Recipe: “BLOW YOUR MIND” Healthy, No-Strain Tomato Basil Pasta!

I’ve seen this recipe floating around my Facebook page for a while, but I couldn’t ignore it anymore. It’s amazing! You just add all the ingredients into one big pot, stir and simmer until it’s fully cooked. No straining, no waste, and only takes FIFTEEN MINUTES! It’s called “Summer Pasta” because it doesn’t take a lot of work to make, but it absolutely could be made year-round (and should because it’s so healthy!). Here’s the great recipe from MyFridgeFood (check the link for calories and in the comments section for what others added for recipe ideas).

Ingredients:

• 12 oz pasta
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatos with liquid (You can use fresh if you would rather)
• 1 large sweet onion, cut in julienne strips
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
• 2 large sprigs basil, chopped
• 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth (regular broth and NOT low sodium)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Parmesan cheese for garnish

Directions:

1. Place pasta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, in a large stock pot. Pour in vegetable broth. Sprinkle on top the pepper flakes and oregano. Drizzle top with oil.
2. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer and keep covered and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes or so.
3. Cook until almost all liquid has evaporated (an inch or less, as desired).
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper, stirring pasta several times to distribute the liquid in the bottom of the pot.
5. Serve garnished with parmesan cheese.