Tomato Spinach One-Pot Rotini (Printable)

Vibrant rotini pasta with tomatoes and spinach in a savory broth, all cooked together in one pot for easy preparation.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz rotini pasta, uncooked

→ Vegetables

02 - 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices
03 - 3.5 oz fresh baby spinach
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups vegetable broth

→ Seasonings

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp dried basil
10 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Cheese

12 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

# How To Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown.
03 - Add diced tomatoes with juices, vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine.
04 - Bring mixture to a rolling boil, then add rotini pasta. Stir well to ensure pasta is submerged.
05 - Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
06 - Stir in fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.
07 - Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and incorporated into sauce.
08 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with additional Parmesan on top.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Clean up consists of exactly one pot and maybe a cutting board
  • The pasta cooks directly in the broth, creating a silky sauce without any extra effort
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
02 -
  • The sauce continues thickening after you remove it from heat, so do not let it get too dry
  • Stir more frequently toward the end as the sauce thickens and starch releases
  • Salt your broth if it is low sodium or the dish will taste flat
03 -
  • Use a pot larger than you think you need. The foam can rise unexpectedly
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pregrated for better melting
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