One Pot Pasta (The Best Recipe!)
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
223 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
One Pot Pasta (The Best Recipe!)
Description
This recipe begins by sautéing onion and garlic until lightly browned, creating a flavorful base. Fresh diced tomatoes and Italian basil add bright, herbal and fruity notes. Adding chicken broth and spaghetti to the pan allows the pasta to cook directly in the sauce, absorbing the flavors. Keeping the pasta submerged and covered during cooking ensures even cooking and a more cohesive texture.
The final topping of Parmesan cheese and Italian parsley provides richness and freshness, balancing the acidity of the tomato. The texture offers a tender pasta with a light sauce rather than a soupy dish, highlighting simplicity and freshness.
For best results, use a wide non-stick pot or pan to avoid sticking. Adjust broth quantity as needed if the pasta absorbs too quickly. Campari tomatoes are recommended for their sweetness and lower acidity, though other fresh tomatoes can substitute. The dish serves best hot and fresh, making for a convenient one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 14 oz. tomato diced, fresh
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon basil Italian, chopped
- 8 oz. spaghetti
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide skillet, pan, or pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 3 minutes or until they start to brown. Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian basil, and spaghetti.
- Press the spaghetti with a spatula to submerge the pasta in the liquid. If your skillet, pan, or pot is not wide enough, break the spaghetti in half before cooking. Cover with the lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 8 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. If the pasta is not fully cooked after 8 minutes, add a little more chicken broth, cover, and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- Uncover the lid, add salt, and turn off the heat. Top the pasta with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a wide non-stick pot or pan to prevent the spaghetti from sticking during cooking.
- If using stainless steel cookware, regularly lift the spaghetti with a spatula to avoid sticking to the bottom.
- Add extra chicken broth if the pasta is not fully cooked and the liquid has evaporated.
- Campari tomatoes are suggested for their sweetness and juiciness, but other fresh tomatoes can be used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 690mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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