Categorized:

  • Main Dish
  • Pasta & Italian

Tagged:

  • basil
  • garlic
  • italian seasoning
  • olive oil
  • pancetta
  • parmesan cheese
  • pasta
  • red pepper flakes
  • spinach
  • tomatoes
  • vegetable broth
  • yellow onion
One Pot Pasta with tomatoes, basil, spinach and parmesan. - 1

One Pot Pasta Recipe {Tomato Basil}

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 oz. pancetta, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic (4 cloves)
  • 2 3/4 cups vegetable broth, or more as needed
  • 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 oz. (3 3/4 cups) penne pasta (tested with Barilla)
  • 1 1/2 cups (1.5 oz) chopped fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 cup (2.2 oz) finely shredded parmesan, divided

Instructions

  • Heat 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a 5 or 6 quart pot over medium heat. Add pancetta and saute 2 minutes.
  • Add onion and saute 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
  • Pour in vegetable broth, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a simmer, stir in pasta.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until pasta is nearly al dente, about 11 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  • Let rest a few minutes off heat, add another splash of broth if needed.
  • Toss in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, the spinach and basil.
  • Drizzling servings with remaining 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup parmesan.

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