Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta
Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution that combines simplicity with rich, comforting flavors. This delightful dish features fresh tomatoes, garlic, and a luscious cream sauce, all cooked in just one pot for easy cleanup. Perfect for busy families or casual gatherings, it’s a versatile recipe that allows you to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins. The creamy texture paired with aromatic basil makes this pasta a standout comfort meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g uncooked spaghetti
- 500 g fresh tomatoes (or 1 x 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 500 ml chicken or vegetable stock
- 150 ml double cream
- ½ bunch fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium high-sided skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and translucent.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until slightly caramelized.
- Add stock and spaghetti, ensuring it's submerged in the liquid.
- Cook for about 15 minutes until spaghetti is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Gently mix in double cream and torn basil leaves; let sit for a couple of minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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