One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta (SeniorsGuide.com)

 8 oz whole-wheat rotini

2 cups water

2 cups vegetable broth

15 oz diced tomatoes

2 TB olive oil

1-1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

6 cups baby kale or baby spinach

1/2 cup slivered basil

Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Combine pasta, water, broth, tomatoes. oil, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and crushed red pepper in a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.

Uncover, reduce heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

Stir in kale and cook, stirring often, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, 5-7 minutes more. If you are using spinach, add it after 10 minutes of cooking instead of 5 minutes so it cooks in the last 2-3 minutes. 

Stir in basil, Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Serves 4

339 calories, Total fat: 10 g, Saturated fat: 1 g, Carbohydrates: 55 g, Fiber: 8 g, Total sugars: 6 g, Protein: 11 g,