Description
One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is a delightful weeknight meal that combines convenience and flavor in just one pot. This easy recipe features pasta simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, making it not only satisfying but also incredibly simple to prepare.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes (chopped – 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 shapes (spirals or bow ties work great)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ¼ cup cream cheese (or ricotta, mascarpone)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, and sundried tomatoes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and Italian seasoning; cook for one more minute.
- Add chicken stock and diced tomatoes along with their juices to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the short pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer until pasta is cooked (about 10–15 minutes).
- Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan and cream cheese until melted. Let sit for 3–4 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg