One Pot Veggie Pasta – Easy Healthy Vegetarian Dinner
A one-pot wonder filled with pasta, colorful veggies, and bold Italian seasoning. This easy veggie pasta cooks all in one pan — no draining, no fuss — and delivers a hearty, comforting, plant-based dinner in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2–3 cups chopped mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, carrots)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes or 1½ cups cherry tomatoes
- 3½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup plant milk or 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
Instructions
- In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil for 3–4 minutes.
- Add chopped veggies and cook until slightly softened.
- Add pasta, tomatoes, broth, seasoning, and chili flakes.
- Stir and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 12–14 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in spinach and plant milk or nutritional yeast in final 2 minutes.
- Let rest off heat for 5 minutes. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Add beans or lentils for protein.
- Stir often to prevent sticking.
- Adjust broth as needed for preferred consistency.