Description
Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is the ideal solution for those hectic weeknights when you crave a comforting meal without spending hours in the kitchen. This recipe combines fresh tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and rich double cream, creating a luscious sauce that perfectly coats spaghetti. Not only is it quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes—but it’s also a one-pot wonder that minimizes cleanup, making it perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers. With its versatile nature, you can easily customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins, ensuring everyone at the table will be satisfied.
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 slightly caramelized.
- Pour in stock and add spaghetti, ensuring it's fully submerged.
- Cook for about 15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Gently stir in double cream and fresh basil; let sit for a few minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg