One Pot Italian Pasta
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This One Pot Italian Pasta is simple, delicious, and effortless, with the classic Italian flavors. And since it’s made in only one pot, clean up is a breeze!
After what seemed like two weeks, we are finally done celebrating Haley’s birthday.
And all the hoopla over Valentine’s Day is done.
And apparently, winter has ended >> Oh wait, that’s just in California. Typical. I pulled weeds and cleaned up the back yard yesterday afternoon, while the kids drew with sidewalk chalk and collected lady bugs. They were in shorts!
I have to say, I was sort of enjoying our thrust of cold and rain. But now it’s warm and sunny. So much for El Nino!
Now I’m unmotivated. That’s what this weather does. Makes me want to either purge all the things in our closets, or just sit outside and look at magazines. But not be in the kitchen.
Still, we gotta eat. So, I pull out all my favorite one-pot skillet and pasta dishes.
I made this one a couple of months ago, and have repeated it several times. Just classic Italian flavors. Simple, delicious. Effortless.
One Pot Italian Pasta
Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 12 ounces mezzi rigatoni pasta
- 28 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes, , undrained
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 small sweet onion, , diced
- 4 cloves garlic, , minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 large fresh basil leaves, , torn
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cracked red pepper flakes
- 5 cups fresh baby spinach
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Coat a dutch oven pot with nonstick spray. Place first 9 ingredients in the pot, in the order listed.
- Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high; cook for 12 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for another 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the spinach until wilted.
- Serve in individual bowls with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
Did you make this? Leave a rating below!adapted from Southern Living
I don’t even KNOW what I would do with such a short winter. We are still cozying up and being hermits! Good thing this one pot pasta looks good for all weather….can’t wait to try it!!
I would be making this tonight if only I had spinach on hand. So, this recipe will have to wait until my next trip to the market.
Thanks for this great recipe Amy. Tried it for dinner tonight and it all comes together beautifully and tasted delicious. I sautéed the onions first.
I love that you made this the same day, Joan. Makes me so happy!
“Effortless” is all I need to hear lately. This looks like ultra comfort food. YUM! And we have been spending tons of time outside too! Love California.
I’m so jealous of the weather in CA. . enjoy it lady! and yes, I can see our family enjoying this one pot Italian pasta as much as you guys have! love this!
After this weekend’s polar vortex, I have to say I am super jealous of your warm weather!! And also in need of ALL THE PASTA…because comfort.