Description
A delightful dish that combines rich flavors and comforting textures, with pasta cooking directly in a creamy tomato sauce.
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 the olive oil to the skillet and let it heat for about a minute.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion to the skillet.
- Cook the onion, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 more minute, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, including the juice, and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle in the dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes, stirring again.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the vegetable broth to the skillet and bring it to a simmer.
- Once simmering, add the pasta, ensuring it is evenly submerged.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and let the pasta cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until it is al dente.
- Check the pasta occasionally, stirring to prevent sticking and adjusting the heat to maintain a simmer.
- When the pasta is cooked, stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Once the sauce has thickened, remove the skillet from the heat.
- Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until it’s melted and incorporated.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt or black pepper if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and omit Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg