Tomato Spinach One-Pot Rotini (Printable Version)

Juicy tomatoes, fresh spinach, and rotini pasta cooked together in one pot. Simple, satisfying, and ready in 30 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz rotini pasta, uncooked

→ Vegetables

02 - 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices
03 - 3.5 oz fresh baby spinach
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups vegetable broth

→ Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
10 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Cheese

12 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving, optional

# How to Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Add diced tomatoes with juices, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes if using, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
03 - Bring the mixture to a boil, then add rotini and stir well. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
04 - Stir in fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
05 - If using, add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
06 - Transfer to serving bowls and serve hot, topped with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The pasta absorbs all that tomato goodness while cooking, making every bite incredibly flavorful without any fancy techniques
  • One pot means more time sinking into your couch instead of standing at the sink scrubbing dried sauce off multiple pans
02 -
  • The pasta continues absorbing liquid even after you turn off the heat, so if the sauce looks too thick while cooking, add a splash more broth
  • Stir more frequently toward the end because that is when the starch releases and the sauce wants to stick to the bottom of the pot
03 -
  • Use a pot wider than it is tall so the pasta cooks evenly instead of stacking on top of itself
  • Grating your own Parmesan makes a huge difference compared to pre grated, it melts better and tastes fresher
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