One pot pasta
If you have been looking for a quick and tasty pasta dish, this easy one pot pasta recipe may be just the thing! Made all in one go, the pasta is infused with all the wonderful flavours of the creamy and tangy tomato sauce in which it is cooked. Made with white beans and sun-dried tomatoes, this cheesy dish makes for a hearty meal lightened by the addition of fresh basil leaves and lemon zest.
Ingredients
One pot pasta:
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Vegetable broth
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750 ml |
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Dried pasta, e.g., penne
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400 g |
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Diced tomatoes (approx. 400 g)
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1 can |
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Sundried tomatoes in oil, cut into strips (approx. 100 g)
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1 dl |
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Small garlic cloves, chopped
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3 |
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Coarse salt
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½ tsp |
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Freshly churned black pepper
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Cooking cream, 8%
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White beans (approx. 400 g)
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1 can |
Garnish
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Lemon
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The finely grated zest from 1 |
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Parmesan cheese
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50 g |
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Fresh basil leaves
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Instructions
Tips
One of the best tips for cooking the perfect pasta is to bring the water to a boil before adding your pasta of choice. This prevents its exterior from becoming mushy before the interior has time to soften.
Tips
So, in this recipe, this entails letting the salted water, cream, and diced tomatoes begin to boil before adding the penne and sun-dried tomatoes to the pot.
Tips
The best way to test if the pasta is perfect al dente is to take a bite. It should have a bit of a bite but still be tender enough to chew.
Questions about one pot pasta
With our creamy one pot pasta recipe, making a hearty dish with plenty of flavours is both quick and easy. To learn more about the dish, read our answers to the most frequently asked questions about one pot pasta below.
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Cheesy and creamy one pot pasta
A creamy pasta dish does not need to be heavy to be delicious. Though this one pot pasta recipe calls for cream as well as cheese, it has a lot of bright and vibrant flavours owing to lovely ingredients like two kinds of tomatoes, savoury vegetable broth, and sun-dried tomatoes. Fresh basil leaves and lemon zest also help this one pot pasta toe the line between indulgence and opulence.
Do you love all things Italian? Then have a look at our recipes for spaghetti bolognese and cacio e pepe. Like this recipe, they are quick to make and delicious to eat, taking you straight to a restaurant in Italy.
Make and serve dinner in just one pot
A one pot dinner is a great way to cook easy and tasty meals. Because the entire dish is prepared in the same pot, you do not have to keep an eye on a packed stovetop, something that may make the sometimes-daunting prospect of cooking after a long day at work a lot easier to manage. You also spend less time cleaning afterwards because everything is made in just that one pot!
In case you are on the lookout for more easy and quick dinner recipes, we suggest checking out our pork tenderloin casserole recipe as well as this easy chilli con carne recipe.
Chewy sun-dried tomatoes and mild white beans
Sun-dried tomatoes have a sweet-tart flavour that is more intense than what you get from fresh tomatoes. Our choice of sun-dried tomatoes, thus, adds flavour as well as a delightfully chewy texture to this one pot pasta.
The meaty white beans also add texture. They are mild tasting with earthy and nutty undertones that add depth to the dish. They also make it perfect as a dinner or hearty leftover lunch in the following days. White beans are ideal in casserole-like dishes like this because they hold their shape well so you can enjoy tender and still firm beans.
Enjoy an easy one pot pasta with tomato sauce
The creamy tomato sauce ties this one pot dish together. You can never go wrong with tomato sauce, and this is flavoured with a savoury vegetable broth and flavourful sun-dried tomatoes. The sweet and tangy flavours of the diced tomatoes are rounded out by the cream which gives the dish a wonderfully round mouthfeel. The nutty undertones of the garlic give the sauce depth and richness that is complemented by the freshly grated parmesan cheese, tangy lemon, and fresh basil leaves on top.
Add your own touch
Find inspiration in a true one pot lemon pasta and add lemon zest as well as freshly squeezed lemon juice directly into the creamy sauce. The vibrant citrus flavours will brighten the dish considerably and the slight tartness will mirror that of the tangy tomato sauce.
Another option is to add more heat to this spicy one pot pasta by adding 1 tsp chilli flakes. You can also add finely chopped, fresh chilli pepper or spices like smoky cayenne pepper and Cajun seasoning to tickle your tastebuds. A spicier version could also be made with a spicy surprise like chorizo sausage.
