Description
One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is a delightful, hassle-free dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this creamy pasta combines rich tomato sauce with a blend of cheeses for an irresistible texture. With minimal cleanup thanks to cooking everything in one pot, you can enjoy more time with family and friends. This recipe is versatile enough to suit any occasion, whether you’re making a quick meal for the kids or impressing guests at a dinner party. Get ready to savor every bite!
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…)
- Chopped flat leaf parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until soft. Add sundried tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning; cook for one more minute.
- Pour in chicken stock and add diced tomatoes along with short pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender (10-15 minutes). Add more broth if needed.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and cream cheese until melted. 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 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg