4.9 from 27 votes
One Pot Rotini Pasta
In this one pot pasta recipe rotini is cooked in a quick creamy tomato sauce for the perfect meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 463 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 8 ounces rotini penne or other medium pasta
- 2 ½ to 3 cups chicken broth or as needed, or water
- 1 (14 ounce each) can crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in uncooked pasta, 2 ½ cups broth, crushed tomatoes, cream, and salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered until the pasta is cooked through, adding more broth if needed*, about 14-18 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in parmesan cheese. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Add enough broth to keep it saucy as the pasta will thicken as it rests.
- Add enough broth to keep it saucy as the pasta will thicken as it rests.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs and additional parmesan cheese if desired.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs and additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
463
(23%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
1228mg
(51%)
Potassium
507mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
930IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
167mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 463 | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1228mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 507mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 930IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.