Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta, a comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. This recipe combines tender pasta with a rich and creamy tomato sauce that’s incredibly easy to prepare and clean up. With everything cooked in just one pot, you can enjoy a delicious meal without the hassle of multiple dishes. The creamy texture from cream cheese and Parmesan will satisfy both kids and adults alike. Customize it with your favorite pasta shapes or add extra veggies for an added nutritional boost. In just 30 minutes, you can serve a family-friendly dish that everyone will love!
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)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ¼ cup cream cheese (OR ricotta, mascarpone)
- Chopped flat leaf parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and sundried tomatoes for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and Italian seasoning; cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken stock and add canned diced tomatoes with the pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer until pasta is cooked (10-15 minutes). Add more liquid if needed.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and cream cheese until combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg