One-Pot Pasta Delight
One-Pot Pasta Delight is a creamy, flavor-packed dish that brings together pasta, fresh vegetables, and aromatic garlic in just one pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this easy recipe delivers maximum taste with minimal cleanup. In only 30 minutes, you can enjoy a comforting meal that will satisfy the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup spinach or zucchini, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil while stirring.
- Add pasta directly into the pot and stir well. Reduce heat and simmer according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream when most of the broth is absorbed and mix until creamy. Cook for an additional couple of minutes.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg