4.9 from 39 votes
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 Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 554 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
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Notes
- 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.
- 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.
- You can easily omit the red chili flakes or add even more depending upon your preferred level of spice.
- One pot pasta will keep in the
- in an airtight container.
- 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.
- 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.
- Make it spicy or mild. You can easily omit the red chili flakes or add even more depending upon your preferred level of spice.
- One pot pasta will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
554kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
499mg
(21%)
Potassium
708mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
710IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
367mg
(37%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 554
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 554kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 708mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 710IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 367mg | 37% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.