Description
One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is your go-to dish for busy weeknights, combining rich flavors and a comforting creamy texture in a single pot. In just 30 minutes, this delightful pasta recipe offers a quick solution for family dinners or gatherings. The beauty of this dish lies in its convenience: minimal cleanup and the ability to customize it with your favorite ingredients make it suitable for everyone at the table. Whether you’re looking to please picky eaters or satisfy cravings for comfort food, this one-pot meal checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3 cups chicken stock or water
- 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 (12-oz) box short pasta (e.g., spirals or bow ties)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ¼ cup cream cheese (or ricotta, mascarpone)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and Italian seasoning for one minute.
- Add chicken stock, diced tomatoes, and pasta; season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked, about 10-15 minutes. Add more broth if needed.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and cream cheese. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg