Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce

This is such a great comfort food. Easy enough for a week-night, yet good enough for a special occasion.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces penne or 8  ounces elbow macaroni
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can  diced tomatoes with onion and garlic
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped fresh basil or 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 3⁄4 cup  whipping cream
• 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, in skillet, cook tomatoes over medium high heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to low; wait a few minutes and then add basil and cream.
4. Heat through.
5. DO NOT BOIL.
6. Toss with pasta and and cheese.
7. Serve immediately.