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One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

September 16, 2016 by GG 16 Comments

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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
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One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

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
Servings: 4
Calories: 312 kcal
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
  1. In skillet with tall sides, preferably non-stick, combine pasta, water, diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato sauce, garlic and kosher salt.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Boil 10 minutes or until pasta is just al dente.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add cream cheese, stirring until a creamy sauce has formed.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in arugula and basil.
Recipe Notes

Makes 4 servings (about 6 cups)

Nutrition Facts
One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 583mg25%
Potassium 202mg6%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 697IU14%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 65mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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