One Pot Pasta

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic One Pot Pasta to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing One Pot Pasta, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup sliced onion
• 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black
• pepper
• 8 ounces macaroni

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Add oil, and heat over a medium flame

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Add onion and mushrooms

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, sugar, and spices to skillet

Step 6: Technique & Execution

When mixture begins to boil, stir in pasta