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One-Pan Spaghetti

A quick and delicious one-pan spaghetti dish featuring tomatoes, garlic, and pesto, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce Base
  • 300 grams Spaghetti The perfect vehicle for soaking up the sauce.
  • 1 can Tinned tomatoes Essential for a rich sauce.
  • 1 medium Onion, sliced Adds sweetness and savory depth.
  • 3 cloves Garlic, sliced Offers fragrant aroma.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing onions and garlic.
  • 3 tablespoons Pesto Elevates the flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato purée For concentrated tomato flavor.
  • 500 ml Vegetable stock Provides a savory base.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances all flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper Adds warmth and spice.
Finishing Touches
  • 200 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved Adds sweetness and color.
  • 50 grams Grated parmesan cheese For creaminess and extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large saucepan, add the spaghetti, tinned tomatoes, sliced onion, sliced garlic, olive oil, pesto, salt, pepper, and vegetable stock.
Cooking
  1. Place the saucepan over medium heat, cover it, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is almost cooked.
  2. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and continue cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, until the pasta is fully cooked and the cherry tomatoes have softened.
Serving
  1. Remove from heat and serve topped with the grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

To avoid sticking, stir pasta occasionally during the initial cooking phase. Adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more vegetable stock if too thick. Experiment with different vegetables and proteins for variations.