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    Creamy Tomato One Pot Pasta

    Modified: Jan 9, 2018 · Published: May 26, 2015 by Ashley

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    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!

    Creamy Tomato One Pot Pasta

    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!

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    A bowl of creamy tomato pasta with basil on top.

    Creamy Tomato One Pot Pasta

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    • Author: Diethood
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 6 Servings (1-¼ cups per serving) 1x
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Italian
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    Description

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


    Ingredients

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    • 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
    • 1-½ cups tomato/pasta sauce
    • ¼-cup grated parmesan cheese, or to taste

    Instructions

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

    Notes

    Recipe by Diethood

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 266
    • Sugar: 5 g
    • Sodium: 690.7 mg
    • Fat: 4.7 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 49.2 g
    • Fiber: 7.5 g
    • Protein: 11 g
    • Cholesterol: 10.1 mg

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    1. Joanne (eats well with others)

      May 29, 2015 at 10:05 pm

      One pot pastas are a weeknight GODSEND. Must try this creamy sauce!

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