One Pot Pasta

This is the perfect meal if you get home from a long day at work and don't feel like going to too much trouble for a home cooked meal.  It is super easy and like the title says you only dirty one pot so clean up is also super easy.

Add in suggestion from the hubby:  spicy italian sausage cut in thin slices diagonally.  I will do this next time.  Pinky swear.

NEWS UPDATE!  Last time we made this I added 1/2 of a jar of leftover alfredo sauce when the pasta was resting.  We also added the caprese chicken sausage.  SO GOOD!  DO THIS!

One Pot Pasta

16 oz. whole wheat pasta of your choice
1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes with liquid
1 medium sweet or mild onion cut in thin strips
1 1/2 to 2 T. minced garlic
1/4 to 1/2 T. red pepper flakes, depending on how hot you like it
1 T. oregano
5 1/2 c. vegetable broth
3 T. olive oil
10 - 12 leaves of basil, julienned
Freshly grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste

In a stock pot, place pasta, tomatoes, onion and garlic.  Add the broth, oregano, pepper flakes, and olive oil.  Cover and bring to a boil.  Reduce to a simmer and keep covered and cook for 10 - 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until most of the liquid has evaporated and the pasta is done.

Season with the salt and pepper.  Add basil and stir.  Garnish with the parmesan cheese.

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T = Tablespoon
c = cup