Reduced fat cream cheese makes this one pot dish extra luxurious without the guilt!

Quick-cooking meals that only use one pot or pan are so great to keep in your weeknight cooking arsenal. Things like this Single-Skillet Bacon-Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Roasted Tomatoes or this One-Pan Orecchiette with Chickpeas and Olives are great examples of dishes that pack a ton of flavor without making a huge mess in the kitchen.

When I saw this recipe over on Diethood, I knew it would be perfect for a busy weeknight!

This pasta was quick and delicious, and so creamy, you’d never guess it was healthy! I love the texture of whole grain pasta, and it really holds onto the sauce well in this dish.

It was a nice, simple meal that packed a lot of flavor, and my whole family really enjoyed it. I’ll definitely be making it again!

Creamy Tomato One Pot Pasta

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 6 Servings (1-1/4 cups per serving)

Description

Reduced fat cream cheese makes this one pot dish extra luxurious without the guilt!

Ingredients

12-ounces whole grain fettuccine or linguine
2 cups water
2 cups vegetable broth
1 large onion, sliced
½-cup fresh basil leaves
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
3-ounces ? Less-Fat Cream Cheese
1-1/2 cups tomato/pasta sauce
¼-cup grated parmesan cheese, or to taste

Instructions

In a stockpot, combine pasta, water, vegetable broth, onions, basil leaves, garlic, salt and pepper.
Cover, cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Remove cover and continue to cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until pasta is cooked and almost all liquid is absorbed; stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese and tomato sauce; mix until combined.
Stir in grated parmesan cheese; taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
Serve immediately.