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    Home » Meal Planning » Meatless Monday » One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

    One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

    Published: Sep 16, 2016 Modified: Jun 3, 2020 by GG

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    One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
    One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta is an easy recipe that will soon be a family favorite. Our one pot pasta recipe makes it’s own velvety tomato sauce and gets it’s creaminess from a secret ingredient! Just stir the ingredients together in one pot, bring to a boil and cook until the pasta is al dente. Stir in arugula, basil and the secret ingredient, cream cheese, and serve! 

    One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta is an easy recipe that will soon be a family favorite. Our one pot pasta recipe makes it’s own velvety tomato sauce and gets it’s creaminess from a secret ingredient! Just stir the ingredients together in one pot, bring to a boil and cook until the pasta is al dente. Stir in arugula, basil and the secret ingredient cream cheese, and you’ll have a creamy tomato pasta on the table in no time! 

    One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta makes it’s own velvety tomato sauce and gets it’s creaminess from a secret ingredient….cream cheese!

    Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe

    One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta makes it's own velvety tomato sauce and gets it's creaminess from a secret ingredient....cream cheese! After a busy day everyone deserves a nourishing meal in just minutes.

    The ease of cooking everything in just one pot and having dinner on the table in a quick minute can't be beat! I know you love my One Pot recipes and I really do too!  A one pot pasta is the way to go for a busy weeknight dinner.

    But wait, you have to admit that it's also impressive enough for entertaining and Sunday dinner too! For our tomato basil pasta, just stir the ingredients together in one pot, bring to a boil and cook until the pasta is al dente. Stir in the cream cheese, arugula and basil and serve!

    Pour yourself a glass of wine, butter that crusty bread and relax at the end of your beautiful day with a bowl of Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta!

    Looking for a heartier dinner? Make it a tomato basil pasta with chicken dinner by topping each bowl of pasta with sliced cooked chicken!

    First Published: September 16, 2016... Last Updated: July 24, 2019

    One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta makes it’s own velvety tomato sauce and gets it’s creaminess from a secret ingredient….cream cheese!

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    Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

    • orecchiette pasta
    • water
    • diced tomatoes with basil and oregano
    • tomato sauce
    • garlic
    • kosher salt
    • cream cheese
    • arugula
    • fresh basil

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    One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

    One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta makes it’s own velvety tomato sauce and gets it’s creaminess from a secret ingredient….cream cheese! Just stir the ingredients together in one pot, bring to a boil and cook until the pasta is al dente. Stir in the cream cheese, arugula and basil and serve! 
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Keyword creamy tomato basil pasta, one pot pasta
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 312kcal
    Author Gwynn Galvin

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces uncooked orecchiette pasta, about 2 1/4 cups
    • 2 1/4 cups water
    • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil and oregano
    • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tsp. kosher salt
    • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut in cubes, at room temperature
    • 2 cups arugula leaves
    • 1/4 cup sliced fresh basil leaves

    Instructions

    • In skillet with tall sides, preferably non-stick, combine pasta, water, diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato sauce, garlic and kosher salt.
    • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
    • Boil 10 minutes or until pasta is just al dente.
    • Reduce heat to medium and add cream cheese, stirring until a creamy sauce has formed.
    • Remove from heat and stir in arugula and basil.

    Notes

    Makes 4 servings (about 6 cups)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 697IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg

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