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Close-up shot of a plate on the white marble cooktop. The creamy pasta is topped with chopped flat-leaf parsley, and a generous serving of spiral-shaped pasta is ready to enjoy. The dish is hot and colorful, ready to be served

Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta Recipe

This creamy pasta dish combines hearty pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning for a flavorful meal. With Parmesan and cream cheese, it's quick, comforting, and perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 538 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 3 cups chicken stock or water
  • 1 15-oz oz can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 12-oz box short pasta spiral shaped
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • ¼ cup cream cheese OR ricotta mascarpone… whatever you have on hand
  • chopped flat leaf parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes for 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and Italian seasoning, cook for 1 more minute.
    Close-up shot of a large black pot on the white marble cooktop. Olive oil is heating in the pot as chopped onion, minced garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes sizzle. The vegetables are being sautéed with tomato paste and Italian seasoning. Spiral-shaped pasta sits on the countertop beside the pot, ready to be added.
  • Add Liquids: Pour in chicken stock, scraping any browned bits off the bottom. Add diced tomatoes and pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
    Close-up shot of a large black pot on the white marble cooktop. Chicken stock is being poured into the pot with sautéed vegetables, scraping any browned bits off the bottom. A can of undrained diced tomatoes is added, and spiral-shaped pasta is placed in the pot, ready to cook
  • Cook Pasta: Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more broth if pasta looks dry.
  • Add Cheese: Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan and cream cheese (or ricotta). Let sit for 3-4 minutes to thicken.
    Close-up shot of a large black pot on the white marble cooktop. Grated Parmesan and cream cheese (or ricotta) are being stirred into the pasta, creating a creamy texture. The spiral-shaped pasta is now fully coated in the cheese sauce, ready to thicken
  • Garnish and Serve: Optional: top with chopped parsley and serve hot.
    Close-up shot of a plate on the white marble cooktop. The creamy pasta is topped with chopped flat-leaf parsley, and a generous serving of spiral-shaped pasta is ready to enjoy. The dish is hot and colorful, ready to be served