One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

Name: One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz linguine; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in halves; 2 tbsp capers; 1/2 cup basil leaves; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 shallots, thinly sliced (can sub 1/2 med onion); 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 tsp pepper; olive oil and parmesan cheese to top (optional)

Jump To Recipe posted July 30, 2020 by Jessica Hoffman // 0

This One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta comes together in just 20 minutes and is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. This pasta can be made with a variety of add-ins and substitutions and makes a delicious and healthy meal!

linguine pasta with cherry tomatoes on a white ceramic plate

An easy vegetarian pasta recipe

This recipe for One-Pot Pasta with Tomatoes and Basil is perfect for those nights where you do not want to have a lot of dirty dishes.

This entire pasta dish is made in just one-pot, (as the title states) the only other kitchen gear you’ll need is a knife and a cutting board.

One thing I love about this recipe is it’s very versatile, and you can add in different veggies, proteins, herbs or substitute any that you love or have on hand. It’s really a fuss-free meal!

Ingredients you’ll need

Linguine: any long shape pasta works best.
Cherry Tomatoes: you can also use regular tomatoes or canned tomatoes
Capers: for a little burst of flavour
Basil leaves: Fresh basil not dried! You can also use parsley.
Garlic: 2 cloves for flavour.
Shallots: Not green onions, the small purple onions that are sweet in taste. You can also sub regular onion
Vegetable broth: You can use water, but vegetable broth makes a much more flavourful pasta
Black pepper: to season

How to make this one-pot pasta

Add all the ingredients to your pot or pan. Make sure it’s large enough so the noodles can fit.

a white pot with linguine, shallots, capers, garlic, tomatoes and basil in it

Add the broth or water and bring to a boil, then let cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes until the water is all evaporated and pasta is soft.

a white pot filled with linguine pasta, cherry tomatoes, capers and basil

Top with some fresh basil, parmesan cheese, a drizzle of olive oil or whatever you love!

linguine with basil and cherry tomatoes in a white pot

Optional add-ins & substitutions

One great thing about this pasta is that it’s SO versatile! Here are some things you can try adding in or substituting:

Sun-dried tomatoes
Olives
Canned artichoke hearts
Herbs
Kale or leafy greens
Mushrooms
Asparagus
Lemon zest
Cream
Pesto

Tips for making this recipe perfectly

Use a long shaped pasta like linguine or spaghetti that cook in 8-10 minutes for best results. A pasta that is thicker like rigatoni may take more time and need more liquid to cook.
Make sure to use a pot large enough to fit the pasta. A large pan works well too.
Use tongs to toss the pasta around often to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

More pasta recipes to try:

A plate with pasta and cherry tomatoes in it

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