One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta: Easy & Delicious for Weeknights
A simple and delicious one pot meal for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine pasta, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce is thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger servings.
- You can add cooked chicken or vegetables to enhance the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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