Description
One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine into your home with minimal effort. This delightful recipe combines fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and aromatic garlic, all cooked together in one pot for an easy weeknight meal. Perfect for busy families or casual dinner parties, this pasta is not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it a favorite at any table. Experience the joy of cooking with this simple yet impressive dish that’s sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne pasta
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices, mixing well.
- Add vegetable broth and pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until pasta is al dente (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and fold in the fresh basil. Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg