One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe
A quick, comforting one-pot pasta dish cooked with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil—flavorful, simple, and gloriously plant-based.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 4 cups fresh tomatoes chopped (or canned)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves roughly torn
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Lemon wedge optional garnish
Instructions
- Place pasta, onion, garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, broth, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large pot.
- Bring everything to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking while pasta cooks evenly in the broth.
- Cook uncovered for about 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid reduces into a silky sauce.
- Remove from heat, toss in basil and nutritional yeast.
- Stir gently until well combined and creamy.
- Garnish with lemon wedge and serve hot.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 395
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 32%
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Iron: 13%
- Potassium: 22%
- Magnesium: 12%
Additional Notes & Tips
- Add spinach or kale at the end for bonus greens.
- Use cherry tomatoes for extra sweetness and color.
- Don’t skip nutritional yeast—it’s the secret to that cheesy, dairy-free magic.
- Pair with a glass of wine; after all, you only washed one pot.