Tomato Spinach One Pot Pasta
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
20065 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian, International, Vegetarian
Tomato Spinach One Pot Pasta
Description
Tomato Spinach One Pot Pasta brings together fettuccine pasta cooked directly in vegetable broth along with frozen spinach, diced tomatoes, and aromatics like sliced onions and garlic. Seasoned with dried basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, and freshly cracked black pepper, the pasta absorbs these flavors and the broth as it cooks. The method involves boiling the ingredients in one pot until the pasta is tender and the liquid mostly absorbed, creating a saucy texture that clings to the noodles. Finally, shaving Parmesan cheese over the dish adds a rich, salty flavor and a slight creamy texture.
The blend of spinach and tomatoes offers a mild vegetable presence balancing the herbs and garlic. The crushed red pepper adds a subtle warmth. Stirring occasionally prevents sticking while retaining the pasta’s texture. As a single pot recipe, it simplifies preparation and washing up, ideal for weekday dinners or when you want a comforting pasta without multiple steps.
Serve it on its own or with a side salad for a complete meal. The fresh shaved Parmesan enhances the dish’s depth and freshness at serving time.
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable broth $0.52
- 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.22
- 12 oz. Fettuccine pasta $0.75
- 8 oz. spinach $0.72, frozen, chopped
- 1 oz. can diced tomatoes $1.68
- 1 yellow onion $0.42, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic $0.32, sliced
- 1/2 Tbsp basil $0.15, dried
- 1/2 Tbsp oregano $0.15, dried
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper $0.03
- black pepper $0.05, freshly cracked, to taste
- 2 oz. Parmesan Cheese $1.25, shaved
Instructions
- Add four cups of vegetable broth to a large pot. Break the fettuccine in half and add it to the pot along with the canned tomatoes (with juices), olive oil, frozen spinach, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, red pepper, and some freshly cracked black pepper.
- Make sure the ingredients are submerged under the liquid, place a lid on top of the pot, and then turn the heat on to high. Allow the pot to come up to a full boil over high heat, then remove the lid and turn the heat down to medium.
- Allow the pot to continue to boil over medium heat, without a lid, for 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir the pot every few minutes as it cooks to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom, but avoid over stirring which can cause the pasta to become sticky.
- Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20065 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 200.65kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.2g | 9% |
| Protein | 8.63g | 17% |
| Fat | 7.82g | 12% |
| Sodium | 927.95mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 5.08g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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