Tomato Spinach One-Pot Rotini (Printable)

Vibrant pasta with tomatoes, fresh spinach, and broth cooked in one pot. Easy 30-minute meal, perfect for weeknight dinners.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add diced tomatoes with juices, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes if using, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly.
04 - Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the rotini. Stir well to prevent sticking.
05 - Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
06 - Stir in fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
07 - If using, add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, topped with additional Parmesan if desired.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pot, so cleanup is just a quick rinse and youre done.
  • The pasta soaks up all the tomato and herb flavors as it simmers, making every bite ridiculously satisfying.
  • Its flexible enough to handle whatever vegetables or pantry staples you have lying around.
02 -
  • Stir the pasta every few minutes during simmering or it will stick to the bottom and burn, turning the whole dish bitter.
  • If the liquid absorbs too fast and the pasta isnt quite tender, add a splash more broth or water and keep cooking for another minute or two.
  • Dont add the spinach too early or it will turn drab and lose its bright green color and fresh taste.
03 -
  • Use a pot thats wider rather than taller so the pasta has more surface area to cook evenly and absorb the broth without clumping.
  • Taste the broth before adding the pasta and season it well, because this is your chance to build flavor before everything gets absorbed.
  • Let the finished dish sit for a minute or two off the heat before serving, so the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the pasta better.
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