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
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Ingredients
- 8 oz penne or other short pasta
- 14.5 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Pour in crushed tomatoes and water, then add pasta and stir well.
- 4
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 12–14 minutes.
- 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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