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One-Pot Tomato Pasta

Pasta, tomatoes, and garlic simmer together in one pot, absorbing the sauce as they cook. Ready in 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
342
Protein
11g
One-Pot Tomato Pasta
comfortsimpleitalianvegetariantendersilkyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Add minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Pour in crushed tomatoes and water, then add pasta and stir well.

  4. Step 4

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 12–14 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot in bowls.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (5+ quart capacity)

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