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20 Minute One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

This amazing 20 Minute One Pot Pasta recipe is meatless and full of flavor! Great for a a quick weeknight dinner with a side salad and/or bread!

20 Minute One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

Quick meals are my friend. Whether you are making dinner after a night full of extra curricular activities or maybe you don’t want to spend a lot of time over the stove because you have other things to do, this tomato basil pasta recipe is great with salad or your favorite crusty bread.

What ingredients do you need for this 20 Minute One Pot Pasta recipe?

20 Minute One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta Ingredients

linguine pasta
diced tomatoes with liquid ( I used zesty red pepper flavor style)
sweet onion, cut in 1/4 inch julienne strips (use an onion such as Vidalia or Walla Walla)
garlic, very thinly sliced
red pepper flakes
dried oregano leaves
vegetable broth (use regular broth and NOT low sodium)
extra virgin olive oil
basil, diced
Parmesan cheese for garnish

Where can you serve this delicious pasta recipe?

This 20 Minute One Pot Pasta can be served as a main course for dinner, or as a side dish with some grilled chicken or fish.

20 Minute One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

It’s easy enough to make that you could serve it up on Meatless Monday night and the whole family will love it! You could also bring this dish to a potluck gathering – just double the recipe and you’ll have enough for everyone to enjoy!

20 Minute One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

What are the steps for making this One Pot Pasta?

Place pasta, tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a large stock pot. Pour in vegetable broth. Sprinkle on top the pepper flakes and oregano. Drizzle top with oil.

20 Minute One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer and keep covered and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes or so. Cook until almost all liquid has evaporated – I left about an inch of liquid in the bottom of the pot – but you can reduce as desired.

20 Minute One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add basil leaves and stir pasta several times to distribute the liquid in the bottom of the pot evenly throughout the pasta as you are serving. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.

What are some helpful tips for making this easy weeknight recipe?

– Be sure to use the correct amount of vegetable broth. Too much will make your pasta watery and too little will make it dry and crunchy.

20 Minute One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

– Be sure to stir every few minutes while cooking, as this helps to distribute the liquid in the bottom of the pot evenly throughout the pasta.

– Don’t forget to season with salt and pepper after cooking.

– Use fresh basil for a great flavor – it really boosts the flavor of this dish!

– Finally, serve your 20 Minute One Pot Pasta with some crusty bread and/or a simple side salad for a complete meal.

20 Minute One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

Can you make this tomato basil pasta ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this recipe up to a day ahead of time. Simply prepare everything but the basil and Parmesan cheese. When ready to serve, cover and reheat on medium heat for about 10 minutes stirring often until heated through. Then stir in the basil leaves, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

20 Minute One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

What are some fun variations for this one pot pasta?

This tomato basil pasta is just one of many possible versions. Get creative and try adding vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach.

You can also swap out the vegetable broth for chicken broth, add some cooked sausage or beef, or use a different type of pasta such as penne or farfalle. So many possibilities!

Enjoy!

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The Best One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe
Yield: 4-6 servings

The Best One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This amazing one pot tomato basil pasta is so good and easy to make on a busy weeknight!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces linguine pasta
  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with liquid ( I used zesty red pepper flavor style)
  • 1 medium sweet onion, cut in 1/4 inch julienne strips (use an onion such as Vidalia or Walla Walla)
  • 4 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
  • 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth (use regular broth and NOT low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 bunch (about 10 to 12 leaves) basil, diced
  • Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place pasta, tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a large stock pot. Pour in vegetable broth. Sprinkle on top the pepper flakes and oregano. Drizzle top with oil.
  2. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer and keep covered and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes or so. Cook until almost all liquid has evaporated – I left about an inch of liquid in the bottom of the pot – but you can reduce as desired.
  3. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add basil leaves and stir pasta several times to distribute the liquid in the bottom of the pot evenly throughout the pasta as you are serving. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 169Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 1mgSodium 522mgCarbohydrates 25gFiber 2gSugar 5gProtein 5g

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Faith

Tuesday 29th of April 2014

I am soooo making this! It looks amazing!!

Britton

Tuesday 29th of April 2014

Did you say pasta, one bowl, AND 20 minutes? Oh yes...I'm all over this recipe! I would want to add meat to it, but then that would make this dish harder than it has to be! Thank you for sharing Nellie!

Nellie

Sunday 27th of April 2014

Hey Britt!! Yeah while you were away I implemented tasty thursdays...this is my 4th recipe! I used to do it years ago and decided to bring it back!

Michelle

Friday 25th of April 2014

Nellie, this looks so good. Have you linked it up with our Tasty Tuesdays? The party is still open till tomorrow...I hope you will if you haven't already!

Nellie

Sunday 27th of April 2014

I totally missed it. SMH. It was a crazy week! Next time for sure. That was an amazing hop.

Stephanie

Friday 25th of April 2014

This looks delish and do-able! I'm on it!

Nellie

Sunday 27th of April 2014

its so good Steph!

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