One Pot Rotini Pasta

By spend with pennies

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
8 ounces rotini (penne or other medium pasta)
2 ½ to 3 cups chicken broth (or as needed, or water)
1 (14 ounce each) can crushed tomatoes (or tomato sauce)
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
¾ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Prep Time5mins
Cook Time15mins
Servings4

Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Stir in uncooked pasta, 2 ½ cups broth, crushed tomatoes, cream, and salt.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered until the pasta is cooked through, adding more broth if needed*, about 14-18 minutes.

Remove from the heat and stir in parmesan cheese. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.