Description
Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is a delightful dish that effortlessly combines rich flavors and creamy textures in a single pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe features tender pasta enveloped in a luscious tomato cream sauce, enhanced by fresh basil and garlic. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings comfort and satisfaction to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saut? diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in canned tomatoes with their juices and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add pasta and enough water or broth to cover by an inch; bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is al dente (about 10 minutes), reduce heat and mix in heavy cream until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold in chopped basil and grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg