Desserts

Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta

This creamy tomato pasta is a quick and comforting dish that combines fresh tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and rich cream. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe is easy and delicious.

🍯 Storing and reheating leftovers

  • Fridge: Store the cooled pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat: To reheat, place the pasta in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of water or stock to loosen the sauce. Heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.

Ingredients

  • 250 g (½ lb) uncooked spaghetti
  • 500 g (1 lb) fresh tomatoeschopped (or use 1 x 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlicminced
  • 1 onionfinely chopped
  • 500 ml (2 cups) chicken or vegetable stockuse stock cube for convenience
  • 150 ml (¾ cups) double cream
  • ½ bunch fresh basil

Instructions

  • Heat the Oil: In a medium, high-sided skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté gently until soft, fragrant, and translucent.
  • Cook Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they start to caramelise slightly.
  • Add Stock and Pasta: Pour in the stock and add the spaghetti, ensuring it’s fully submerged in the liquid.
  • Cook Pasta: Let it cook for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
  • Combine Ingredients: Gently stir in the double cream and fresh basil. Let it sit for a couple of minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve: Serve hot, garnished with additional basil if desired

Notes

  • Stock Selection: Choose stock that complements your dish (chicken stock for a richer flavor, vegetable stock for a vegetarian option).
  • Cream Alternatives: For a lighter version, you can use single cream (half-and-half) or a mixture of milk and butter instead of double cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 1042mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 6420IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 3mg
  1. Heat the Oil: In a medium, high-sided skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté gently until soft, fragrant, and translucent.
  3. Cook Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they start to caramelize slightly.
  4. Add Stock and Pasta: Pour in the stock and add the spaghetti, ensuring it’s fully submerged in the liquid.
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