See a roundup of six, easy-to-make, one-pot pasta recipes, full of fiber from beans and vegetables.
Perfect for busy weeknights.
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Theres a reason why, in virtually every pantry, youll find at least one box of pasta.
Jessica Jones, RD, is a registered dietitian, cookbook author, and the co-creator of Heaven Made Easy.
Its also cheap and cooks quickly, which, if youre busy (arent we all?)
is definitely a benefit.
Mardi Michels is a recipe develop and the creator of Eat.
Shes also the author of the book, In The French Kitchen With Kids.
Sue Moran is a recipe developer and the creator of View From The Great Island.
On its own, pasta is pretty nutrient-poor.
(Unless you go-for analt-pasta, like chickpea, edamame, or lentil.)
And you could do it without dirtying another dish in the process.
Ready to get cooking?
Jessica Jones, RD, is a registered dietitian, cookbook author, and the co-creator of Heaven Made Easy.
Keep reading to see six one-pot pasta recipes loaded with fiber.
They can cook together and it helps vary the texture, too.
Add the oil to a large pot on medium-high heat.
Add splashes of water as needed to deglaze the pot.
Bring to a gentle simmer and partially cover with a lid.
Cook for 10 to 15 minutes on medium heat until pasta is al dente.
Check on it every few minutes to stir and ensure the bottom of the pot doesnt burn.
Serve it generously into bowls, top with some freshly sliced basil leaves, and enjoy!
Its also the perfect way to use whats in your crisper before it goes bad.
Here,View From The Great IslandcreatorSue Moranshares one of her favorite pasta-and-veggies recipes.
Yields 46 servings
Ingredients12 oz.
Put everything except the cheese into a large pot.
If your pasta doesnt fit completely into the pot, nudge it down into the water as it softens.
Babysit the pot a little bit to ensure that the pasta doesnt stick.
Dont over cook the pasta, there will still be some water left in the pot.
Toss the pasta with the cheese, and serve with the extra tomatoes and lots of fresh basil.
Heres something else thats great about it: its ready in just 15 minutes.
In a large pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the garlic and cook for about 45 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add chili flakes, paprika, white beans, black pepper, and give a good toss.
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Stir in the vegetable broth or hot water, salt, and bring to a boil.
Add pasta, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook with the lid on, stirring frequently.
Stir until the spinach is wilted; it will take about two minutes.
Turn the heat off, add grated parmesan cheese and toss until well combined.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
It incorporates another high-fiber food as well: kale.
Add the sauce to a medium pot and bring to a light simmer.
Cook for five minutes over low heat, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens.
Add the pasta to a pot of salted boiling water.
Boil for 10 minutes without the lid, stirring occasionally.
Drain well, and add the pasta to a bowl with the butter.
Toss together until all the butter is melted into the pasta.
Enjoy with your favorite toppings!
One-Pot Pasta With Vegetables and Meatballs
Beans strike once again as the high-fiber ingredient in this recipe fromEat.
Write.creatorMardi Michels, but theres another one thats more of a wildcard: squash.
One taste of this dish and youll wonder why you dont pair them together more often.
Preheat the broiler to 400 F.
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Add the butternut squash cubes and cook for approximately three minutes.
Add a splash of chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pot clean.
Add the tomatoes and their juices to the pot along with the rest of the stock.
Bring to a boil then add the pasta, stirring to combine well.
verify the pasta is covered in liquid.
Place the lid on the pot and cook for four minutes less than the package directions for the pasta.
Remove the lid, add the cherry tomatoes and beans, stirring to combine well.
Add the spinach on top of the pot, cover and cook a further four minutes.
Sprinkle with some freshly chopped parsley to serve.
Another way to up the fiber in your pasta dinner?
Watch the video below to see how to make them:
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That way, flavor is literally cooked into every bite.
Also in this recipe are carrots, celery, tomatoes, and paprika.
Next, add in garlic and smoked paprika, and stir it all together.
Pour in the tinned tomatoes, veggie stock, and the pasta.
Cook for around 15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
double-check you stir it occasionally and taste to adjust seasoning.
Serve it with some freshly chopped basil.
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