Description
This One Pan Pasta is a quick and flavorful meal that combines pasta, fresh vegetables, and herbs all cooked together in a single pan. Perfect for busy weeknights, it requires minimal cleanup and delivers a satisfying, savory dish with vibrant cherry tomatoes and spinach.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 2 ounces baby spinach
- 1 small onion, finely sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
Liquids & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups boiling water
Cheese (Optional)
- 2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Gather all ingredients and slice the cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic, and chop the basil leaves so they are ready to go.
- Combine in pan: In a large deep pan, add the linguine, cherry tomatoes, spinach, sliced onions, garlic, and chopped basil. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with crushed red pepper and salt.
- Add water and cook: Pour boiling water into the pan, ensuring the pasta and vegetables are submerged. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally with tongs, until most of the liquid has evaporated and a sauce has formed around the pasta.
- Finish and serve: Remove the pan from heat, then stir in grated Parmesan cheese and additional fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately while warm for best flavor.
Notes
- Recipe: This recipe is adapted from Martha Stewart.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- Substitutes: Use gluten-free pasta to make it gluten-free. Skip Parmesan or use nutritional yeast for vegan. Add a splash of milk to make it creamier. Feel free to swap out vegetables as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ounces (56g) pasta per serving
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 551 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg