Tomato Spinach One-Pot Rotini (Printable Version)

A vibrant one-pot pasta dish with rotini, tomatoes, spinach, and aromatic broth. Simple, satisfying, and ready in under 30 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz rotini pasta, uncooked

→ Vegetables

02 - 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices
03 - 3.5 oz fresh baby spinach
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups vegetable broth

→ Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
10 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Cheese

12 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Add diced tomatoes with juices, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes if using, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
03 - Bring mixture to a boil, then add rotini and stir well. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
04 - Stir in spinach and cook 1 to 2 minutes until wilted.
05 - Add grated Parmesan cheese if using and stir until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot topped with additional Parmesan if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The pasta cooks directly in the tomato broth, absorbing incredible flavor while it simmers
  • Everything happens in one vessel, meaning cleanup takes literally two minutes
  • It comes together in thirty minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
02 -
  • The pasta continues absorbing liquid even off the heat, so leave a little extra sauce in the pot
  • Resist the urge to cover the pot while simmering, the evaporation is what concentrates the flavors
  • If the sauce gets too thick before the pasta is done, add a splash more broth or water
03 -
  • Use a pot with a heavy bottom for even heat distribution
  • Chop your onion finely so it softens quickly and disappears into the sauce
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