Budget Bytes Italian Wonderpot
Discover the ultimate one-pot meal with the Budget Bytes Italian Wonderpot—a quick, budget-friendly recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights! This hearty dish brings together tender fettuccine, juicy diced tomatoes, fresh spinach, and fragrant aromatics like garlic, onion, and Italian herbs, all simmered in a single pot with savory vegetable broth. The result? A creamy, flavor-packed pasta infused with hints of basil, oregano, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pot Italian pasta saves you time, effort, and cleanup, making it an ideal choice for home cooks on a budget. Serve it with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a comforting, restaurant-quality meal that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Fettuccine pasta
- 15 oz Diced tomatoes
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 medium, sliced Yellow onion
- 4 cloves, minced Garlic
- 2 tsp Dried basil
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp, or to taste Salt
- 0.5 tsp, or to taste Freshly cracked black pepper
- 0.5 cup, grated (optional, for serving) Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the fettuccine pasta, diced tomatoes (with their juices), fresh spinach, sliced onion, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and olive oil. Stir everything together to combine, making sure the pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid.
Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer uncovered. Stir frequently to ensure even cooking and prevent the pasta from sticking to the pot.
Cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the liquid has reduced to form a creamy sauce. Add salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste during the cooking process.
Remove the pot from heat and allow the dish to rest for a couple of minutes to thicken slightly.
Serve the pasta hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese (if using).
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.1 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 5506 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 343.9 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.9 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.9 g | ||
| Protein | 83.9 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 911 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2760 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
