One Pot Pantry Pasta

 

1 pound dried pasta like spaghetti or linguine

2 cups cubed sweet potatoes or winter squash, cubed, or 2 bell peppers, diced

1 red, white, or yellow onion, thinly sliced

2 cups cherry tomatoes

2 cups fresh basil, or greens spinach or kale, chopped

3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

2 T. olive oil

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

4 cups water

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

 

Add all of the ingredients except for the cheese into a large pot or Dutch oven. Turn heat to high. Allow the mixture to boil, about 9-12 minutes, stirring often. (This will help the pasta from sticking.) Reduce to a simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes. As the liquid evaporates, the starch from the pasta will thicken the “sauce.” When everything is cooked to your liking, turn off heat and sprinkle in the cheese. Stir to combine and serve immediately. Enjoy!