Description
A simple one-pot creamy tomato pasta dish that is quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Stir in pasta, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Add 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally (about 12-15 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in parmesan cheese, and serve.
Notes
- Use any short pasta shape like penne or fusilli.
- For extra richness, add a splash of milk if the sauce thickens too much.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: one pot pasta, creamy tomato pasta, easy pasta recipe