Description
One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is a quick, comforting dish that brings rich flavors to your table with minimal cleanup. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a creamy pasta experience where the noodles absorb the luscious tomato sauce, making every bite a delicious delight. This versatile recipe allows you to customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins, ensuring it suits any occasion from busy weeknights to family gatherings. Perfectly satisfying and easy to prepare, this one-pot wonder is sure to become a staple in your cooking rotation.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 12 oz short pasta shapes (like spirals or bow ties)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning until softened.
- Pour in chicken stock and add the diced tomatoes along with the pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan and cream cheese until melted and well combined. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg