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One-Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

Everything — including the pasta — cooks in one pot. You don't even drain the noodles. The starchy pasta water becomes part of the sauce, which means less cleanup and a seriously silky result. This one will surprise you with how good it is for how easy it is.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 10 fresh basil leaves torn
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Add pasta, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil, broth, salt, and pepper to a large pot or Dutch oven.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a vigorous simmer, stirring frequently, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
  3. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. The sauce will thicken as it sits for a minute.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning. Top with torn basil and serve straight from the pot.