Tomato Spinach One-Pot Rotini (Printable Version)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ 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
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Cheese

12 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown.
03 - Add diced tomatoes with juices, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine.
04 - Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then add rotini pasta. Stir well to ensure pasta is submerged.
05 - Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
06 - Stir in fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until completely wilted and incorporated.
07 - If using, add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy, coating the pasta evenly.
08 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, topped with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The starch from the pasta creates this incredibly silky sauce that tastes like it simmered for hours
  • Exactly one pot to wash means more time for actually enjoying your meal
  • It comes together so fast you can make it on busy weeknights without any stress
02 -
  • The pasta will continue absorbing liquid after you turn off the heat so do not cook it until completely dry
  • Resist the urge to add more broth than the recipe calls for or you will end up with soup instead of pasta
  • Stir frequently during the last few minutes as the sauce thickens to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom
03 -
  • Use a pot larger than you think you need because the pasta bubbles up quite a bit as it cooks
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre-grated for better melting and flavor
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