Name: One-Pot Pasta With Spinach & Tomatoes
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 (14.5 ounce) can unsalted petite diced tomatoes, undrained; 1.5 cups unsalted chicken stock; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti or linguine; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 10 ounces fresh spinach; 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)

One-Pot Pasta With Spinach & Tomatoes

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This one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh, and healthy—what's not to love? Cooking the pasta right in the sauce saves time and cleanup while infusing the noodles with more flavor. This speedy recipe is also endlessly adaptable, and lends itself to plenty of easy ingredient swaps (make sure to check out the clever riffs below). Change up the spinach for any vegetables you have on hand such as sliced zucchini and mushrooms, or add leftover chicken or cooked and crumbled sausage. We've happily embraced whole-wheat spaghetti as a healthier alternative to white pasta; it works especially well in this one-pot application.

By Ann Taylor Pittman

Published on April 12, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

One-Pot Pasta With Spinach and Tomatoes in a pot — Photo: Caitlin Bensel

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can unsalted petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 ½ cups unsalted chicken stock
½ teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti or linguine
½ teaspoon salt
10 ounces fresh spinach
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)

Directions

Heat a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat.
Add onion and garlic to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until onion starts to brown.
Add tomatoes, stock, oregano and pasta, in that order. Bring to a boil. Add noodles; stir to submerge in liquid.
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 7 minutes or until pasta is almost done.
Uncover; stir in salt. Add spinach in batches, stirring until spinach wilts. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Tips

Swap out spaghetti for any short pasta shape, such as elbow macaroni, rotini, or shells.

Use fresh grape tomatoes instead, and add fresh herbs.

Try adding chopped skinless, boneless chicken thighs, ground beef, or ground turkey for a heartier dish.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

333	Calories
7g	Fat
55g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 333
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 55g	20%
Dietary Fiber 9g	32%
Protein 15g	30%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 538mg	23%
Calcium 197mg	15%
Iron 5mg	28%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.