Description
A simple and quick one-pot creamy tomato pasta dish that’s rich in flavor and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) pasta
- 1 can (14 oz/400g) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, heavy cream, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Add the pasta and enough water to just cover the pasta (about 2 cups).
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked and sauce thickens.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg