Tomato Spinach One-Pot Rotini (Printable format)

Comforting one-pot pasta with rotini, fresh spinach, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Ready in 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 (optional)

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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The starch from the pasta creates an incredibly silky sauce without any cream
  • Everything cooks in one pot so cleanup is almost non existent
  • It tastes even better the next day making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
  • The liquid will look very soupy at first but trust the process as it thickens beautifully
  • Do not cover the pot while simmering or the pasta will cook unevenly
03 -
  • Use a wide pot rather than a tall one so the liquid evaporates more efficiently
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre grated for better melting
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