One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
Simplify your dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta, a quick and easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Made with tender spaghetti, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, this dish comes together effortlessly in just one pot for minimal cleanup. The secret lies in simmering everything—aromatic garlic, sweet onions, vegetable broth, and a touch of olive oil—until the pasta reaches al dente perfection and the sauce becomes luxuriously creamy. A hint of crushed red pepper flakes adds subtle warmth, while a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese (optional) provides the perfect finishing touch. Ready in under 30 minutes and bursting with fresh, bright flavors, this pasta is a crowd-pleasing vegetarian dinner that feels indulgent yet wholesome. Perfect for weeknight meals or casual entertaining!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Finely chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large pot or deep skillet, combine the spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, vegetable broth, and olive oil.
Add the salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the pot.
Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring frequently, until the pasta is cooked to al dente and the broth has reduced into a creamy sauce (around 10–12 minutes).
Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and stir them into the pasta during the last minute of cooking.
Remove the pot from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.1 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.1 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 6292 mg | 274% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.7 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 84.5 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1714 mg | 132% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 2948 mg | 63% | |
*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.
