One-Pot Zesty Pasta Marinara

Name: One-Pot Zesty Pasta Marinara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 4 - 6
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) spaghetti or linguine.; 1 jar (24 oz) high-quality marinara sauce + 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth.; 3 cloves garlic (minced); ½ red onion (finely diced); 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for the "zest"); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); ¼ cup fresh basil leaves; Parmesan cheese.

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4 - 6 people

00h 10

00h 15

Ingredients and Method

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) spaghetti or linguine.
1 jar (24 oz) high-quality marinara sauce + 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth.
3 cloves garlic (minced)
½ red onion (finely diced)
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for the "zest")
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
Parmesan cheese.

Method

Sauté: In your large stainless steel stockpot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
Combine: Pour in the marinara sauce, broth, and red pepper flakes. Bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
Cook Pasta: Add the dry pasta directly into the pot. Submerge it as it softens. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover with the lid.
Emulsify: Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom. The liquid will reduce into a thick sauce.
Fold: Once the pasta is al dente, stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil.
Serve: Plate directly from the pot and top with a generous dusting of Parmesan.