Name: One Pot Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 454 g spaghetti; 1 large onion (thinly sliced); 3 1/2 cups cherries tomatoes; 4 garlic cloves (finely chopped); 1tbsp olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 4 cups of water; 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil leaves to garnish

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A Pasta Recipe with only One Pot to Wash!

This One pot pasta recipe will probably be the easiest pasta dish you'll ever make! The preparation takes only 5 minutes, we put everything in the pot, including the uncooked spaghetti. Let the water boil and that's it!

In addition to being super easy, this recipe is super delicious. A must try, I’m sure you will not be disappointed!

Tips for the Perfect One Pot Pasta

One important thing if you want to have al dente pasta, you will want to keep an eye on the pasta towards the end of the cooking. Unlike the usual method which requires you to lightly cook the pasta and finish it in the sauce, for this recipe you want to cook your pasta exactly to the texture you like.
Stay close to your pot while cooking. Pasta dishes in a single pot tend to stick, so it's important to stay put to stir throughout the cooking process.
Make sure you have enough space to add all of your ingredients. A large Dutch pan is perrfect to cook pasta dishes in one pot.

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One Pot Pasta

Author: Sophie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Yield: 6 1x

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Description

In addition to being super easy, this One Pot Pasta recipe is super delicious. A must try, I’m sure you will not be disappointed!

Ingredients

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454 g spaghetti
1 large onion (thinly sliced)
3 ½ cups cherries tomatoes
4 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
1tbsp olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 cups of water
½ cup shredded fresh basil leaves to garnish

Instructions

In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the spaghetti, onion, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and 3 cups water; Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until pasta is cooked through and liquid has reduced, about 8 to 10 minutes. It is important to mix often during cooking to prevent the pasta from sticking. Add more water if needed
Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Category: dinner, main dish
Cuisine: Italian, Pasta