Spring Veggie One-Pot Spaghetti (Printer Friendly)

Vibrant pasta with fresh spring vegetables, simmered in vegetable broth for maximum flavor and easy cleanup.

# What You 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 tbsp olive oil

→ Seasonings

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

→ Garnish

13 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
14 - Fresh basil leaves

# Directions:

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

# Pro Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in a single pot, which means practically zero cleanup and maximum flavor concentration
  • The pasta cooks directly in the broth, absorbing all those spring vegetable flavors and creating its own creamy sauce
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like something that simmered all afternoon
02 -
  • The pasta will continue absorbing liquid even after you remove it from heat, so do not cook it until completely dry leave a little saucy consistency in the pot
  • If the liquid evaporates too quickly before the pasta is done, add hot broth in 1/4 cup increments rather than water
  • Breaking the spaghetti in half before adding it makes stirring much easier, especially if you are cooking with a crowded pot
03 -
  • Add a can of drained chickpeas in step 2 if you want to make this a more substantial meal with extra protein
  • Use whole-wheat spaghetti for added fiber and a nuttier flavor that stands up beautifully to the vegetables
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