One-Pot Tomato White Bean Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

A comforting pasta dish simmered with tomatoes, white beans, and herbs in a single pot, ready in 30 minutes with minimal cleanup. This Italian one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs spaghetti, canned diced tomatoes, and canned white beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 568 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 15 oz canned white beans, rinsed
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 12 oz spaghetti, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 15 oz rinsed white beans, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; add 4 cups water to cover pasta.
2. Step 2: Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes until pasta is al dente and sauce thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately topped with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan.