Comforting one-pot pasta with rotini, tomatoes, fresh spinach, and aromatic broth. Easy, vegetarian, and ready in just 30 minutes.
# What You 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
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3 to 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.
04 - Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the rotini pasta. Stir well to prevent sticking.
05 - Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
06 - Stir in fresh spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until completely wilted.
07 - Add grated Parmesan cheese if using and stir until melted and creamy throughout.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, topped with additional Parmesan if desired.
