One pan creamy pasta. This one pan weeknight meal combines together the classic flavors of roma tomatoes, garlic, red onions, olive oil, oregano and your favorite veggies into a mouthwatering dish that’s easy to prep and oozing with deliciousness. Feel free to customize the vegetarian version with bacon, or cooked chicken.
You might not think that a quick pasta dish also comes under the category of “one pot meals”. Honestly, nothing makes weeknights easier than a quick comforting dish made in one pan. This easy pasta dish not only looks good but is also a canvas for creativity. You can keep it vegetarian with simple vegetables and tofu, or you can go with your favorites like cooked chicken or bacon.
Basically, everyone knows how to make delectable creamy pasta, but you might be new to this technique of creating delicious pasta in one pan. I’m literally loving the look and taste of this dish that’s as delicious as your favorite classic creamy pasta. To make this pasta, all you need to do is add all the ingredients to a pan, cover with broth (stock) and simmer away.
Key Ingredients In One Pan Creamy Pasta
- Pasta - Choose your favorite.
- Veggies - Roma or cherry tomatoes, green peas and even spinach.
- Broth (stock) - Vegetable or chicken.
- Cream - The key element that adds richness.
How To Make One Pan Creamy Pasta
Add all the ingredients to a pan - Place all the ingredients including pasta, vegetables, oregano, garlic and onions in the pan in a single layer. Pour in cream and broth (stock).
Cook pasta - Give a quick stir, and cook. Once the pasta and veggies are cooked, you can stir in grated parmesan and parsley or basil.
Easy One Pan Creamy Pasta
Ingredients
- 300 g your favorite pasta (I used shells)
- 250 g roma or cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 small red onion sliced
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- ½ cup canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ cup thickened (heavy) cream
- 2 cups broth (stock), vegetable or chicken
- Grated parmesan to garnish
- Chopped basil or parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Place a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add pasta to the center of the pan.
- Place tomatoes, red onions, garlic and green peas around the pasta in a single layer.
- Pour tomatoes over the pasta. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with dried oregano.
- Pour in cream and broth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make sure pasta is submerged in the stock or broth.
- Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, for about 10-13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and pasta is tender.
- Garnish with grated parmesan and chopped parsley or basil.
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Amy says
Tried & loved this idea!