Spring Veggie One-Pot Spaghetti (Printable)

Vibrant one-pot pasta with fresh spring vegetables simmered together for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup.

# Components:

→ 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
12 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced 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 the pasta from sticking to the bottom.
04 - Cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes until pasta reaches al dente texture and most liquid is absorbed. Stir in lemon zest.
05 - Remove from heat and divide among serving plates. Top each portion with grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pot, so you only have to wash one dish after a full meal.
  • The vegetables release their flavor directly into the pasta as it cooks, creating a silky, brothlike sauce without any extra steps.
  • It tastes like springtime in a bowl, bright and fresh without feeling heavy.
  • You can swap in whatever vegetables you have on hand and it still turns out delicious.
02 -
  • Stir the pasta every few minutes or it will stick to the bottom of the pot and burn.
  • If the broth absorbs too quickly and the pasta isn't done yet, add a splash of water and keep cooking.
  • Don't skip the lemon zest, it really does make the flavors pop in a way that lemon juice alone can't.
03 -
  • Use a pot wide enough that the spaghetti can lay flat, or break the noodles in half to make stirring easier.
  • Save a little pasta water before draining if you accidentally cook off too much liquid, it helps bring the sauce back together.
  • Taste the broth before adding the pasta, if it's bland, your finished dish will be too, so adjust the seasoning early.
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