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!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Notes
recipe adapted from cooking light
Keywords: pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, one-pot, dinner
