Tomato Spinach One-Pot Rotini (Print)

Vibrant rotini cooked with juicy tomatoes, fresh spinach, and vegetable broth in a single pot for easy cleanup.

# Components:

→ 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
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Cheese

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

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add diced tomatoes with juices, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
04 - Bring the mixture to a boil, then add rotini and stir well.
05 - Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
06 - Stir in spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
07 - 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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pot, so youre not left with a sink full of dishes after dinner.
  • The pasta absorbs all the tomato and herb flavors as it simmers, making every bite deeply savory.
  • It comes together in 30 minutes, perfect for nights when youre too tired to think.
  • You can toss in whatever vegetables or beans you have on hand and it still tastes incredible.
02 -
  • Stir the pasta every few minutes while it simmers or it will stick to the bottom of the pot and burn.
  • If the liquid absorbs too fast and the pasta isnt done, add a splash more broth or water and keep cooking.
  • Dont add the spinach too early, it only needs a minute or two or it will turn dark and slimy.
03 -
  • Use a wide, heavy bottomed pot so the pasta has room to cook evenly without clumping.
  • Taste the broth before adding the pasta, if its bland, the whole dish will be bland, so season it well from the start.
  • Let the pot sit off the heat for a minute before serving, it thickens up slightly and the flavors settle in beautifully.
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