One Pot Pasta

One pot does it all in this quick and easy dish. A simple saute of onions and mushrooms is simmered with tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, basil, oregano and garlic powder. Add raw macaroni to cook right in the sauce!

• Calories: 290 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup sliced onion
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 8 ounces macaroni
• 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add oil, and heat over a medium flame. Add onion and mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender.

Step 2

Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, sugar, and spices to skillet. When mixture begins to boil, stir in pasta. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 20 minutes. Stir mixture every 4 to 5 minutes while cooking.