Description
Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is your go-to dish for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. Bursting with the flavors of fresh tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and smooth cream, this one-pot wonder minimizes cleanup while maximizing taste. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up a comforting pasta dish that is sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether it’s a busy weekday dinner or a casual gathering, this recipe is versatile enough to allow for modifications—add in your favorite proteins or vegetables to make it your own. Enjoy the rich blend of ingredients and the ease of preparation that makes this creamy tomato pasta a beloved staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g uncooked spaghetti
- 500 g fresh tomatoes (or 1 x 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 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.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and translucent (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until caramelized.
- Add chicken or vegetable stock and uncooked spaghetti, ensuring pasta is submerged.
- Cook for approximately 15 minutes or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Gently mix in double cream and chopped basil; let the flavors meld for a couple of minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg