Google's One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A comforting, one-pot pasta dish with a rich tomato-cream sauce, ready in 35 minutes with minimal cleanup. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs penne pasta, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz penne pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add 12 oz penne pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
3. Step 3: Add 1 can diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp dried basil, and 1/2 tsp salt; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened, then stir in drained penne and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce coats pasta, then stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan until melted.