Description
One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that brings together rich flavors and creamy textures in a simple, hassle-free recipe. Imagine tender pasta enveloped in a luscious cream sauce, accented by ripe tomatoes and fragrant garlic.
Ingredients
- Short pasta (penne or fusilli)
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Fresh basil
- Garlic
- Vegetable or chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in canned diced tomatoes with juices and add the pasta; mix well to combine.
- Pour in enough broth to cover the pasta completely; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Add heavy cream, season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix until combined.
- Garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Feel free to incorporate vegetables like spinach or proteins such as grilled chicken for added nutrition. To achieve the desired sauce consistency, adjust cooking time as needed—longer for thicker sauce, shorter for thinner sauce.