This one-pot pasta with tangy tomato-basil sauce is a fast and easy weeknight dinner. All of your ingredients go into one pot, and with a bit of stirring and about 25 minutes, you’ll have a healthy dinner the whole family will enjoy.
EatingWell: One-pot pasta for the whole family
From the 5 one-pot, weekday recipes to make this week series
- Carolyn Casner, EatingWell
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This dish is simple, healthy and delicious.
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