One-Pot Spaghetti with Garlic, Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil

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A quick and flavorful one-pot pasta dish combining spaghetti, sweet cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil for an effortless weeknight meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs spaghetti, garlic cloves, cherry tomatoes 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: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large deep skillet or wide saucepan, heat 3 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and release juices.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then add 12 oz spaghetti, pushing it down gently to submerge.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil and 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese if using. Toss gently and serve warm.

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