How To Make       One Pot Pasta with Tomato Mascarpone Sauce

A quick and easy one pot pasta with fresh tomatoes, zucchini, and  basil. And the creamy tomato mascarpone sauce will keep you coming back  for more. Perfect for when you need to get dinner on the table fast!

– Extra-virgin olive oil – Yellow onion – Garlic – Dried oregano – Tomatoes – Zucchini – Tomato paste – Salt – Rotini – Mascarpone – Fresh basil

What You'll Need

Step 1. In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat olive  oil over medium-low heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent, about  5-6 minutes. Add garlic and oregano, and cook for an additional minute.

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Step 2. Add tomatoes, zucchini, tomato paste, and salt and stir to combine. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.

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Step 3. Pour boiling water and rotini into the pot. Give it a stir and simmer  for 10-12 minutes. You may need to adjust the heat to low if it reaches a  rapid boil and starts to splatter. Remove from heat.

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Step 4. Add mascarpone and basil and stir thoroughly. If mixture is too thick, add an additional tablespoon or two of hot water.

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* Try different pasta shapes each time you make this, and see which one you like best! I like rotini for this dish because it holds the thick sauce really well.

Variations & Substitutions

* Use spinach pasta (or any type of pasta made of veggies) or gluten-free pasta to make an even healthier meal. * Add your favorite protein for a heartier dish (chicken, turkey, tofu, or chickpeas would all work great!).

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SERVE  AND  ENJOY!