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
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.
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)
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