Description
One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is the ultimate weeknight meal that combines comfort and convenience in just 30 minutes. This creamy, rich dish features pasta cooked directly in a luscious tomato sauce, making cleanup a breeze. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Add your favorite veggies or proteins to create a dish that satisfies every palate. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is destined to become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 3 cups chicken stock or water
- 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 (12-oz) box short pasta shapes
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ¼ cup cream cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and optional sun-dried tomatoes for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and Italian seasoning; cook for another minute.
- Add chicken stock and diced tomatoes, scraping the bottom of the pot. Then add the pasta and season to taste.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is tender. If needed, add extra broth.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and cream cheese until creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg