One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

Servings: 4 · Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 30 min

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 1 cup yellow onion
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Equipment

Measuring Cups; Measuring Spoons; Cutting Board; Large pot; Tongs; Chef’s knife; measuring cups; measuring spoons; cutting board; large pot; tongs; chef’s knife

Steps

1. Prepare aromatics and basil. Prepare the diced yellow onion, minced garlic, and chopped fresh basil before heating the pot.
   • 1 cup yellow onion — diced
   • 1 tablespoon garlic — minced
   • 1/2 cup basil — chopped

   Keep the knife blade angled away from fingers while chopping.

2. Sauté the onion. Heat the olive oil in the large pot over medium heat, then add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and lightly translucent.
   • 2 tablespoons olive oil
   • 1 cup yellow onion — diced

   Use caution with hot oil and keep the pot handle turned inward on the stovetop.

3. Bloom garlic and pepper flakes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, then cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
   • 1 tablespoon garlic — minced
   • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4. Build the tomato broth. Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper, then stir well and bring to a steady simmer.
   • 2 cups tomatoes
   • 4 cups vegetable broth
   • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
   • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

   Stir carefully to avoid splashing hot tomato sauce.

5. Cook the pasta in the sauce. Add the spaghetti, pressing it down with tongs as it softens, and stir frequently to keep the pasta from sticking while it cooks for 10 to 12 minutes.
   • 12 ounces spaghetti

   Use oven mitts or dry pot holders if you need to steady or move the hot pot.

6. Remove from heat. When the spaghetti is al dente and the sauce is thickened and glossy, remove the pot from the heat.

   Use oven mitts when handling the hot pot.

7. Finish and serve. Stir in the fresh basil, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving warm.
   • 1/2 cup basil — chopped

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