One-Pan Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
A delicious and easy one-pan pasta dish bursting with the flavors of creamy tomatoes and fresh basil, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta of Choice (Spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 15 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes
- 2 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Fresh Basil, roughly chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add the canned diced tomatoes and let simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Cook the pasta in the broth, covering and simmering for 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
- Finish with chopped basil and Parmesan, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.
- Plate and serve directly from the skillet.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with garlic bread and a fresh salad. Can be customized with vegetables or proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, tomato, basil, easy dinner, one-pan meal, vegetarian