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-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs spaghetti, canned diced tomatoes, canned white beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 15 oz, rinsed canned white beans
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 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, chopped fresh basil
• 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.