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One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta — Ready in 20 Minutes!

Creamy, comforting, and made in one single pot! Rich tomato sauce with a silky smooth finish — no draining needed, minimal cleanup!

📝 Ingredients

• 350g (12 oz) dry pasta — spaghetti, penne, or fusilli
• 400g (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• 1 small onion — finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic — minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ tsp salt & black pepper — to taste
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese + extra for serving
• Fresh basil leaves — for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion — cook 3 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes — cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Add liquids & pasta: Pour in crushed tomatoes and water/broth. Add salt and pepper. Stir in the dry pasta — make sure it's fully submerged.
3. Simmer: Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low. Simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
4. Make it creamy: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer 1–2 more minutes until glossy and thickened.
5. Serve: Taste and adjust salt. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Enjoy! 🍝✨

📌 Published: October 2026 | 🔗 savoradish.com/creamy-tomato-pasta.php