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Easy One Pan Pasta

Posted on by Inga | 24 comments

One-pan pasta is an easy family-friendly meal you can whip up quickly on weeknights. It’s a no-fuss meal using only one cookware and any vegetables you like.

What is a one-pan pasta you ask?

This recipe originated from Martha Stewart back in 2013, and since then, there have been endless adaptations of one-pan pasta recipes, also called one-pot pasta. Essentially the idea is that you don’t have to pre-cook the pasta.

The pasta cooks with the sauce and vegetables all together in one pan. It’s one less pan you have to use, which means quicker dinner on the table, and quick clean-up. We found this video recipe from the blog “Feel Good Foodie” by Yumna.

Watch the video below and scroll down further for the ingredient and instructions.

INGREDIENTS

1 pack of linguine pasta
1 pack of cherry tomatoes sliced in half
2 ounces baby spinach leaves
1 small onion finely sliced
3 garlic cloves finely sliced
A small handful of basil leaves roughly chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large deep pan, place the linguine in addition to the cherry tomatoes, spinach, sliced onions, garlic, and basil. Drizzle the olive on top and season with crushed red pepper and salt.
  2. Pour 4 cups of boiling water (or vegetable/chicken stock) into the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for 8-10 minutes on medium heat stirring occasionally with tongs, until the liquid is nearly evaporated, creating a sauce.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy warm.

25 minutes · Vegetarian · Serves 4 

Substitutes:

For best results, follow the recipe as is. However, here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe:

To make it gluten-free, you can use any gluten-free pasta of your choice.

To make it vegan, just skip the Parmesan cheese, or add in nutritional yeast or a vegan parmesan substitute.

To make the sauce more creamy, you can add some milk instead of some water.

Feel free to substitute any vegetables you don’t like.

Bon Appétit gents!

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24 thoughts on “Easy One Pan Pasta”

  4. Siphathisiwe N. says:

    I love pasta and l cannot wait to try out these new recipes. School holidays will soon be here and kids will be coming over. I will definitely spend time with my kids as a father and try these.

  7. Phathomhle N. says:

    One thing l learnt during lockdown is that anyone can be a good cook, you just have to be creative. These recipes come in handy, I am adding them to my list.

  8. Nqobile D. says:

    I love pasta because it is filling. Even when l am on a strict diet l eat whole grain pasta as a healthier option. My wife is also a big fan of pasta and these recipes will really come in handy for her.

  9. Mpiyabo K. says:

    I love pasta because of its benefits. Pasta is the perfect foundation for a healthy, nutritious and satisfying meal. Why? For starters, pasta is the ideal partner for so many other foods, including fibre rich vegetables and beans, heart healthy fish, antioxidant rich tomato sauce and protein packed cheeses, poultry and lean meats. Pasta also offers:

    SUSTAINED ENERGY:
    Carbohydrates like pasta provide glucose, the crucial fuel for your brain and muscles. And because pasta is an awesome source of complex carbohydrates (unlike those of the refined and processed variety – yuk), releasing energy at a slow and sustained level, you don’t get the energy spikes associated with simple sugars.

    LOW SODIUM AND CHOLESTEROL FREE:
    If you’re watching your cholesterol levels, pasta is perfect for you, being very low in sodium and cholesterol free. Per cup, enriched varieties of pasta provide a good sources of several essential nutrients, including iron and B-vitamins.

    FOLIC ACID:
    Enriched pasta is fortified with folic-acid – essential for women of child-bearing age. A serving of dry pasta supplies the equivalent of roughly 100 micrograms of folic acid, or 25% of the recommended daily intake.

    BALANCED DIET:
    Pasta is part of a well-balanced diet, with current Australian Government guidelines suggesting 35% of our daily calories intake should come from complex carbohydrates such as pasta. Combine pasta with lean protein and vegetables for a complete meal that puts you well on the path to hitting those dietary goals!