Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this easy one-pot creamy tomato pasta that brings together the freshness of tomatoes, the richness of cream, and the warmth of garlic in a delightful harmony. Perfect for a quick and comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Spaghetti:
- 250 g (½ lb) uncooked spaghetti
Fresh Tomatoes:
- 500 g (1 lb) fresh tomatoes, chopped (or 1 x 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes)
Oil and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
Stock and Cream:
- 500 ml (2 cups) chicken or vegetable stock
- 150 ml (¾ cup) double cream
Fresh Basil:
- ½ bunch fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Cook Tomatoes: Add tomatoes, cook until caramelized.
- Add Stock and Pasta: Pour in stock, add spaghetti.
- Cook Pasta: Cook for about 15 minutes until al dente.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in cream and basil, let flavors meld.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and serve hot.
Notes
- Choose stock to complement dish (chicken stock for richer flavor, vegetable stock for vegetarian).
- For a lighter version, use single cream or a mixture of milk and butter instead of double cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 243mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 46mg
