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Close-up of one pot creamy tomato basil pasta with penne, tomato sauce, basil, and grated cheese.

One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

A simple and creamy pasta dish made in one pot with tomatoes and fresh basil.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add diced tomatoes, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Add the penne pasta and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  4. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in chopped basil and grated parmesan cheese.
  6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.

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