Tomato Spinach One-Pot Rotini (Print version)

Vibrant rotini pasta with tomatoes and spinach, simmered in savory broth for an easy one-pot meal.

# What You'll 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, plus more for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
02 - Add diced tomatoes with juices, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
03 - Add rotini to boiling mixture, stir well, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
04 - Stir in fresh spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes, until wilted.
05 - Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with additional Parmesan if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The pasta cooks directly in the tomato broth, absorbing every bit of flavor while creating its own rich sauce
  • Cleanup consists of literally one pot and maybe a cutting board, leaving you more time to actually enjoy your meal
02 -
  • The sauce continues thickening off the heat, so dont panic if it looks slightly looser than you want right at the end
  • If the liquid evaporates too quickly before the pasta is done, add hot water in small splashes—never cold water or youll shock the cooking temperature
03 -
  • Use a pot wider than it is tall—the pasta cooks more evenly when it has room to spread out rather than stacking on itself
  • Stir from the bottom up occasionally to ensure nothing is sticking or scorching as the liquid reduces
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