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A bowl of fusilli pasta mixed with broccoli, mushrooms, tomatoes, and topped with grated Parmesan cheese, perfect for Simple Healthy Meals.

One Pot Brown Rice Pasta with Vegetables

This recipe makes a simple, healthy pasta dish using brown rice fusilli. It cooks entirely in one pot, making cleanup easy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 oz box brown rice fusilli pasta, uncooked Jovial brand used in testing
  • 1 large head broccoli, chopped into small florets
  • 1 package sliced mushrooms
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1.5 cups jarred pasta sauce Rao’s brand used in testing
  • 3 cups low sodium stock (chicken or veggie)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flake
  • 1 bag fresh spinach
  • As needed parmesan cheese for topping

Equipment

  • Large sauce pan or dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan or dutch oven over medium high heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook until it becomes translucent. Add the garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients, from the pasta through the red pepper flakes, and stir to combine everything.
  4. Cover the pot with a lid and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally until most of the liquid is absorbed. You want a little liquid remaining, as it will thicken upon standing, but avoid a soupy consistency.
  6. Turn off the heat and add the bag of spinach. Stir the spinach in and cover the pot with the lid. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Stir again; by this time, most of the liquid should be absorbed.
  7. Top the pasta with freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

This dish thickens as it rests. If you find it too thick later, you can add a splash of water or stock when reheating.

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