One Pot Pasta
Experience the comfort of a delicious one pot pasta dish that brings together vibrant ingredients for a quick weeknight meal. This recipe is perfect for busy evenings, combining fresh cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil, and al dente pasta in just one pot. With minimal cleanup and endless variations, you’ll be savoring every bite while enjoying quality time with family or friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and halving cherry tomatoes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then add halved cherry tomatoes.
- Pour in the penne pasta and vegetable broth; stir well and bring to a boil.
- Season with salt, pepper, and half of the chopped basil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer until pasta is cooked al dente (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and mix in grated Parmesan cheese and remaining basil for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg