One-Pot Basil Pasta
featured in 6 Fun-to-Make Summer Pastas
This one-pot basil pasta is a lifesaver for busy weeknights! Loaded with fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, and garlic, this dish comes together in no time and is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
May 04, 2023
93% would make again
Under 30 minutes

Under 30 minutes
Ingredients
for 2 servings
- ¼ onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- ½ cup baby plum tomatoes (100 g), halved, or regular tomatoes, chopped into small pieces
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil (15 g), plus a few sprigs to decorate
- ⅓ cup Chopped fresh parsley (15 g)
- 5 oz linguine (150 g), or spaghetti
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ½ cups cold water (600 mL)
- parmesan cheese, to garnish
Nutrition Info
- Calories 485
- Fat 19g
- Carbs 72g
- Fiber 10g
- Sugar 7g
- Protein 13g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes, basil, parsley, linguine, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and water to a large pot. Cook over a high heat for 2 minutes, submerging the pasta into the water once it’s soft enough.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, tossing and stirring continuously until the liquid reduces down into a thick sauce.
- Serve the pasta topped with Parmesan and more basil.
- Enjoy!
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