Spring Veggie One-Pot Spaghetti (Print Version)

A vibrant, easy pasta dish featuring fresh spring vegetables simmered together for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz dried spaghetti

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup frozen or fresh peas
03 - 3.5 oz baby spinach
04 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
06 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups vegetable broth
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
12 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Garnish

13 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or vegetarian alternative
14 - Fresh basil leaves for serving

# How To Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and red onion, sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
02 - Add spaghetti, peas, spinach, and halved cherry tomatoes to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
03 - Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom.
04 - Cook uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes until pasta reaches al dente texture and most liquid is absorbed. Stir in lemon zest during final minute.
05 - Remove from heat. Divide among serving plates and top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The starch from the pasta creates a naturally silky sauce that clings beautifully to every strand
  • Clean-up is literally just one pot and maybe a cutting board
  • Those sweet burst cherry tomatoes become little pockets of concentrated flavor
02 -
  • The pasta will continue absorbing liquid even after you turn off the heat, so remove it from the stove when there's still a tiny bit of sauce in the pot
  • Breaking the spaghetti in half before adding it makes it easier to stir and eat, though I'll leave that choice up to you
03 -
  • Use a pot that's wider than it is tall so the pasta can cook evenly without too much stacking
  • Break spaghetti in half if you're using a narrower pot to ensure even cooking
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