One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta (Printable Version)
Cozy, creamy tomato pasta made in one pot. Quick weeknight meal, vegan-friendly with easy substitutions.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 12 ounces dried pasta of choice
02 - 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
03 - 3 cups vegetable broth
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Add-ins
05 - 2 cups fresh spinach
06 - 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large pot, add dried pasta, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and minced garlic.
02 - Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Stir frequently and cook until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 12 to 15 minutes.
03 - Add fresh spinach and nutritional yeast to the mixture. Stir well and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is creamy.
04 - Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in under thirty minutes so it fits any schedule
- Made in just one pot which means minimal dishes and cleanup
- Adaptable for vegan and non vegan diets so everyone eats happily
- Relies mostly on pantry staples with just a couple fresh ingredients
02 -
- High in plant protein and fiber thanks to spinach and nutritional yeast
- Great for meal prep and reheats beautifully for lunch
- Perfectly creamy without any dairy so it is gentle on most diets
03 -
- Toast the garlic very briefly before adding the liquids for deeper flavor without bitterness
- Taste the broth before adding salt as some brands vary wildly in sodium
- Letting the pasta sit covered for five minutes before serving helps everything come together luxuriously