One-Pot Pasta

Name: One-Pot Pasta
Total time: PT-496087H13M49S
Ingredients: 1 pound linguine or other long pasta; 1 pound fresh tomatoes, chopped, or 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1 onion, sliced; 6 cloves garlic, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes, or to taste; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper; 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped; Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

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Makes 4 servings 1x

Time About 20 minutes

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Ingredients

1 pound linguine or other long pasta
1 pound fresh tomatoes, chopped, or 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 onion, sliced
6 cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes, or to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Put the pasta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, red chile flakes, oil, and 4 cups water in a large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring and turning the pasta frequently with tongs, until the pasta is al dente and the water has nearly evaporated, about 9 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper, stir in three quarters of the basil, divide among 4 bowls, and garnish with the remaining basil and the Parmesan, if you’re using it.

— Recipe from How to Cook Everything Vegetarian

Recipe variations

Creamy One-Pot Pasta
Richer: Add 1/4 cup mascarpone or cream to the skillet in Step 1.