One-Pot Tomato Paste Pasta

So simple it has to hit — and this one hits. Tomato paste blooms in olive oil, then the pasta cooks right in the sauce base until glossy, silky, and full of sharp tomato flavor.

📝 Ingredients

• 6 ozspaghettiAmount6 ozIngredientspaghetti
• 1 tbspoil
• 3 clovegarlicAmount3 cloveIngredientgarlicPreparationminced minced
• 2 tbsptomato pasteAmount2 tbspIngredienttomato paste
• 2 cupchicken brothAmount2 cupIngredientchicken broth
• 1 cupwaterAmount1 cupIngredientwater
• 3/4 tspsaltAmount3/4 tspIngredientsalt
• Parmesan cheeseIngredientParmesan cheesePreparationfor finishing for finishing
• Fresh basilIngredientFresh basilPreparationfor topping for topping

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large pan over medium heat, warm oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes. Stir in tomato pasteAmount2 tbspIngredienttomato paste and cook until slightly darkened, about 1–2 minutes.
2. 2Add chicken brothAmount2 cupIngredientchicken broth, water, salt, and spaghetti. Bring to a simmer and cook until pasta is tender, about 10–12 minutes, stirring often to prevent noodles from sticking together.
3. 3Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheeseIngredientParmesan cheesePreparationfor finishing until mixed, then top with fresh basil and serve.