Description
A quick and versatile one-pot pasta dish that creates its own creamy sauce while cooking, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (fettuccine, penne, or rotini)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine pasta, vegetable broth, water, garlic, onion, and olive oil.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low.
- Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking for 2-3 minutes more.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Different pasta shapes may require slightly different cooking times.
- For a vegan version, skip the Parmesan or use nutritional yeast.
- Add protein like white beans or chickpeas during the last 5 minutes.
- If too watery, simmer uncovered until desired consistency.
- The one-pot method creates a naturally creamy sauce from the pasta’s starches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: one pot pasta, easy dinner, vegetarian pasta, quick meal, creamy pasta
