Spring Veggie One-Pot Spaghetti (Print Version)

Vibrant pasta dish featuring fresh spring vegetables simmered together for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup.

# What You'll 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 tablespoons olive oil

→ Seasonings

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

→ Garnish

13 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or vegetarian alternative
14 - Fresh basil leaves for serving

# How To:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and red onion, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
02 - Add spaghetti, peas, spinach, and 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 sticking.
04 - Cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente and most liquid has been absorbed. Stir in lemon zest.
05 - Remove from heat. Divide among plates and top with Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The pasta cooks directly in the broth, absorbing all those spring vegetable flavors while creating its own silky sauce
  • Cleanup takes about three minutes flat since everything happens in a single pot
  • That burst of lemon zest at the end makes everything taste brighter and fresher than you expect
02 -
  • Stir frequently during the first few minutes after adding spaghetti, otherwise the noodles will clump together at the bottom
  • The pasta continues cooking in the hot broth even after you turn off the heat, so err on the side of slightly underdone
  • If the liquid evaporates too quickly before pasta is done, add a splash more broth or water
03 -
  • Break spaghetti in half if your pot is on the smaller side, so the noodles cook evenly and are easier to stir
  • Add a can of chickpeas or white beans in the last 5 minutes for protein without extra work
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