Description
This One Pan Pasta recipe is a quick and easy vegetarian meal that comes together in just 25 minutes. With simple ingredients like spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese cooked in a flavorful broth, this dish is a perfect go-to for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz
Cherry Tomatoes (halved):
- 1 pint
Onion (thinly sliced):
- 1 small
Garlic (sliced):
- 4 cloves
Baby Spinach:
- 2 cups
Fresh Basil Leaves:
- 1/4 cup
Vegetable or Chicken Broth:
- 4 cups
Olive Oil:
- 2 tablespoons
Salt:
- 1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
- 1/4 teaspoon
Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
- 1/4 teaspoon
Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional):
- 1/2 cup
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet or sauté pan, combine the spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic, spinach, basil, and broth.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered for about 9–11 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and to help the pasta absorb the liquid.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese if desired.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Continue cooking until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, leaving a light sauce.
Serve immediately with extra basil or cheese on top.
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or white beans for extra protein.
- Swap spinach for kale or arugula depending on what you have on hand.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed, and adjust cooking time slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg