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! 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!  For One Pot Creamy 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 One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta!

One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

2016-09-15 10:23:47

Serves 4

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340 calories

51 g

31 g

11 g

11 g

6 g

353 g

790 g

7 g

0 g

4 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

353g

Servings

4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340

Calories from Fat 95

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11g

17%

Saturated Fat 6g

28%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 31mg

10%

Sodium 790mg

33%

Total Carbohydrates 51g

17%

Dietary Fiber 4g

14%

Sugars 7g

Protein 11g

Vitamin A

20%

Vitamin C

20%

Calcium

9%

Iron

13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

1. 8 ounces uncooked orecchiette pasta, about 2 1/4 cups
2. 2 1/4 cups water
3. 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil and oregano
4. 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
5. 2 cloves garlic, minced
6. 1 tsp. kosher salt
7. 4 ounces cream cheese, cut in cubes, at room temperature
8. 2 cups arugula leaves
9. 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.

Notes

1. Makes 4 servings (about 6 cups)

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calories

340

fat

11g

protein

11g

carbs

51g

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