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One Pot Pasta

Delicious cherry tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, and salty Parmesan cheese come together to make this absolutely delicious creamy One Pot Pasta! It’s a quick and easy dish that is layered in classic Italian flavors and only takes 20-minutes to make!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: one pot pasta, one pot pasta recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 554kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 ounces cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 12 ounces linguine or spaghetti
  • 4½ cups chicken broth or vegetable broth, low sodium
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 6 leaves basil chopped
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Instructions

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
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  • Add the tomatoes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the tomatoes just start to soften. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
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  • Add the linguini, chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for another 10 minutes or until the linguini is fully cooked. Make sure to keep stirring to avoid the pasta from sticking.
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  • Serve garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
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Notes

  1. Use quality ingredients. Simple Italian pasta dishes are all about selecting high-quality ingredients for the most delicious outcome. Using decent olive oil and Parmesan cheese as well as fresh ripe tomatoes makes a big difference. 
  2. Don’t overcook the pasta. Set a timer once the pasta has been added to make sure that you don’t forget and overcook it. Ideally, you should check the noodles about 1 minute before you think they will be done.
  3. Make it spicy or mild. You can easily omit the red chili flakes or add even more depending upon your preferred level of spice.
  4. One pot pasta will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 708mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 710IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 367mg | Iron: 3mg