One-Pot Creamy Tomato & Herb Linguine
This easy one-pot creamy tomato and herb linguine is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. Pasta is cooked directly in a flavorful tomato sauce with aromatic herbs, then finished with cream and Parmesan for a rich, creamy texture.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes undrained
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 12 ounces dried linguine or spaghetti broken in half
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté the diced onion until softened for 3-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, broken linguine, dried oregano, and dried basil to the pot. Stir to combine, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is al dente and liquid is absorbed. Adjust liquid if needed.
- Remove from heat, stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine with the tomatoes. If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mash some of the tomatoes against the side of the pot while simmering.