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Tongs Full of Easy Tomato Basil Pasta.
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One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

Quick and easy one pot tomato basil pasta is a simple 30 minute dinner idea. This vegetarian pasta recipe is creamy and made with basic ingredients.  
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 364kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a wide non-stick pot on medium high heat.
  • Add ginger and garlic and saute until golden brown. 
  • Add water, vegetable broth, half the cherry tomatoes, pasta, Italian seasoning, red chili flakes (optional), salt, pepper and half the  basil leaves. 
  • Cover and bring everything to a boil.
  • Then, remove the lid and cook until pasta is al dente and the liquid is either all evaporated or absorbed. Be sure to gently mix the pasta every few minutes to ensure it doesn't stick to the pot. 
  • Reduce the heat. Add mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, cream cheese (optional), remaining cherry tomatoes and remaining basil leaves.
  • Mix everything together completely and allow the cheese to melt.
  • Add more seasoning or salt and pepper, based on your preference and enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my notes and tips above.
  • In the pictures that you saw in this post, I did not add the cream cheese but you can add it to make this pasta very creamy.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge and reheated in the microwave for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 765IU | Vitamin C: 14.9mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1.7mg