Tomato Spinach One-Pot Rotini (Printable)

Comforting rotini pasta with juicy tomatoes and fresh spinach, cooked in one pot for easy cleanup.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp dried basil
10 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Cheese (optional)

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. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
02 - Add diced tomatoes with juices, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
03 - Add rotini to boiling mixture, stir well, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
04 - Stir in spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted. If using, add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with additional Parmesan if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks together in one pot, meaning practically zero cleanup afterward
  • The pasta literally creates its own sauce while cooking, thanks to the starchy broth mingling with tomatoes
02 -
  • The pasta continues absorbing liquid even after you turn off the heat, so do not cook it until completely dry or you will end up with a sticky mess
  • Stir more frequently toward the end because the thickening sauce loves to cling to the bottom of the pot
03 -
  • Use a pot with a heavy bottom to prevent hot spots that might scorch the sauce
  • Reserve a handful of spinach to add fresh as a garnish for a pop of color
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