This delicious pasta comes together in just one pot and is loaded with easy summer flavor for a dish the whole family will love!

I love a good one-pot meal.

One-pot meal means it comes together quickly and (best of all) that you’re only dirtying one pan. Fewer dirty dishes makes a happy household over in these parts!

I know I’ve said this time and time again, but I absolutely love pasta dishes because they make such a perfect vehicle for loading up on nutrition.

You can pile in veggies, lean protein (including dairy!) and flavor from healthy fats giving you an all-in-one meal that not only tastes amazing but is providing you all the nutrition you need.

This particular dish is almost like a spicy caprese salad given a little more heft with some whole wheat pasta. Red pepper flakes give it a bit of heat which is pleasantly off-set by the tri-colored heirloom tomatoes and mozzarella.

And if spicy is not for you, it’s no problem! You can omit or use less of the red pepper flakes. I made this particular dish without meat, but my husband loves to add strips of chicken into it which is also delicious!

one-pot summertime pasta

Author: Cait
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4+ servings 1x
Category: Dinner

Description

This delicious pasta comes together in just one pot and is loaded with easy summer flavor for a dish the whole family will love!

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
12 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
16 oz. tri-colored heirloom or grape tomatoes, halved
2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup cherry-sized mozzarella (such as ciliegine)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

Heat a large sauté pan with high sides (or a large pasta pot) over medium heat
Add olive oil, swirling to coat, then minced garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes
After about 2 minutes, add broth and pasta to the pan bringing to a boil
Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally
Add tomatoes and tomato paste, cooking for about 3 more minutes
Remove pan from heat then top with fresh basil and mozzarella