Description
One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta blends spaghetti, fresh tomatoes, garlic, cream, and basil into a rich and comforting meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
250 g (1/2 lb) uncooked spaghetti
500 g (1 lb) fresh tomatoes, chopped (or 1 x 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
500 ml (2 cups) chicken or vegetable stock
150 ml (3/4 cup) double cream
1/2 bunch fresh basil
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
2. Add chopped tomatoes. Cook until slightly caramelized.
3. Pour in stock. Add spaghetti, ensuring noodles are submerged.
4. Cook 12–15 minutes until pasta is al dente and sauce slightly thickened.
5. Lower heat. Stir in cream and fresh basil. Let rest 2 minutes.
6. Serve hot, garnished with more basil.
Notes
Add Parmesan or mozzarella for extra richness. Stir in spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition. Store up to 3 days in fridge and reheat with splash of stock or cream.
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