Description
A creamy one-pot pasta dish that’s simple to make and creates its own sauce while cooking. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta of choice (penne, rigatoni, or angel hair)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine pasta, broth, olive oil, garlic, and onion.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Cook according to pasta type (8-9 minutes for angel hair, 13-15 minutes for thicker pasta).
- Add cherry tomatoes in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Once pasta is al dente and sauce has thickened, remove from heat.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use the recommended pot size to achieve proper sauce consistency.
- Can be made ahead and stored for up to 2 days.
- When reheating, add a splash of broth to refresh the sauce.
- For extra protein, add white beans, chickpeas, tofu, grilled chicken, or shrimp.
- Make it vegan by using nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: one pot pasta, easy pasta, creamy pasta, vegan option, quick dinner
