One Pot Pasta
Italian, Pasta
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced or diced (optional)
½ bell pepper, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
14 oz. fresh tomatoes, diced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup fresh spinach
1 tablespoon chopped Italian basil
8 oz. spaghetti, broken in half, or smaller
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Optional Proteins:
chicken, cubed
shrimp, selled, deveined (and thawed, if frozen)
Italian sausage, diced/crumbled & cooked
Toppings:
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (not Reggiano)
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
Directions
Heat oil in a wide skillet, pan or pot over medium heat.
Add the onion and other vegetables, then sauté for 3 minutes, or until they’re nearly tender.
Stir in the garlic & simmer for another minute.
Stir in the tomatoes, chicken broth, spinach, and basil.
Add the spaghetti & press it down to submerge it in the liquid.
Cover with the lid and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Cook for 8 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. If the pasta is not cooked after 8 minutes, add a little bit more chicken broth, cover & cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Stir in any optional proteins, until they’re warmed through.
Add salt, pepper & other spices, to taste.
Turn off the heat and top the pasta with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Watch the cooking video on this page for step-by-step guide.
You may add shrimp and spinach to the pasta, if you like.
Nutrition
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 6mg
Sodium 690mg
Carbohydrates 29g
Fiber 3g
Protein 8g