Craving a comforting, creamy pasta but dread the pile of dishes? This Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is your weeknight savior. After extensive testing, I’ve perfected a method where the pasta cooks directly in a rich tomato and garlic sauce, absorbing maximum flavor. The result is a luxuriously silky, restaurant-quality dish with just one pot to wash—a true game-changer for busy cooks.

Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta

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Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

Scale

250 g uncooked spaghetti
500 g fresh tomatoes (chopped (or use 1 x 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes))
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 onion (finely chopped)
500 ml chicken or vegetable stock (use stock cube for convenience)

150 ml 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.

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Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta Recipe