Spring Veggie One-Pot Spaghetti (Printable)

Vibrant pasta with fresh spring vegetables, simmered in one pot for maximum flavor and easy cleanup.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz dried spaghetti

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup frozen or fresh peas
03 - 3.5 oz baby spinach
04 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
06 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups vegetable broth
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
12 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Garnish

13 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
14 - Fresh basil leaves

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and red onion, cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
02 - Add spaghetti, peas, spinach, and halved cherry tomatoes to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
03 - Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking.
04 - Cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente and most liquid has absorbed. Stir in lemon zest.
05 - Remove from heat. Divide among plates and top with grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pot so you spend minimal time cleaning up
  • The pasta absorbs all those gorgeous vegetable flavors while simmering
  • Ready in under 30 minutes making it perfect for busy evenings
02 -
  • Stir frequently during the last few minutes to prevent sticking as the liquid reduces
  • The pasta continues cooking after you remove it from heat so err on the side of slightly underdone
  • Reserve a splash of pasta water if you like yours extra saucy
03 -
  • Break spaghetti in half if your pot is on the smaller side
  • Adding a drained can of chickpeas in step two makes it a complete protein
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