Tuesday, August 26, 2014

One Pot Pasta

I think I'm a little late in the game on this one, the one pot pasta trend.  I was skeptical, like most.  This may have been the absolute easiest meal I've ever made, aside from unwrapping a frozen pizza & waiting for the oven to preheat and cutting it up when it's done.

As it turns out, there are nearly a million one pot pasta meals online to chose from.  The idea is to throw everything in the pot and let it all cook.  At once.  Together.  This recipe is fairly basic, extremely simple, and received rave reviews from each member of my family.  Bon Appétit!


12 oz. pasta, linguine or spaghetti
1-15 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large sweet onion, cut julienne
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (or in my case, from the jar in the fridge)
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
2 large sprigs fresh basil
4½ cups vegetable or chicken broth, not low sodium
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper to taste

Optional: Parmesan cheese

1. In a dutch oven or braiser, pour olive oil in the bottom of the pan.

2. Add all ingredients to the pot.  Stir as necessary.

3. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes or until pasta is cooked through & liquid has reduced.

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