One Pot Paprika Pasta
A creamy, flavorful one pot paprika pasta that’s easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This dish combines tender pasta with a smoky paprika sauce, all cooked together in one pot for minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
12 ounces penne pasta
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the vegetable broth, water, penne pasta, and canned diced tomatoes with their juice to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.