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A big pan filled with cooked spaghetti and tomatoes, topped with parmesan and basil, for the recipe Tomato Pasta.
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Tomato Pasta {Easiest Ever One Pan Spaghetti}

This delicious one pan Tomato Pasta recipe is perfect for a quick midweek family meal. Throw it all in together and that's it!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Family Food
Servings: 4
Author: Sarah Rossi

Ingredients

  • 350 g Spaghetti
  • 400 g Tinned tomatoes
  • 1 Large onion Sliced
  • 4 Cloves Garlic Peeled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 tbsp Pesto
  • 3 tbsp Tomato puree
  • 1 litre Vegetable stock I use Marigold powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
  • 200 g Cherry tomatoes
  • 75 g Grated parmesan

Instructions

  • Put the spaghetti, tinned tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, pesto, salt and pepper, and stock in a large saucepan.
  • With the lid on, put it over a medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the pasta is almost cooked.
  • Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for a further 3 or 4 minutes until the pasta is cooked and the cherry tomatoes are softened.
  • Top with the parmesan cheese to serve.

Notes

Spaghetti: We’re using the average dried spaghetti here, not fresh. Feel free to use wholewheat or gluten free too
Stock, tinned tomatoes & tomato puree: These are the base for our sauce and important ingredients, so the better quality you use, the tastier the dish will be. I recommend Marigold for stock. You can also use homemade stock if you like
Get creative: This meal is so versatile – you can use it on its own or as a base. Add different veggies or meat for a slightly different dish
Pan: Use a nice big lidded pan for making this recipe so you can fit everything in comfortably. I have a few recommendations for family friendly pots here.

Nutrition

Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 2191mg | Potassium: 737mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1515IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 3mg