This Dairy Free Mediterranean One Pot Pasta recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, and is pantry staple friendly with tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts, and roasted red pepper! This simple one pot pasta is one of our favorite dairy free Mediterranean recipes that’s weeknight friendly.
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This Mediterranean One Pot Pasta is a weeknight wonder made with a few pantry staple ingredients for a creamy and flavorful bowl. I love a good one pot meal, especially one that is hearty and packed with tons of vegetables and amazing flavors! This pantry staple friendly pasta has it all – pasta that cooks directly in the pot with a delicious, bright, herby sauce.
This Mediterranean One Pot Pasta Is:
- Creamy
- Earthy
- Bright
- Packed with Flavor
- Versatile – use what ingredients you have on hand!
- Vegan, gluten free, and SO easy to make
What’s In This Mediterranean One Pot Pasta?
- Gluten Free Rotini Pasta: I used this rotini for a fun twist (pun intended!), but you can use any pasta of your choice. And if you’re gluten free or cooking for someone who may be, this great GF rotini can be found here.
- Diced Tomatoes: I only use no salt added diced tomatoes, these boxed tomatoes are really great to stock up on! I like boxed tomatoes better because they are BPA free and more eco-friendly than aluminum cans. If you haven’t read about the dangers of consuming foods stored in BPA cans, head over to Nutrition Facts to read more.
- Tomato Paste: thickens the sauce with a deep bold tomato flavor. I only use a no salt added tomato paste, so you can control the amount of salt in the dish.
- Bell Pepper: If you don’t have fresh peppers, these sweet roasted red peppers are a great substitute! I love adding them to breakfast bakes, sandwiches or wraps, and soups.
- Marinated Artichoke Hearts – I love stocking up on these giant jars of Mediterranean Artichoke Hearts. They add so much flavor to this dish.
- Kalamata Olives: make sure they are pitted! I love the rich briney flavor of these herby kalamata olives, which have a purple hue and a really nice flavor. These Greek olives are fantastic for adding to salads, to dips, or just as a quick snack. I like to use these olive packs, which are great for when you need a handful of olives like in this dish.
- Onion & Garlic for flavor
- Mushrooms
- Fresh basil
Make Mediterranean Pasta Dairy Free for a Healthy Version
This dairy free Mediterranean pasta recipe is a fantastic take on the classic without all the dairy. I’m all about making recipes plant-based and dairy free when I can. Dairy-free cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. You can achieve total richness and creaminess with some simple swaps. By building meals around vegan pantry staples and swapping in a few plant-based ingredients you can make healthier meals for you and your family. I made a list of my 125 favorite vegan pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my vegan recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and healthy recipes are fantastic meatless and dairy free meals for your table.
How Do I Make This One Pot Pasta?
Well, it couldn’t be easier! One pot pastas are awesome because you only have one dish to clean at the end of the meal… a major win!
Step 1
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the garlic and onions and sauté on low heat for 5-6 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
Step 2
Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot and stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
One of the BEST Mediterranean Pantry Recipes
This dairy free Mediterranean pasta recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple meal! It uses almost all ingredients you would have in your dry pantry or cupboards – most of which you probably have on hand. Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious and healthy meals using a few staples you can rotate. I made a list of my Top 125 Plant-Based Pantry Staples that always keep stocked. And you can check out all my favorite pantry staple ingredients in my Amazon shop here. By stocking up on healthy whole ingredients you can cook delicious recipes without a trip to the store!
What Should I Serve with this Pasta?
In keeping with the Mediterranean vibes, here are a few other recipes we love!
Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken with Vegetables (Whole30, Paleo, Keto)
Seasonal Roasted Root Vegetables with Lemon Caper Vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Instant Pot Baba Ganoush (Vegan, Paleo, Whole30, Gluten Free)
Raw Beet Salad with Apples (Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo, Whole30)
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Mediterranean One Pot Pasta (V, GF)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped
- 1 cup artichoke hearts
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers chopped
- 1 6 ounce No-Salt-Added Tomato Paste
- 1 14 ounce can No-Salt-Added Diced Tomatoes with juice
- 1 16 ounce box gluten free pasta I used rotini
- 8 cups water or low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil julienned
- Himalayan Sea Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Optional Vegan cheese to top
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the garlic and onions and saute on low heat for 5-6 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot and stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
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