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Easy One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta in 25 Minutes

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Create a rich, velvety tomato cream sauce with tender pasta using just one pot. This recipe delivers a comforting, flavorful dinner quickly, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces pasta (penne or rigatoni work well)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the pasta, olive oil, minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and vegetable broth into a large pot or Dutch oven.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring frequently.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. Taste the sauce and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  6. Stir in the fresh chopped basil just before serving.
  7. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
  • If the sauce seems too thick after adding the cream, add a splash of reserved pasta water or regular water until you reach your desired consistency.
  • You can add cooked chicken or shrimp during the last 5 minutes of simmering if you want to include protein.

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