Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Heavenly One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta, a quick and satisfying dish that brings together rich tomatoes and a velvety sauce. With just one pot required, you can enjoy a homemade meal in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy families. This creamy pasta is not only delicious but also customizable to fit various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil and sauté the diced onion for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add uncooked pasta and enough water or vegetable broth to cover by an inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is al dente, stir in heavy cream and simmer on low heat for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg