One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
You want a dinner that screams gourmet goddess but whispers I didn’t even wash a second dish, right? Same. Enter One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta—your new favorite lazy-but-still-fabulous dinner. It’s bold, herby, saucy, and doesn’t require you to babysit boiling water like a needy situationship. Basil brings the aromatherapy, tomatoes bring the drama, and pasta ties it all together like the clingy ex you actually like. It’s hearty, fast, and vegan—so your inner wellness queen gets bragging rights. Plus, you make it in one pot. One. As in: fewer dishes, more couch time. You’re welcome, domestic diva.
One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
A herby, tomato-loaded, ridiculously easy pasta made in one pot. Fresh basil and garlic do the heavy lifting, you just stir and slay.
Ingredients
- 250 g spaghetti or linguine
- 2 ½ cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ onion thinly sliced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp chili flakes optional but highly recommended
- ½ cup fresh basil chopped
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast optional, but chef’s kiss
Instructions
- Dump pasta, garlic, tomatoes, onion, and seasoning into a large pot like you’re starring in your own cooking show.
- Pour in water or broth. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally so nothing sticks or misbehaves.
- Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes until pasta softens and liquid thickens into a glorious sauce.
- Toss in basil and nutritional yeast. Stir like you mean it. Taste and adjust salt, spice, and sass.
- Serve hot, ideally in a bowl but no shame in eating straight from the pot. You’ve earned it.
Notes
🧾 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 390
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
💊 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 45%
- Iron: 17%
- Vitamin K: 33%
- Folate: 22%
- Magnesium: 19%
💡 Extra Tips & Flavor Boosts
- Use veggie broth instead of water for next-level flavor with zero extra effort.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes for bougie vibes and tang.
- Craving creaminess? Stir in a splash of oat cream at the end.
- Top with fresh basil leaves and a pinch of red pepper flakes—presentation matters, even when it’s just you.
- Store leftovers like the organized woman you pretend to be—but honestly, there won’t be any.
