Pasta that cooks all in one pot, with fresh ingredients, and it’s done in 20 minutes? Sounds too good to be true?
It isn’t — TRUST ME!
It’s got to be too good to be true, right?
Right?
You add uncooked pasta to some fresh and some canned ingredients,
throw some spices in, stick the lid on
and in 20 minutes, you have dinner?
It’s got to be too good to be true.
But it’s NOT!!
I see things like this on Pinterest, and I am skeptical.
Then I hear that people try them and they WORK!!
Well, I wanna try too!!!!
(insert whiny 3 year old voice here)
So I DID!!
and holy pasta batman!
IT WORKED!
This was AMAZING.
We LOVED it!!
This has been all over Pinterest, and from what I can gather, it originated as a Martha Stewart recipe. If I got that wrong, someone correct me, because I want to give credit where credit is due on this fast, easy and delicious meal! It seems everyone changes it up just a smidgen to their own liking.
I loved how it turned out, but next time, I will add artichokes!
Update: We have made this pasta MANY times, recently I didn’t have spaghetti, and I used egg noodles, we LOVED it this way, too!
Update: I had a reader ask about using fresh tomatoes. I think it would be wonderful. Use about 2 pounds, but add a bit of tomato juice, too.
Yield: 6-8
The Italian Wonder Pot
Pasta that cooks all in one pot, with fresh ingredients, and it's done in 20 minutes? Sounds too good to be true? It isn't -- TRUST ME!
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 - 12 ounce box of pasta - I have used egg noodles and spaghetti (break longer pastas in half to fit in the pan better
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups fresh spinach slightly chopped
- 1 medium sized onion, sliced
- 32 ounces of broth, I use chicken broth or you can use vegetable
- 2 - 14.5 ounces cans diced tomatoes, (do not drain)
- 1 Tablespoon dried or fresh basil (rough chop fresh)
- 1/2 Tablespoon dried oregano
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Place all ingredients in your pot.
Make sure to give it a stir so the liquid covers the pasta and veggies.
Place a lid on your pot and cook, on your stove, on high until it begins a rapid boil.
Uncover and turn flame to medium.
Continue cooking for 15 minutes more, pasta will absorb the liquid.
Stir occasionally so pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
DO NOT DRAIN.
Serve, topped with a little fresh grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 339 Total Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 13mg Sodium: 740mg Carbohydrates: 53g Fiber: 6g Sugar: 8g Protein: 14g
Nutrition isn't always accurate.
Pasta that cooks all in one pot, with fresh ingredients, and it’s done in 20 minutes? Sounds too good to be true? It isn’t — TRUST ME!
If you make this recipe, I’d love to know! Snap a picture, share the photo on social media with the hashtag #AnAffairFromTheHeart – I’d love to see what you made! – Michaela
Evelyn @ My Turn for us says
January 27, 2014 at 1:23 pmJust dropping in from MB Things I know!! I just had to pin this!! Yeah, its totally on the menu this week!! I can’t wait to try it!!
Hugs
Shared on my FB page also!!!
Michaela Kenkel says
February 27, 2014 at 2:35 pmDid you ever try it Evelyn?
HeiLin (Heidy McCallum) says
January 28, 2014 at 2:59 amAwesome, thanks so much for sharing!
Patty Anderson says
February 27, 2014 at 2:07 pmI love your page! I will share on my Cooking On A Budget page on Facebook. I am all about easy and inexpensive. Feel free to visit my blog http://pattyandersonsblog.blogspot.com And thanks for this fabulous recipe. I am excited to try it.
Michaela Kenkel says
February 27, 2014 at 2:35 pmPatty, thank you so much for your kind words!! 🙂 I have a Thai version coming next week! — stay tuned!
Emily at AllFreeCasseroleRecipes says
August 11, 2014 at 9:13 amHi there! This sounds awesome. I had never actually seen this on Pinterest, but boy does it look wonderful (pun intended). I love that everything cooks together with minimal maintenance so that you can do other things while it’s cooking. I’m sure that with everything cooking together in one pot, the flavors are more developed, too. Can’t wait to try this – thanks for sharing!
Michaela Kenkel says
August 11, 2014 at 10:16 amThanks for the comment! It is really good!! I also have a wonderpot recipe for Pad Thai that is good too!!
Nicole Wade says
January 2, 2015 at 8:00 pmI made this and used vegetable broth….it was pretty good..but it was FANTASTIC the next day. I’m thinking, for me, I want to use chicken broth. But you can’t go wrong with this recipe it is easy, fast, and delicious!
Michaela Kenkel says
January 3, 2015 at 10:12 amYes, it’s a keeper! We typically use the chicken broth, because that is what I have on hand. Glad you enjoyed it! The Pad Thai one I have is really good, too!
Vickie F. says
September 1, 2015 at 10:46 amI am going to try this but I think I will add sauteed chicken or shrimp at the end. I think it will be great!
Michaela Kenkel says
September 1, 2015 at 4:05 pmMany people add chicken to it, I have never tried it. We love it just the way it is, but I know you would be successful adding it!
Lanae says
October 25, 2015 at 9:43 pmI have made this several times and shared with friends. It is SO good, easy , quickand makes a bunch. It’s even better leftover! Sometimes I add Italian or polish sausage and it’s good, too. Thanks for sharing!
Michaela Kenkel says
October 26, 2015 at 12:00 pmI bet the sausage is fantastic in it! I need to try that!! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂