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One Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 2 cups milk
- 2 ¾ 2 ¾ cups chicken broth I use low sodium
- 1 1 pound spaghetti, broken in half
- 4 4 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 3 3 cloves garlic finely minced (about 1 heaping teaspoon)
- 1 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ to 1 ½ to 1 cup fresh basil leaves torn into pieces
- ½ ½ cup (about 43 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot (5- to 6-quarts), combine the milk, broth, spaghetti, garlic, oregano, cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and gently simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring often so the pasta doesn’t stick. Adjust the heat accordingly especially at the end. Cook until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Off the heat, stir in the basil leaves and the Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately (if you want it slightly thicker, let it rest 5-10 minutes; it will thicken as it stands).
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Notes
- Noodles: I use regular spaghetti noodles with a cooking time of 10-11 minutes for al dente on the back of the package. Incidentally, whole wheat spaghetti works well in this recipe, too - increase the broth to 3 cups and check the package directions for correct cooking time.
- Basil: if you don't have fresh basil, try subbing in 1 to 2 teaspoons dried basil, and add it with the dried oregano instead of at the end.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
390kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
966mg
(40%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 966mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.