One Pot Veggie Smash Penne Pasta Recipe

Name: One Pot Veggie Smash Penne Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pantry Items; 8 ounces Penne; 1/3 cup Chopped sun-dried tomatoes, with oil; 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Kosher salt, to taste; 1 teaspoon Olive oil; Fridge Clean Out; 1/2 Red or yellow onion, thinly sliced; 4 Cloves of garlic, thinly sliced; 1/2 Sliced red bell pepper; 4 ounces Sliced mushrooms, any kind; 1/2 Bunch of asparagus, chopped; 2 cups Fresh baby spinach; 2 2/3 cups Water; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving; 4 sprigs Fresh basil, julienned

Servings: persons

Pantry Items
8 ounces Penne
1/3 cup Chopped sun-dried tomatoes, with oil
1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Kosher salt, to taste
1 teaspoon Olive oil
Fridge Clean Out
1/2 Red or yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 Cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 Sliced red bell pepper
4 ounces Sliced mushrooms, any kind
1/2 Bunch of asparagus, chopped
2 cups Fresh baby spinach
2 2/3 cups Water
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
4 sprigs Fresh basil, julienned

1
Heat olive oil in a heavy, large, straight sided skillet (preferably with a lid). Add the sliced onions, mushrooms, and red pepper and saute for about 8 minutes, while you chop the other ingredients.
2
Combine the penne, sun-dried tomatoes and a spoonful of oil from the jar, garlic, red-pepper flakes, half of the basil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and water in a large straight-sided skillet (the penne should lay flat).
3
Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil mixture, stirring and turning pasta frequently with tongs or a spatula, until pasta is al dente and water has nearly evaporated, about 11 minutes. Add more water if the mixture seems too dry (may be dependent on how much water your veggies sweat out during the process).
4
Add the asparagus in the last 2 minutes of boiling, so the asparagus retains some crunch and doesn't get too squishy.
5
Add baby spinach in the last 1 minute of boiling and mix in.
6
Season to taste with salt and pepper, put your portion in a bowl(s), and garnish with basil. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan. Eat the rest for leftovers, either at room temp or warmed up!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pantry Items, 8 ounces Penne, 1/3 cup Chopped sun-dried tomatoes, with oil, 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, One Pot Veggie Smash Penne Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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One Pot Veggie Smash Penne Pasta

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