Vegan One-Pot Tomato Pasta

This creamy, vegan one-pot tomato pasta is pure comfort in a pot. Super juicy, only one pot needed and on the table in under 20 minutes, just what you need for hectic weeknights.

What you need to make this one-pot pasta

Fortunately, the shopping list for this one-pot recipe is short and straightforward: 

• Pasta: you can use both short or long pasta for this recipe. Choose spaghetti for a more classic version, or mix it up with penne, rigatoni or farfalle.
• Staples: you need olive oil, garlic cloves and one small onion 
• Vegan mozzarella: You can add vegan mozzarella for extra creaminess and a lovely texture. This is not a must, though, so feel free to make it without if you haven’t got any at home.
• Chopped tomatoes: you could also use passata or fresh cherry tomatoes
• Baby spinach: for some lovely green colours and loads of vitamins A, C and K, you need baby spinach or other leafy greens such as kale or swiss chard
• Fresh and dried herbs: all you need is fresh basil and dried oregano 

Why you’ll love this vegan one-pot tomato pasta

• Incredibly easy to make: This vegan one-pot tomato pasta is perfect for a busy day as it’s super easy and quick to make. It’s incredibly tasty, low on mess and ready in under 20 minutes.  
• Minimal washing up: As the name suggests, the whole recipe is cooked in one pot, which requires minimal washing up.
• Cater for a crowd: This recipe is ideal for bigger batches. Simply double or triple the ingredients to cater for a bigger crowd.

Ingredients (serves 2-3):

• 285g pasta
• 760ml water
• 150g baby spinach
• 1 tin/400g chopped tomatoes
• 50g vegan mozzarella + more for serving
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Torn basil leaves for garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Then add garlic and sauté for another minute.
2. Add chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, and water and stir.
3. Add pasta and bring mixture to a boil, frequently stirring until pasta is al dente and almost all water has been absorbed. Add more water if needed.
4. Stir in vegan cheese and spinach and cook for 3-4 more minutes.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with fresh basil and more vegan cheese if desired.

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