Description
Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is your go-to comfort dish that brings together rich, creamy flavors in just 30 minutes. This one-pot wonder features perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a velvety tomato sauce, infused with aromatic garlic and fresh basil. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe promises satisfaction in every bite while ensuring minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in canned diced tomatoes and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add pasta and enough water or broth to cover it; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until al dente (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir until combined and creamy.
- Mix in chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg