One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta cooks in just 15 minutes with zero draining or complicated steps. Fresh tomatoes melt into a silky sauce that clings to every bite of tender angel hair.

pasta with tomatoes and basil in a bowl

We’ve got a one-pot winner of a dinner over here. Just an FYI.

These past couple of weeks have been kinda sorta insanely busy, to say the least. And it’s in these moments — when I’m so frazzled that I forget to brush my teeth or take off my slippers before leaving the house, yeeaahhh — that simple, easy-to-throw-together meals restore my sanity. Because 1) they’re food, and I like to eat and 2) I don’t have to think about dinner as another to-do on my list. Just put it in a pot/oven/microwave, let it cook, done and done. Time to fill my tummy.

Of course, oftentimes this means dinner comes from a thin box tucked in the back of the freezer containing a frozen disc of something that starts with a “p” and ends in “izza,” or from a box that’s been tucked away in the pantry for a year containing uncooked noodles and a powdery substance they call cheese… or a burrito. From Chipotle. With a generous heap of guac, thankyouverymuch.

And then there’s this one-pot pasta thing which, until recently, was only a good idea I’d heard about or saw pinned a bazillion times on Pinterest. Now, this one-pot pasta thing? It’s a great idea that I’ve (finally) put on our dinner table. And I have a feeling it’ll be back again and again when I need something healthy/my sanity to stay intact.

adding ingredients to pot on stove

finished pasta in pot

bowl of pasta next to pot on table

I kept this dish super-simple and nutritious by incorporating only five ingredients (in addition to the pasta and basics like water/S&P/oil), but feel free to put your own fave pasta add-ins in the pot. Zucchini, perhaps? Olives? Mushrooms? So many possibilities (though what I really want to write there is “pastabilities” because I’m the hokiest. But HA).

one pot pasta with tomatoes and basil in bowl on table

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One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

By Stephanie Wise
A easy, quick weeknight one pot pasta recipe with fresh tomatoes and basil! Dinner in under 15 minutes! Serve with grilled chicken, shrimp or steak for a complete meal.
Servings: 6 servings
one pot pasta with tomatoes and basil.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 13.25 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 10.5 oz ounces grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 basil leaves, plus more torn leaves for topping
  • 5 cups water
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • shredded Parmesan cheese, for topping
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Instructions 

  • In a large saucepan, combine pasta (noodles broken in half to fit in pan, if necessary), tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, onion, basil leaves, water and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring often, 10 minutes until pasta is al dente and water is almost fully evaporated (there may be about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of water left when the noodles are done; this is OK, as it will soak in as the pasta cools).
  • Season pasta with more salt and pepper, if needed, then divide among serving bowls. Top with extra torn basil leaves and shredded Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 17mg, Potassium: 298mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 421IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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114 Comments

  1. itzia says:

    I love to make a pesto pasta dish

  2. sara haaf says:

    Fettucine alfredo with chicken and lots of veggies is my favorite to make and eat, but the one I make most frequently as it’s my son’s favorite is spaghetti and meatballs with lots of veggies.

  3. Cori says:

    We’re loving butternut squash pasta with bacon right now!

  4. Rachel @ Bakerita says:

    Mmm pasta is good in so many forms! One of my favorites though is simple: butter, and loads of parmesan clinging to every strand. Yum!

  5. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says:

    I love how easy this is! One pot meals are my favorite!

  6. Adri says:

    My favorite thing to make with pasta is a simple Aglio e olio, quick and full of flavor. Your dish, by the wya, looks absolutely beautiful, just perfect.

  7. Dawn R says:

    I can’t wait to try this. It looks awesome

  8. Kathleen says:

    Pasta is the building block for vegan/healthy recipes. I love it any way it is done. My favorite is with olive oil and anchovies. This sounds great and I will try it tomorrow-yum!!!

  9. Shikha la mode says:

    This looks great! I love doing pasta bakes, with vegetables and broiled cheese!

  10. sue/the view from great island says:

    I keep hearing about the wonders of this idea, and the photos are so enticing, I’m going to give it a shot, thanks for the inspiration!