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One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

Penne cooks in one pot with pancetta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, spinach, basil, and Parmesan until creamy and tender.

$1.85per serving $
45 minstart to table
6servings

ItalianBudgetFamilyDinnersOne-potSummer

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 oz pancetta
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped yellow onion
  • 1 1/2 tbsp minced fresh garlic
  • 2 3/4 cups vegetable broth (optional)
  • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • salt
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 cup finely shredded parmesan

Steps

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add the pancetta and onion, and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add the broth, diced tomatoes, penne, and a pinch of salt, then bring to a boil.
  4. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is tender.
  5. Stir in the spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
  6. Fold in the basil and Parmesan, then cook for 1 minute before serving.

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