One-Pot Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

Creamy pasta made in a single pot with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and a hint of garlic—ready in 25 minutes. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup, drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8 minutes, then add 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; stir well to combine.
2. Step 2: Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and the liquid has reduced to a glossy sauce that coats the strands.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat, stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.