One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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⅓ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
→ Sauce ingredients
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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3 cups chicken stock or water
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1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
→ Pasta and seasonings
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1 (12-oz) box short pasta shapes (spirals or bow ties work great)
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Finishing touches
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½ cup grated Parmesan
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¼ cup cream cheese (or ricotta, mascarpone)
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Chopped flat leaf parsley
# Instructions:
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Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic and sun-dried tomatoes until they start to soften, which takes about 2 minutes. Then, stir in the tomato paste and Italian seasoning, letting them cook for another minute to release their flavors.
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Pour in the chicken stock, making sure to scrape up any tasty browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add your diced tomatoes and pasta, then season with salt and pepper to your liking.
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Bring everything to a bubble, then lower to a gentle simmer and let it cook until the pasta is just right, about 10-15 minutes. Keep an eye on it - if the pasta starts looking thirsty, just splash in a little extra broth.
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Take your pot off the heat and stir in both the Parmesan and cream cheese until they melt into a silky sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if you're feeling fancy. Let it rest for 3-4 minutes to thicken up before serving hot.
# Notes:
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This one-pot wonder means less cleanup and more flavor, since the pasta cooks right in the sauce
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Sun-dried tomatoes are optional - they add great flavor but might not be kid-friendly
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Feel free to swap cream cheese for ricotta or mascarpone - use extra for more creaminess