Description
One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is a delightful, hassle-free meal that brings rich flavors to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This comforting dish features pasta cooked directly in a savory tomato sauce, allowing it to absorb all the delicious flavors. With its creamy texture and the perfect balance of ingredients, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with family and friends. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for an even more satisfying dish. Enjoy minimal cleanup while savoring a bowl of hearty pasta that will impress everyone.
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)
- salt & pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ¼ cup cream cheese (OR ricotta, mascarpone)
- chopped flat leaf parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion, minced garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and Italian seasoning; cook for 1 additional minute.
- Add chicken stock, scraping the bottom of the pot for flavor. Incorporate canned diced tomatoes and short pasta, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer and cook until pasta is tender, about 10-15 minutes. Add more broth if needed.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated 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: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 35mg