One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta

Everything cooks in a single pot — pasta, sauce and all — for a weeknight dinner with one dish to wash.

Ingredients

  • 300 g penne pasta
  • 400 g canned tomatoes
  • 100 ml heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Sauté minced garlic in olive oil for 1 minute.
  2. Add tomatoes, pasta and 500 ml water; bring to a boil.
  3. Simmer 12–14 minutes until pasta is tender, stirring often.
  4. 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