Description
This Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is a simple and flavorful dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Combining fresh tomatoes, garlic, onion, and basil with creamy double cream and tender spaghetti, this recipe delivers comforting and rich flavors all in one pot, minimizing cleanup and maximizing taste.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients
- 250 g (1/2 lb) uncooked spaghetti
- 500 g (1 lb) fresh tomatoes, chopped (or 1 x 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 500 ml (2 cups) chicken or vegetable stock (stock cube can be used)
- 150 ml (3/4 cup) double cream
- 1/2 bunch fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: In a medium high-sided skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes to warm it up and prepare for sautéing.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing gently until they become soft, translucent, and fragrant, which builds the flavor base of the dish.
- Cook Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook them until they start to caramelize slightly, intensifying their sweetness and flavor.
- Add Stock and Pasta: Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, then add the uncooked spaghetti. Ensure the pasta is fully submerged in the liquid to cook evenly.
- Cook Pasta: Let the pasta simmer in the stock for about 15 minutes or until it reaches al dente texture, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently stir in the double cream and fresh basil. Allow the mixture to sit for a couple of minutes off the heat so the flavors meld beautifully together.
- Serve: Serve the pasta hot, optionally garnished with extra fresh basil for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Stock Selection: Use chicken stock for a richer taste or vegetable stock for a vegetarian-friendly option.
- Cream Alternatives: Substitute double cream with single cream or a mixture of milk and butter for a lighter creamy texture without sacrificing flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 320g)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
