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.
This creamy tomato pasta is perfect if you’re looking for a quick and comforting dinner. With fresh tomatoes, garlic, and rich cream, it’s a simple yet delicious dish you can whip up in just 25 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights!
⭐️ Why this recipe works
- Simple Ingredients: Uses common pantry staples like penne or spaghetti, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and onion.
- Quick Preparation: Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Flavorful Sauce: Fresh tomatoes and basil create a vibrant and aromatic sauce.
- Versatile: Easy to adapt with different proteins or vegetables.
- Creamy Texture: Double cream adds a rich, velvety finish to the sauce.
🧾 Ingredients overview
- Spaghetti: Base of the dish, absorbs the flavorful sauce.
- Fresh Tomatoes: Provides a fresh, tangy flavor and vibrant color.
- Olive Oil: Used to sauté the aromatics and enhance the overall flavor.
- Garlic: Adds a depth of flavor and aroma.
- Onion: Contributes a sweet and savory taste to the sauce.
- Chicken or Vegetable Stock: Adds depth and richness to the sauce.
- Double Cream: Creates a creamy, smooth texture in the sauce.
- Fresh Basil: Adds a fresh, herbaceous note to the dish.
For precise measurements and additional ingredients, refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
👩🏻🍳 Here’s how to make it
Creamy Tomato Pasta recipe step-by-step
- 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 caramelize 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.
📖 Variations
- Pasta: Substitute spaghetti with penne, fusilli, or any other pasta shape.
- Tomatoes: Use canned tomatoes or a combination of fresh and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Cream: Replace double cream with single cream, half-and-half, or a dairy-free alternative like coconut cream.
- Add-ins: Incorporate vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Proteins: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a more substantial meal.
💡 Chef’s Guide: Expert Tips
Drawing on a decade of experience in Michelin-starred kitchens and Cordon Bleu training, I have compiled my top tips for recipe success.
- Tomato Peeling: For a smoother sauce, peel the tomatoes by blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunging them into ice water.
- Caramelizing Onions: Cook onions slowly over low heat to caramelize them, adding a natural sweetness to the dish.
- Infusing Garlic: Slightly crush garlic cloves before mincing to release more flavor.
- Pasta Water: Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
