One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

4 from 2 votes

Delicious chunky tomatoes, fresh spinach, basil, and salty Parmesan cheese come together to make this simple vegetarian One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta! Layered in yummy classic Italian flavors with lots of garlic this dish is so good and sure to become your new favorite 30-minute meal!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Pasta

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 362kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

6 Quart Dutch Oven

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
1 large onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
3 cups vegetable broth low sodium
28 ounces diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
12 ounces pasta such as penne or rigatoni
2 ounces fresh spinach roughly chopped
¼ cup fresh basil chopped
1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded

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Instructions

Saute the onion and garlic: Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Then add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until it’s soft and translucent in color. Now, add the garlic to the pot and cook for another 30 seconds until it’s aromatic.
Start the sauce: Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the pot. Then stir to combine and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the pasta: Stir in the pasta and then simmer for about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want to cook the pasta just until it is al dente.
Add the spinach, basil, and Parmesan: Stir in the spinach, fresh chopped basil, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Then cook for about one minute or until the spinach wilts.
Garnish and serve: Top the finished one pot tomato basil pasta with the remaining grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to serve.

Notes

Use quality ingredients. Use a good brand of diced tomatoes, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. Italian cooking is all about very simple, but high-quality ingredients.
Don’t overcook the pasta. Set a timer when cooking pasta to make sure you don’t forget and overcook it. Ideally, you should check the noodles about 1 minute before you think they will be done. Keep in mind that pasta continues to cook for a few minutes even after being removed from heat.
Add meat. This vegetarian one pot tomato basil pasta can be topped with meat if you prefer. Grilled chicken or shrimp would be amazing with this dish. You can also brown some ground meat before sautéing the onion and add it right into the recipe.
One pot tomato basil pasta will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. To reheat, simply mix it with a few tablespoons of water, then cover, and put it in the microwave for a few minutes on medium power. Or, you can add a little water and reheat it in a pan over medium heat.

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