Simple One Pot Creamy (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender spaghetti coated in a silky tomato sauce with garlic and basil, perfect for a fast weeknight meal.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 -
8 ounces of spaghetti, uncooked
→ Vegetables
02 -
1 pound of fresh chopped tomatoes or a 14-ounce can of chopped tomatoes
03 -
1 finely chopped onion
04 -
3 cloves of minced garlic
→ Liquids
05 -
2 cups of chicken or vegetable stock
06 -
3/4 cup of heavy cream
→ Oils and Fats
07 -
2 tablespoons of olive oil
→ Herbs
08 -
1/2 bunch of fresh basil
# How to Make It:
01 -
Toss in the minced garlic and finely chopped onion. Stir gently and cook until soft, aromatic, and clear.
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In a medium high-sided skillet, heat the olive oil over medium for 2 minutes.
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Dish the pasta into bowls and add extra fresh basil if you want. Enjoy right away.
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Mix in the chopped tomatoes. Sauté until they start to caramelize, stirring now and then.
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Let it cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the pasta's firm to the bite and most of the liquid is soaked up.
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Pour in the stock and mix in the uncooked spaghetti, making sure it’s fully covered by the liquid.
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Turn the heat down low. Carefully mix in the heavy cream and torn fresh basil. Let sit for two minutes to blend the flavors.
# Extra Information:
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Swap out chicken stock for vegetable stock if you want it vegetarian. For a lighter taste, you can use half-and-half or a mix of milk and butter in place of the heavy cream.