Description
This Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onion, and a splash of double cream, this recipe combines simple ingredients into a comforting and flavorful pasta dish cooked all in one pot for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Pasta and Liquids
- 250 g (1/2 lb) uncooked spaghetti
- 500 ml (2 cups) chicken or vegetable stock (use stock cube for convenience)
- 150 ml (3/4 cups) double cream
Vegetables and Herbs
- 500 g (1 lb) fresh tomatoes, chopped (or 1 x 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 bunch fresh basil
Oils and Fats
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: In a medium, high-sided skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes to prepare the base for sautéing.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook gently until soft, fragrant, and translucent, about 3-4 minutes, building flavor for the sauce.
- Cook Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped fresh tomatoes (or canned tomatoes) and cook until they begin to caramelise slightly, about 5-7 minutes, enhancing their sweetness.
- Add Stock and Pasta: Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and add the uncooked spaghetti. Make sure the pasta is fully submerged in the liquid to ensure even cooking.
- Cook Pasta: Let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the spaghetti is cooked al dente and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently stir in the double cream and chopped fresh basil leaves. Let the pasta sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve: Serve the creamy tomato pasta hot, optionally garnished with additional fresh basil for a fresh herbal finish.
Notes
- Stock Selection: Choose chicken stock for a richer flavor, or vegetable stock for a vegetarian-friendly option.
- Cream Alternatives: To reduce richness, substitute double cream with single cream (half-and-half) or a mixture of milk and butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: fifty-five g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg