One Pot Pasta
This One Pot Pasta is the best easy meal idea - simple pasta with basil, tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella - made in one pot in under 20 minutes.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 395kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 medium red onion diced
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 pound linguine noodles
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella torn into chunks by hand
- cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat a large, deep skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Add the olive oil, and once the olive oil is hot add the garlic, onion and chili flakes, turning the heat to medium low.
- Saute until the onions are soft and the mixture is fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with the wine until it cooks off.
- Add the stock and the pasta and stir to make sure the pasta is submerged in the stock.
- Cover the pan and let cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring once during this time.
- After 5 minutes, add the cherry tomatoes and stir well to combine.
- Cover the pan again and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring once during this time.
- Uncover the pan and toss well. Tear the fresh mozzarella, placing it over the top of the pasta. Sprinkle the fresh basil over the pasta as well.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the lid. Let sit for about one minute for the mozzarella to melt.
- Before serving, sprinkle with some additional chili flakes (optional) and/or some freshly cracked black pepper.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1.75cups | Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 996mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 985IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg