One Pot Pasta Recipe {Tomato Basil}

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One Pot Pasta Recipe {Tomato Basil}

A super simple dinner made with hearty penne pasta, vibrant tomatoes, fresh spinach and basil, rich parmesan and pancetta and a seasoned broth. Everything is cooked together in one pot for a flavorful, hearty, and hassle-free dish!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 3 oz. pancetta diced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic 4 cloves, fresh
  • 2 3/4 cups vegetable broth or more as needed
  • 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 oz. (3 3/4 cups) penne pasta (tested with Barilla)
  • 1 1/2 cups (1.5 oz) chopped spinach fresh
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil fresh
  • 1 cup (2.2 oz) finely shredded Parmesan Cheese divided

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a 5 or 6 quart pot over medium heat. Add pancetta and saute 2 minutes.
  2. Add onion and saute 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
  3. Pour in vegetable broth, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a simmer, stir in pasta.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until pasta is nearly al dente, about 11 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  6. Let rest a few minutes off heat, add another splash of broth if needed.
  7. Toss in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, the spinach and basil.
  8. Drizzling servings with remaining 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup parmesan.
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