Tomato Spinach One-Pot Rotini (Print Version)

A vibrant one-pot pasta featuring rotini cooked with tomatoes, spinach, and savory broth. Easy, vegetarian, and ready in 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 - 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
10 - 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Cheese

12 - 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 to 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 if using, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
04 - Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the rotini. Stir well to distribute evenly.
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 spinach and cook for 1 to 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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot means practically zero cleanup and the starch from the pasta thickens the sauce beautifully
  • You can have this on the table in 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • The pasta will continue absorbing liquid even after you turn off the heat so dont cook it completely dry
  • If the sauce gets too thick before the pasta is done add a splash more broth
03 -
  • Reserve a little pasta water before the liquid fully absorbs in case you need to loosen the sauce later
  • Use a pot larger than you think you need because the pasta foams up as it cooks
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