One-Pot Pasta

By BobLongo

Ingredients

• serves 3-4.
• 16 oz. (one package) dry linguine
• 14 oz. (one can) diced tomatoes with juices
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 big sprigs of basil (plus a few more leaves for garnish)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• salt + pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot combine the first ten ingredients listed above. Bring the liquid to a roaring boil. Slightly reduce the heat (to a low boil) and cook for nine minutes until the pasta is al dente. Be sure to stir the pasta every once in a while so none of it sticks to the bottom of the pot. I like to check the pasta but removing a piece and taking a bite (don't burn yourself!). If it's almost cooked all the way through then you're done.