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Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta

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Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is a rich and comforting dish where pasta is cooked directly in a flavorful tomato sauce and finished with cream and cheese for a silky texture. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s quick, delicious, and made in just one pot for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or other short pasta)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
  • 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or fresh basil)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
  2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Add pasta directly into the pot and stir well. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and sauce thickens.
  4. Stir in cream and Parmesan cheese until sauce becomes creamy.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil or extra Parmesan before serving.

Notes

Add chicken, shrimp, or Italian sausage for extra protein.Stir in spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, or peppers for a veggie boost.Use mascarpone or extra cream for a richer sauce.Swap cream for coconut milk and Parmesan for nutritional yeast to make it vegan.Store leftovers up to 3 days in the fridge; reheat with a splash of broth or cream.

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