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.
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 364kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Ginger
- 1 tablespoon Garlic
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Vegetable broth Low sodium
- 2 ½ cups Cherry tomatoes Divided, Sliced in half
- 1 lb Linguine or Spaghetti pasta
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon Red chili flakes Optional
- Salt To taste
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 20 Basil leaves Divided, Fresh, Roughly chopped
- ½ cup Mozzarella cheese Shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese Shredded
- ¼ cup Cream cheese Optional
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.