Description
A versatile one-pot pasta dish that can be customized with your choice of protein and made gluten-free if desired.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces pasta (regular or gluten-free)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can white beans or chickpeas, drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables of choice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional protein additions: tofu cubes or tempeh crumbles
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a wide, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add pasta, broth, beans, and seasonings to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer.
- Cook according to pasta package directions, stirring occasionally.
- Add additional liquid if needed during cooking.
- Season to taste and serve with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Gluten-free pasta may require different cooking times and liquid amounts.
- Perfect for meal prep – stores well for 3-4 days.
- Use low-sodium broth to reduce sodium content.
- Plant-based proteins add 6-10g protein per serving.
- Wide skillet or Dutch oven works best for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: one pot pasta, meal prep, gluten free option, vegetarian, quick dinner
