One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta with Cannellini Beans

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A hearty, one-pot dinner featuring al dente pasta in a vibrant tomato-herb sauce with protein-rich beans, perfect for weeknight dinners. This one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 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 520 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: 30 min Serves 4 International cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Step 5: Add the drained spaghetti and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to the pot. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the noodles.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately topped with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

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