Description
One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is a delightful dish that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table with minimal effort. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, as it combines all ingredients into one pot for easy cooking and cleanup. The creamy tomato sauce, enriched with cream cheese and Parmesan, envelops the pasta, making every bite a comforting experience. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this dish offers a deliciously satisfying meal that even picky eaters will enjoy. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the cheese for a personal touch. Enjoy this easy and flavorful pasta as a standalone dish or paired with a fresh salad or garlic bread.
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… whatever you have on hand! Use more for extra creaminess.)
- Chopped flat leaf parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté onion, garlic, and sundried tomatoes in olive oil over medium heat until softened.
- Add tomato paste and Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken stock and diced tomatoes, then add pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender, adding broth if needed.
- Stir in Parmesan and cream cheese until combined. Let rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg