Description
Creamy one pot spaghetti delivers Italian comfort straight to your kitchen, blending rich flavors with effortless cooking. Pasta lovers will savor this quick, hearty meal that brings restaurant-quality dining directly to your home plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1 pound spaghetti (whole wheat or gluten-free)
Proteins and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) dried basil
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) black pepper
- 1/4 cup (8 grams) fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Finely chop onion and mince garlic for optimal flavor distribution.
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, creating a fragrant base by sautéing onions and garlic until soft and translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Pour crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth into the pot, creating a smooth, unified sauce.
- Carefully submerge dry spaghetti into the liquid, ensuring complete coverage. Gently stir occasionally to prevent sticking and promote uniform cooking for 10-12 minutes.
- Enhance the dish’s complexity by incorporating dried herbs, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, adjusting seasoning to personal preference.
- When pasta reaches perfect al dente texture, remove from heat and let rest briefly to absorb remaining liquid.
- Plate the spaghetti immediately while hot, optionally garnishing with fresh basil leaves for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Customize the heat by adjusting red pepper flakes for mild or spicy preferences.
- Ensure even cooking by breaking spaghetti in half and stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Transform into a protein-packed meal by adding ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles during the onion sautéing stage.
- Create a creamy version by stirring in a splash of heavy cream or dairy-free alternative just before serving for added richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg