One-Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe
A delicious and creamy one-pot tomato basil pasta that combines tender pasta with rich tomato sauce, fresh basil, and a splash of heavy cream for a comforting and easy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn.
- Add tomatoes and broth: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cook the pasta: Add the pasta to the boiling sauce and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is al dente and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Finish with cream and basil: Stir in the heavy cream and freshly chopped basil leaves. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until heated through and creamy.
- Serve: Spoon pasta into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version or substitute chicken broth if preferred.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and omit Parmesan or use a vegan cheese alternative.
- Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent pasta from sticking to the pot.
- Fresh basil can be substituted with 1 teaspoon dried basil if fresh is unavailable, added in step 2.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
