Description
One-Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta is a comforting and indulgent dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your kitchen. With its luscious creamy sauce enveloping perfectly cooked pasta, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet meal. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or entertaining, this one-pot wonder is not only delicious but also quick and easy to prepare. Gather your loved ones and let the delightful aroma fill your home as you savor every creamy bite of this culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping basil and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in canned diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Add penne pasta and enough water or broth to cover by an inch; bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Simmer until pasta is al dente (10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until combined.
- Fold in fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 85mg