Creamy Tomato Pasta
This one-pot creamy tomato pasta is a quick and delicious dinner for busy weeknights! Add all the ingredients to a pot, and have a plate of saucy pasta on the table in 20 minutes.
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces whole grain fettuccine or linguine
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 large yellow or white onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 ounces low fat cream cheese or Neufschatel Cheese or regular cream cheese
- 1½ cups pasta sauce
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese or to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta. In a stockpot, combine the pasta with water, vegetable broth, onions, basil leaves, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Remove the cover and continue to cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked and almost all liquid is absorbed; stirring occasionally.
- Make the sauce. Remove from heat and stir in the cream cheese and tomato sauce; continue to mix until completely combined.
- Finish and serve. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese; taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1.4mg
