Perfect for weekdays (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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8.8 oz (250g) pasta (with 8-11 minutes cooking time)
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1 onion
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1 garlic clove
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8.8 oz (250g) cherry tomatoes
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1/2 bunch fresh basil
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 3/4 cups (400ml) water
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3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (200g) heavy cream (30%) or cooking cream (15%)
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1/3 cup (30g) grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
# Instructions:
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Slice the onion into thin strips and finely chop the garlic. Halve the cherry tomatoes and roughly tear or chop the basil leaves.
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Combine the pasta, prepared tomatoes, onion, garlic, tomato paste, water, cream, basil, salt, and pepper in a large pot. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil.
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Once boiling, remove the lid and cook the one-pot pasta over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Just before the end of cooking time, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
# Notes:
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This quick one-pot pasta is perfect for busy days since all ingredients cook together in a single pot.
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You can easily modify this recipe by adding other vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers.
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Cooking the pasta directly in the sauce allows it to absorb more flavor, while the pasta starch creates a naturally creamy consistency.