Yield: 4

Cheesy Vegetarian One-Pot Pasta Recipe

This simple one pot tomato pasta has a delicious flavor, tons of vegetables, and is ideal for a fast and easy 30-minute weeknight meal!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 cups water
  • 8 ounces dry rotini pasta
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced green olives

Instructions

  1. In a large deep-sided skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil.
  2. Add the red onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Next, add in the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, until softened and browned, stirring regularly.
  4. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, then add in the garlic. Tomatoes on top of cooked mushrooms in skillet
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the water and tomato sauce until combined.
  6. Add the dry pasta into the skillet or stockpot with the vegetables.
  7. Pour the tomato mixture into the pot along with the salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Tomato sauce over raw pasta with herbs in skillet
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for 10 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated.
  9. Stir in the cheese and olives then remove from heat and serve immediately. Skillet filled with pasta in tomato sauce

Notes

Use rotini, cavatappi, penne, or similar small pasta.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 309Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 1444mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 4gSugar: 6gProtein: 11g