Description
A delicious one-pot pasta dish with tomato and basil, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that’s easily customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta of choice
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Combine pasta, tomato sauce, and broth in a large pot.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cook until pasta is al dente and sauce has thickened.
- Add fresh basil and season to taste.
- Serve immediately with optional protein and vegetables.
Notes
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta and reduce liquid by 1/4 cup.
- Best served fresh but can be made up to 2 days ahead.
- Add proteins like grilled chicken, shrimp, white beans, or chickpeas.
- Customize with vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, spinach, or kale.
- Freezer-friendly for up to one month.
- When reheating, add a splash of broth and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: one pot pasta, tomato basil pasta, easy dinner, vegetarian pasta, freezer friendly meal
