One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta

One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta

from savorynothings.com
30 min
4 servings

This One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is so quick to make - and you only need a single pot! Even the pasta cooks right in the sauce for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes (chopped (optional - I love it but my kids refuse to eat it))
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 3 cups chicken stock or water
  • 1 (15-oz) oz can diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 (12-oz) box short pasta shapes (spirals or bow ties work great)
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • ¼ cup cream cheese (OR ricotta, mascarpone... whatever you have on hand! Use more for extra creaminess.)
  • chopped flat leaf parsley (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Sauté:Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic and sun-dried tomatoes until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and Italian seasoning and cook for 1 more minute.

  2. 2

    Add liquids and pasta:Pour the chicken stock into the pan, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Add the can of diced tomatoes and pasta and season to taste.

  3. 3

    Cook the pasta:Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until pasta is done, about 10-15 minutes. If the pasta starts looking dry and there doesn't seem to be enough liquid, add a little extra broth during the cooking process.

  4. 4

    Add cheeses:Take the pasta off the heat and stir in the Parmesan and cream cheese. Add parsley if you like. Let the pasta sit and thicken for 3-4 minutes before serving immediately.