After the holidays and all the festive food we had, I wanted to make something super simple. I’ve heard so much about one pot spaghetti, so I just had to give it a try! I absolutely love pasta and it sounds so easy and convenient to throw everything in a pot, add some water and that’s it! I first wanted to try the most popular tomato basil one pot pasta, but then I ended up with this vegan one pot spaghetti with vegetables.
Before I gave it a try, I thought it somehow won’t taste right. To my surprise, I was 100% wrong! It really turned out pretty delicious!!
But is it really just as good as a regular pasta dish?
At first, I couldn’t decide what veggies I wanted to use. Spinach and tomato sounded good or basil and tomato, but there were already tons of other one pot recipes using these ingredients, so I wanted to make something a bit different. I finally ended up using lots of different veggies: Tomatoes, broccoli, yellow bell pepper, kale, zucchini, and eggplant. I also added a red onion and some garlic.
You literally just throw in all of the ingredients – including the uncooked spaghetti – and then cook it for about 12-15 minutes. Instead of water I added vegetable broth to give it some extra flavor. Yes, you cook it all together in one pot and do not drain the pasta. This might sound weird, but it really works.
So to come back to the question whether it really is just as good as regular pasta. That’s a though question. I mean it’s so easy to make and you save lots of time and also get less dirty dishes, which is pretty great, right? I mean I love cooking, but all the cleaning up afterwards is kind of boring and annoying, so using only one pot really makes it easier for you. Plus, it’s pretty delicious and packed with flavor! The spaghetti on their own taste so much like the sauce, which is unfamiliar but really cool!
But nevertheless, I would probably prefer regular pasta as I just love cooking waaaaay too much! It might sound weird, but I actually thought this was a bit boring in terms of cooking. It was a really great experience, but I just love to get a bit more active while cooking. Do you know what I mean? This is the perfect dish for lazy cooking days, but I wouldn’t always cook pasta dishes this way.
Have you ever tried one pot pasta and what do you think of it? As always, I love hearing from you guys!! xx
Hope you all enjoy the last couple days of the year 2015!
Vegan One Pot Spaghetti with Vegetables
Ingredients
- 9 oz whole wheat spaghetti
- 1/2 small zucchini, cut into medium-sized pieces
- 1/2 small eggplant, cut into medium-sized pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into medium-sized chunks
- 1 red onion, chooped
- 2 cloves of garlic, miced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
- 1/2 cup broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 handful kale, roughly chopped
- 3 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (I used thyme,basil, rosemary, and oregano)
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Put all ingredients except for the kale and the broccoli florets into a large pot. Pour in the vegetable broth.
- Season with dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 12-15 minutes or until the pasta is soft.
- Add the kale and the broccoli about 9 minutes into cooking.
Molly Kumar
This sounds heavenly after all the holiday cooking i’ve done, I’m so looking forward to one-pot recipes!
Sina
Glad you like it, Molly! :-)
Ginny McMeans
One pot meals are the greatest! You made such a wonderful meal with my favorite veggies. Such a good way to enjoy Pasta!
Sina
Thanks, Ginny! Glad you like it. I just love one pot meals when you come home after a long day. :-)
Kelly @ TastingPage
I have not tried one pot pasta, but you’ve now just given me the perfect recipe to begin. Thank so much!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
What a perfect healthy meal for the beginning of the new year! I love this recipe. Anytime I can add extra veggies, I’m in!
Kristina
a cool idea that was fun when I tried it too, but I’m with you – I’d rather make pasta the traditional way. this does look so good – fresh!
Linda @ Veganosity
I’m with you, I’d be so skeptical about the flavor of the boiled veggies, but you’ve convinced me. It looks delicious, it’s soooo easy, and obviously healthy. I might just have to try this tonight. Thanks, Sina!
rasakama
Seriously, all in one pot ? I am so in for this. Looks delicious and very simple to prepare. I so want to try this at home. Thanks for the recipe. This is really new to me.
Sina
Glad you like it, Rasakama! I’ve seen so many one pot recipes in the last couple of months, so I really had to give it a try. Most used only tomatoes and spinach, but I love using all of these colorful veggies. :-)
Kat | curlsnchard.com
I’ve always been intrigued by those one-pot pasta recipes, but I just never got around to making any of them! So glad to hear your opinion about it. I was always wondering if it actually works well with something else than just tomato and basil, but you just proved that :D
Sina
I was pretty skeptical about it too, Kat. But I was so surprised that it worked out this well. :-) But probably I wouldn’t always cook my pasta this way, but it’s perfect for lazy days! ;-)
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
This looks fantastic, I can’t believe how easy it is! I love the all in one pot shot :) Easy meals are amazing for the ease of making, but the real reason I’m into them is less cleanup woo!
Sina
Haha! I totally agree with you, Natalie! Less cleaning up sounds always great! :-)
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl
This week we have been living on spaghetti because we are feeling lazy after the holidays! Instead of doing my usual tomato and pepper sauce, I’m going to throw a bunch of veggies in the spaghetti pot!
Sina
Same here, Pamela! ;-) I’ve wanted to make something super easy after all the festive cooking and spaghetti are just perfect for that! :-)
The Vegan 8
I live off of these types of meals!! This looks just perfect and all ingredients I love! I myself made a HUGE 1 veggie soup last night loaded with tons of veggies and chunky potatoes. I love this recipe and that you added spaghetti!
Sina
Thanks, Brandi! I love one pot veggie soups too. It’s just so convenient, especially after a long day! :-)
Lucie
The simpler the better! I love how many veggies you managed to sneak in this pot of pasta too. My kind of recipe :)
Sina
I first thought of only using tomatoes and spinach, but then I ended up with all these colorful veggies. :-)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A fast one pot meal….full of veggies and pasta…yes please!! Nothing not to crave!
Sina
Glad you like it, Rebecca! :-)
Becky
So convenient! Love it.
Sina
Thanks, Becky! :-)
Jenn
One pot? I’m sold!! I’ve never tried it as I always thought it wouldn’t work either. Guess I was wrong! I will definitely have to give it a try! And I LOVE that you used veggie broth instead of water!!
Sina
I was pretty skeptical about it too, Jenn! I thought it would all get super mushy, but it worked out really well! :-) And it’s so easy. Let me know if you give it a try. ;-)