One-Pot Tomato and Basil Pasta with White Beans

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A hearty, plant-based weeknight meal with tender pasta simmered in a rich tomato-basil sauce and protein-packed white beans. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 6 cups water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add 1/2 tsp salt and 8 oz spaghetti, and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 oz) can drained white beans, 1/2 cup vegetable broth, and 1 tbsp dried oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add 2-3 tbsp reserved pasta water until desired consistency. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and season with black pepper to taste.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese on top.

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