One-Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta 

This one-pot creamy tomato basil pasta combines tender noodles in a rich, velvety tomato sauce with garlic and fresh basil. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings. 

Equipment: 

– Large pot or deep skillet 

– Wooden spoon 

– Measuring cups and spoons 

– Knife and cutting board 

Ingredients: One-Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta 

– 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti) 

– 1 tbsp olive oil 

– 2 garlic cloves, minced 

– 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes 

– 1 cup broth (vegetable or chicken) 

– 1/2 cup milk or cream 

– 1/4 cup grated parmesan 

– 1/2 tsp salt 

– 1/4 tsp pepper 

– 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 

Instructions: One-Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta 

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. 

2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. 

3. Add uncooked pasta and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens. 

4. Stir in parmesan and basil just before serving. 

5. Serve warm, topped with extra basil or cheese. 

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving): 

Calories: 390 | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Carbs: 55g 

Expert Tips: 

– Add spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor. 

– Use half-and-half instead of cream for a lighter version. 

– Top with grilled chicken for extra protein. 

– Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or holiday potlucks.

One-Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

This one-pot creamy tomato basil pasta combines tender noodles in a rich, velvety tomato sauce with garlic and fresh basil. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• – 8 oz pasta penne or spaghetti
• – 1 tbsp olive oil
• – 2 garlic cloves minced
• – 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
• – 1 cup broth vegetable or chicken
• – 1/2 cup milk or cream
• – 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• – 1/2 tsp salt
• – 1/4 tsp pepper
• – 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped

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Equipment

• – Large pot or deep skillet
• – Wooden spoon
• – Measuring cups and spoons
• – Knife and cutting board

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
3. Add uncooked pasta and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
4. Stir in parmesan and basil just before serving.
5. Serve warm, topped with extra basil or cheese.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 390 | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Carbs: 55g

Expert Tips:
– Add spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
– Use half-and-half instead of cream for a lighter version.
– Top with grilled chicken for extra protein.
– Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or holiday potlucks.

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