Easy One Pot Pasta Recipe - Cook This When You Don't Have A Lot of Time

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from semolina

Whole grain pasta adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy and has a high smoke point.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock can be lower in sodium and more flavorful.

Start with a box of linguini and break it in half to fit in the pot.

Add fresh basil leaves directly into the pot without chopping.

Crush 4 garlic cloves with a knife and add them whole to the pot.

Add a squeeze of minced garlic from a jar into the pot.

Dump in one jar of roasted red peppers without draining.

Add about 0.75 cup of sundried tomatoes, including the oil they are packed in.

Season with about 3 teaspoons of kosher salt, black pepper to taste, and a couple pinches of crushed red pepper.

Pour in 6 cups of water and cover the pot, turning on the heat.

Once boiling, remove the lid and stir the pasta to prevent sticking.

Cook the pasta for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Prepare about 12 oz of brie cheese by removing the rind and cutting it into smaller pieces.

Once the pasta is cooked, remove some liquid if necessary but do not drain the pasta completely.

Add the prepared brie cheese to the pasta and stir to combine, allowing it to melt into the dish.

Let the pasta sit for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt further before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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