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One Pot Pasta

Easy Creamy One Pot Pasta

A cozy and comforting pasta dish cooked entirely in one pot. The pasta simmers in flavorful broth and tomato sauce before finishing with cream and parmesan for a rich, satisfying texture perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Filling
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • Topping
  • ¼ cup fresh basil
  • Extra parmesan for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion until soft.
  2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Pour in broth and crushed tomatoes, then add pasta and seasonings.
  4. Simmer until pasta becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
  5. Stir in cream and parmesan until smooth and creamy.
  6. Rest for a few minutes, then garnish with basil and serve.

Notes

  • Add a splash of broth when reheating to restore creaminess.
  • Short pasta shapes work best for even cooking.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Swap cream with plant-based alternatives if needed.