Description
Indulge in the comfort of Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta, a delightful dish that brings together fresh ingredients and rich flavors in just one pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners with friends and family, this recipe requires minimal prep and cleanup, allowing you to savor every bite without hassle. With its creamy tomato sauce infused with garlic and basil, each serving is a satisfying blend of comfort and taste. Whether you enjoy it as a quick meal or dress it up for a gathering, this pasta dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g uncooked spaghetti
- 500 g fresh tomatoes (chopped or 1 x 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 500 ml chicken or vegetable stock
- 150 ml double cream
- ½ bunch fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a high-sided skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until slightly caramelized.
- Pour in stock and add spaghetti; ensure it's submerged.
- Cook uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in double cream and chopped basil; let sit briefly to meld flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg