One-Pot Rustic Italian Tomato and Basil Pasta

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A simple, vibrant pasta dish cooked in one pot with fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and garlic, perfect for an easy weeknight meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 17 minutes, pairs spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 12 oz spaghetti, 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using) in a large deep skillet or wide pot.
  2. Step 2: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently to prevent pasta from sticking. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 9-11 minutes until pasta is al dente and liquid mostly absorbed.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves and 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Toss gently until basil wilts and cheese melts into the sauce.
  4. Step 4: Serve immediately with an extra drizzle of olive oil and some fresh basil leaves for garnish.

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