Description
This Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is rich, comforting, and loaded with flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add diced tomatoes, pasta, broth, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 12–15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese (if using) until creamy and well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add cooked chicken, sausage, or roasted vegetables. You can also swap heavy cream for coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: creamy tomato pasta, one pot pasta, easy pasta recipe, weeknight dinner
