Description
A rich and comforting one-pan pasta dish featuring creamy tomato sauce and savory flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and let it heat for about a minute.
- Toss in the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring often.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juice and stir in dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the pasta, ensuring it’s fully submerged, cover the skillet, and cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente.
- Keep an eye on the pasta, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- When the pasta is just right, stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for an extra 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving hot.
Notes
Consider using medium-sized pasta shapes like penne or rotini for best sauce adhesion. Adding fresh herbs can brighten the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg