One Pot Pasta

This is easy and delicious. You've probably seen pasta packages in the grocery store filled with spice and dried noodles that you just toss into a deep pan, add water, herbs, spices, meat if you like, bring to a boil, then simmer until all of the liquid is absorbed. Well, you don't need to buy it, you can make it.  Here you go!

I made a wine version at home today.  

Get a deep wide pan, add 4 cups of water, 1 cup red wine, one larger can of diced tomatoes, add a handful of basil, 1 tsp. chili spices (optional), 1 tbsp. oregano, 1 tbsp. powdered garlic, or 2 cloves of fresh, and anything else you like, including the olives I added the other day.  You can also add meat if you desire. Then add 2 handfuls of spaghetti.  I find spaghetti works best. You can also drizzle a little oil over so pasta doesn't stick.

Add 2 tbsp. chicken soup paste or any other flavorful chicken broth, to water for extra flavor.

Add everything to a pan including pasta, bring to a boil, simmer, and toss about a little now and then so pasta doesn't stick.

Once the pasta has absorbed the liquid over a period of 20 to 30 minutes, finish your pasta off.  Stir it up and add additional 1/4 cup red wine if you like, season with salt and pepper and 1/2 cup of tomato sauce too if you so desire and your favorite cheese.