.

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