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One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta

Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta Recipe

This One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is a quick, delicious dish ready in 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes preferably San Marzano
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add canned tomatoes and crush them; let simmer until bubbly.
  3. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add uncooked spaghetti directly into the sauce and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once cooked, mix in fresh basil and serve topped with grated Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 15gFat: 26g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding cooked chicken or fresh veggies. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. When reheating, add a splash of cream or water to maintain creaminess.

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