Description
Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is your go-to recipe for a quick and satisfying meal that delights the taste buds. This dish combines fresh, ripe tomatoes with aromatic garlic and rich cream to create a creamy sauce that generously coats every strand of spaghetti. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it comes together in just one pot, making cleanup a breeze. With its comforting flavors and versatility, you can easily customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins. Whether enjoyed as a standalone meal or accompanied by delicious sides like garlic bread or a fresh salad, this pasta dish promises to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- 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 2 minutes.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and translucent.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until they caramelize slightly.
- Pour in stock, add spaghetti, ensuring it's submerged.
- Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Gently stir in double cream and chopped basil; let sit for a couple of minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg