One-Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A rich, aromatic pasta dish made entirely in one pot with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and a velvety tomato cream sauce. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Pasta, Sun-dried tomatoes, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Stir in diced tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes break down and release juices.
  3. Step 3: Add pasta, 3 cups of water, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Cook for 10-12 minutes, adding more water if needed, until pasta is al dente.
  4. Step 4: Remove pot from heat. Stir in heavy cream, half the basil, and half the Parmesan until sauce thickens and coats the pasta (about 2 minutes). Add remaining basil and Parmesan to taste.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and basil garnish, ensuring the sauce is smooth and creamy.

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