Description
Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. With the rich flavors of fresh tomatoes, garlic, and cream simmered to perfection, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a creamy pasta delight. The best part? It all cooks in one pot, which means minimal clean-up! This family-friendly recipe is not only delicious but also versatile—feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Get ready to enjoy a hearty meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g uncooked spaghetti
- 500 g fresh tomatoes (chopped or 1 x 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 500 ml chicken or vegetable stock
- 150 ml double cream
- ½ bunch fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium, high-sided skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
- Sauté the finely chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until slightly caramelized (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken or vegetable stock and uncooked spaghetti, ensuring the pasta is fully submerged.
- Cook for around 15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in double cream and fresh basil; let sit for a few minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot with additional basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg