This dish tastes just like your favorite summer salad, only heartier. If you haven’t tried a one-pot pasta yet, do: It’s a great timesaving trick. Place all the ingredients in the pot together, add enough water and simmer. The noodles and sauce cook together, which means this dinner is ready in just 15 minutes. Stirring in the fresh mozzarella after the pasta has finished cooking creates an almost instant cream sauce, coating each noodle with a hint of cheese.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 25 min |
| Prep: | 10 min |
| Cook: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 5 servings |
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped tomatoes (fresh is best, but you can use diced canned tomatoes)
- 1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
- 4 cups water
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish, roughly torn
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Place the tomatoes, spaghetti, water, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano and oil in a stockpot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is cooked, remove the pot from heat and stir in the basil, mozzarella and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with Parmesan if using.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 410 calorie |
| Total Fat | 7 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 3 grams |
| Cholesterol | 18 milligrams |
| Sodium | 160 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 73 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 grams |
| Protein | 19 grams |
Reviews
This turned out very watery. If I make it again, I will cook the pasta separately.
Has anyone used gluten free pasta?
Delicious. I used shredded mozzarella from a packaged ball and think it would have been even better with fresh mozzarella.
I was so surprised that I didn’t love this: the flavor was pretty bland and a bit too water with canned tomatoes 🙁
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Simply perfect. Husband and I loved it!
The spouse just said “that pasta was incredible!”
Guess that means 5 stars
So good!!
Loved it- but I don’t think I used enough water- it was very thick- I used fresh tomatoes and canned- super easy and tasty
Made this tonight, overall a very tasty recipe. Easy and quick to make. It was a watery so will add less water next time.