Description
One Pot Cherry Tomato Pasta is a creamy, cozy pasta made with shellbow pasta, cherry tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan, and a silky tomato cream sauce. Everything cooks in one pot, making it an easy 30 mins dinner for busy nights, pasta cravings, or a simple family meal.
Ingredients
Sauce
2 ¾ cups chicken broth
¾ cup half and half
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey, optional but recommended
½ chicken bouillon cube
¾ teaspoon dried basil
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Pasta, etc.
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ pound shellbow pasta
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Mix the sauce: Whisk the chicken broth, half and half, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, bouillon, dried herbs, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large measuring cup.
- Build the base: Melt the butter in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 mins, until it darkens slightly.
- Add the garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Simmer the pasta: Pour in the sauce mixture, bring it to a gentle boil, then stir in the shellbow pasta and cherry tomatoes. Reduce to a steady simmer and cook for 10 to 13 mins, stirring often, until the pasta is tender.
- Make it creamy: Lower the heat and stir in the cream cheese until smooth. Add the Parmesan a little at a time, stirring until melted and glossy.
- Finish and serve: Stir in the lemon juice, then let the pasta rest for 2 to 3 mins so the sauce thickens around the pasta.
Notes
Use vegetable broth and vegetable bouillon for a vegetarian style version. Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or spinach near the end if you want a fuller meal. Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of broth, water, or half and half to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 465 kcal
Keywords: cherry tomato pasta