Description
Mediterranean flavors dance through this one-pot spaghetti delight, bringing sunshine from Italy’s coastline to your kitchen. Savory herbs, juicy tomatoes, and tender pasta combine in a simple, soul-warming meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 pound dry spaghetti
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 (14 ounces) can artichoke hearts, drained and halved
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Garnish and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Manchego cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange spaghetti, grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and capers in a large lidded skillet, creating a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired base.
- Pour chicken stock over the ingredients, then sprinkle basil, salt, and black pepper evenly across the surface.
- Cover the skillet and set heat to high, allowing the mixture to reach a rolling boil while gently stirring to prevent pasta from clumping (approximately 6–7 minutes).
- Once boiling, remove lid and continue cooking for 13 minutes, stirring intermittently to ensure even cooking and sauce development.
- Monitor liquid levels carefully; if stock evaporates before pasta reaches al dente, supplement with additional stock or water in small increments.
- After pasta achieves perfect tenderness and sauce reaches desired consistency, remove skillet from heat.
- Incorporate Manchego cheese, stirring thoroughly to create a creamy texture and enhance flavor profile.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper as needed to balance the dish’s Mediterranean essence.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately, ensuring the spaghetti remains warm and inviting.
Notes
- Prevent pasta sticking by stirring frequently during the initial boiling phase to ensure even cooking and prevent clumping.
- Customize the dish for dietary needs by substituting chicken stock with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version or using gluten-free spaghetti for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Control sauce consistency by monitoring liquid levels and adding extra stock gradually to achieve the perfect creamy texture without overcooking the pasta.
- Enhance flavor complexity by experimenting with different cheese options like feta or parmesan to complement the Mediterranean ingredients and add personal culinary flair.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg