Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta
Creamy Tomato Pasta is smooth, tangy, and quick to make. A delicious dinner that’s ready in no time and loved by all ages!
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta penne, fusilli, or your choice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 can 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk for dairy-free
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, broth, cream, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Add dry pasta and bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes or until pasta is cooked, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is tender and sauce thickened, stir in Parmesan (if using).
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.