Description
A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish featuring a creamy tomato basil sauce. This vegetarian meal is perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta (penne, rotini, or farfalle)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add pasta to the pot. Stir to ensure pasta is submerged.
- Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined and sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in fresh basil just before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute the heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Add cooked vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the amount of cream to achieve your desired creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American