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Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta

Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delight

An easy and delicious recipe for creamy tomato pasta with turkey bacon, perfect for a quick dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 565 kcal

Equipment

  • medium high-sided skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g uncooked spaghetti
  • 500 g fresh tomatoes, chopped or use 1 x 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 500 ml chicken or vegetable stock use stock cube for convenience
  • 150 ml double cream or use single cream for a lighter version
  • ½ bunch fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté gently until soft, fragrant, and translucent.
  • Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they start to caramelise slightly.
  • Pour in the stock and add the spaghetti, ensuring it’s fully submerged in the liquid.
  • Let it cook for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
  • Gently stir in the double cream and fresh basil. Let it sit for a couple of minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve hot, garnished with additional basil if desired.

Notes

Choose stock that complements your dish (chicken stock for a richer flavor, vegetable stock for a vegetarian option).

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 565kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 17gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 243mgPotassium: 1042mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 6420IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Creamy Tomato Pasta, Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta, One Pot Pasta, quick dinner, Turkish Bacon Pasta
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