One-Pot Creamy Tomato & Basil Pasta
A mellow, no-fuss pasta with a creamy tomato sauce, hidden carrot, and an optional parmesan sprinkle. Made in a single pot.
⏱️ Total: 25 mins
🔪 Prep: 10 mins
👨👩👧👦 Yield: 4 servings
🏷️ Main course
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup cream or dairy-free alternative
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic in a large pot until soft.
- Stir in carrot, crushed tomatoes, pasta, and 3 cups water.
- Simmer until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in cream and basil, then season to taste.