One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta
Everything cooks in a single pot — pasta, sauce and all — for a weeknight dinner with one dish to wash.
- ⏱ 25 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 300 g penne pasta
- 400 g canned tomatoes
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, pasta and 500 ml water; bring to a boil.
- Simmer 12–14 minutes until pasta is tender, stirring often.
- Stir in cream, season, and serve.
💡 Chef's tip
Stir in a handful of fresh basil off the heat to keep its aroma bright.
Starchy pasta water is the secret to a silky sauce here, so do not drain it away.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 12 g
- Carbs: 62 g
- Fat: 14 g