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Creamy Tomato Pasta
This Creamy Tomato Pasta recipe is an easy 20 minute meal that pairs perfectly with chicken, shrimp, garlic bread, spinach, mushrooms, and more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 375 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes undrained
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 Pinch red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 oz. softened cream cheese equal to 1/4 cup.
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz. thin spaghetti see notes*
Instructions
- Measure and set out all ingredients prior to cooking. Begin boiling salted pasta water for the spaghetti.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the undrained diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and tomato paste. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low. Cut the cream cheese into smaller squares and whisk it into the sauce.
- Whisk in half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Let the sauce simmer on low, uncovered, while you boil the pasta according to package instructions. Keep an eye on the sauce, stir it occasionally, and cover it if it reaches your desired level of thickness.
- Once the pasta is done, drain it and stir it into the sauce.
- Serve alongside the remaining Parmesan cheese.
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Notes
- Pro Tips
- I use slightly less than a 1/2 lb. of pasta because I love extra sauce.
- Feel free to boil 1/2 pound of pasta and add it in gradually until you've achieved the sauce/pasta ratio that you prefer. The pasta continues to absorb the sauce as it stands.
- You can also saute a finely diced onion in olive oil for 5 minutes at the beginning, prior to adding the garlic.
- Additional ingredient options include spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers or cooked sausage/chicken.
Nutrition Information
Calories
375kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
675mg
(28%)
Potassium
483mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
541IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
213mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 675mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 483mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 541IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 213mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.