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One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta (Easy Weeknight Dinner!)

One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta: Your New Easy Dinner!

  • Author: Midwest Mama's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and easy one pot creamy tomato pasta recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and heavy cream to the pot.
  3. Stir in the pasta and Italian seasoning, and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is cooked and the sauce is creamy.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
  • This dish can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal