Description
One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is your go-to recipe for a comforting and delightful meal that comes together in just 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish features pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy tomato sauce made with cream cheese and Parmesan. With minimal cleanup—thanks to cooking everything in one pot—it’s as easy to make as it is satisfying. Customize it by adding your favorite veggies or proteins to cater to your family’s tastes, making it an ideal choice for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 3 cups chicken stock or water
- 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Short pasta shapes (such as spirals or bow ties)
Instructions
- Sauté the olive oil, chopped onion, minced garlic, and optional sun-dried tomatoes in a large pot over medium heat until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and Italian seasoning before adding chicken stock and undrained diced tomatoes.
- Bring to a boil, add pasta, season with salt and pepper, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan and cream cheese until melted. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg