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One Pot Pasta

20-Minute One Pot Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes & Basil Magic

This One Pot Pasta recipe combines freshness and convenience, delivering a delicious meal in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil if needed.
  • 1 cup Onion (chopped) Yellow onions are preferred for their mild flavor.
  • 6 cloves Garlic (minced) Adjust based on your garlic preference.
  • 14 oz. Fresh Tomatoes (diced) Campari or Roma tomatoes are recommended.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Basil (chopped) Other herbs like parsley can be used for variation.
  • 8 oz. Spaghetti Other pasta types may require adjusted cooking times.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Use less for a low-sodium version.
Finish
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded) Grana Padano can be a suitable substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Parsley (chopped) For garnish to enhance presentation and flavor.

Equipment

  • wide skillet or pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a wide skillet or pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 3 minutes until browned.
  3. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chopped basil, and spaghetti.
  4. Press spaghetti down to submerge in the liquid, breaking if necessary.
  5. Cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente.
  6. Uncover, adjust salt to taste, and turn off the heat.
  7. Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil adds a lovely finish.

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