Cozy Tom Basil One-Pan (Printable)

A hearty one-pan pasta featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic for warming meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz dried linguine or spaghetti

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 lb ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

05 - 4 cups vegetable broth
06 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

→ Herbs and Seasonings

07 - 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste
08 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
10 - 1 large handful fresh basil leaves, torn, plus extra for garnish

→ Cheese (optional)

11 - ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, add pasta, cherry tomatoes, sliced onion, minced garlic, olive oil, and vegetable broth.
02 - Add sea salt, black pepper, and optional chili flakes to the mixture, stirring gently.
03 - Place the skillet over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring regularly to prevent sticking.
04 - Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat, stir in torn basil leaves and half of the cheese, mixing thoroughly.
06 - Taste the dish and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve hot, garnished with remaining basil and cheese.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • For protein, add drained cannellini beans or cooked chicken with the tomatoes.
  • Gluten free pasta can be used adjust liquid and cooking time as needed.
03 -
  • Stir regularly to prevent pasta from sticking.
  • Adjust seasoning at the end to taste.
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