Getting your five-a-day can be affordable and delicious with my super quick pasta recipe, packed full of delicious veggies and a rich tomato sauce. It’s a great way to use up leftover produce or pull together an easy dinner when you haven’t got a lot of time to cook. This simple recipe is ready in 20 minutes and has just three steps: perfect for busy weeknights. If you are looking for other convenient one-pot recipes, you might enjoy this one-pot pumpkin soup or this one-pot chicken and rice.
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How to make one-pot pasta
Combine Ingredients: To make a one pot pasta, first chop the mushrooms, pepper, tomatoes, and zucchini into large chunks. Dice the onion and garlic. Then, add all the vegetables, onion and garlic, water, tomato sauce, and seasonings in a large saucepan. Add the dried, uncooked pasta and mix so the pasta is fully coated with the sauce. Boil and Simmer: Turn the heat up to medium-high heat and cook the one-pot pasta for a few minutes until the liquid comes to a boil. The veggies will also release liquid into the sauce as they cook. Once it’s reached the boil, lower the temperature to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes to completely cook the pasta to an al-dente texture. Stir every few minutes to prevent the noodles from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Add Spinach and Serve: Once the sauce has thickened and the pasta is cooked, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the spinach until it starts to wilt. Taste the sauce and add a little more salt if desired. Portion this easy pasta recipe into bowls and serve with cracked pepper or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. If you try this one-pot pasta recipe, let me know how it goes in the comments below. I’d appreciate a recipe card rating and would love to see your recipe recreations—tag me on Instagram @Alphafoodie!
