One Pan Pasta Dinner: Quick and Easy Meal

This One Pan Pasta Dinner is a delightful and hassle-free meal that brings together all your favorite ingredients in one pot. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines pasta, veggies, and protein for a wholesome family dinner.

Ingredients

• 12 oz penne pasta
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup spinach, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
2. Add diced bell pepper and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until soft.
3. Stir in the penne pasta, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
5. Add chopped spinach and shredded chicken to the skillet, stirring until the spinach wilts and everything is heated through.
6. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
7. Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy your one pan pasta dinner!