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One Pot Pasta (The Best Recipe!) Recipe

One Pot Pasta (The Best Recipe!) Recipe
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A quick and flavorful one pot pasta recipe combining fresh tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs for an easy weeknight meal that comes together in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Herbs

  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 14 oz. fresh tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley

Liquids and Oils

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Dry Ingredients

  • 8 oz. spaghetti
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and sauté aromatics: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a wide skillet, pan, or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté them for about 3 minutes or until they begin to brown and become fragrant.
  2. Add tomatoes, broth, herbs, and pasta: Stir in the diced fresh tomatoes, 2 cups of chicken broth, and 1 tablespoon of chopped Italian basil. Add the 8 oz. of spaghetti, pressing it down with a spatula to ensure it is submerged in the liquid. If your cooking vessel isn’t wide enough to lay the spaghetti flat, break it in half before adding.
  3. Cook pasta covered: Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the pasta cook for 8 minutes or until al dente. If the pasta is not fully cooked at that point, add a little more chicken broth, cover again, and continue cooking an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Season and serve: Uncover and sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste. Turn off the heat and top the pasta with 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Break spaghetti in half if your pan is not wide enough to fit the full length of the pasta.
  • Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the saltiness as Parmesan and broth both add salt.
  • Feel free to substitute vegetable broth to make the dish vegetarian (omit Parmesan or use vegetarian Parmesan).
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you prefer a little heat.
  • Fresh tomatoes work best, but canned diced tomatoes can be used if fresh are not available.

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Keywords: one pot pasta, easy pasta recipe, Italian pasta, quick dinner, one pot meal

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