Description
One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that brings delicious flavors to your table in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make dish requires minimal cleanup since everything cooks in one pot. The creamy tomato sauce perfectly coats the pasta, making it a satisfying meal that both kids and adults will love. Plus, it’s versatile—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or proteins to customize it to your liking. This recipe is not only quick but also guarantees a delightful dining experience with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken stock or water
- 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (12-oz) box short pasta shapes (e.g., spirals or bow ties)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
- Add chicken stock and canned diced tomatoes, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Stir in short pasta and season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 10-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and mix in grated Parmesan and cream cheese until creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg