Name: Miracle Pasta
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 12 ounce linguine pasta, uncooked, broken in half; 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 4 clove garlic, thinly sliced; 4 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; Grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling

Miracle Pasta

48 Comments

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 20 Min

What makes this dish such a miracle? The fact that it couldn't be any easier to make, that's what! If you can boil water, then you can make Miracle Pasta, and that's no exaggeration! All you need is 20 minutes, and you've got a delicious dinner ready to go!

What You'll Need

12 ounces linguine pasta, uncooked, broken in half
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling

What to Do

In a soup pot, place linguine, tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle with oregano, crushed red pepper, and salt. Drizzle top with oil and cover.
Bring to a boil over medium high heat, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes, or until liquid is almost gone. Stir in basil and serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.

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grace 9719926

May 09, 2022

will try this tonight, with adjustment for what I have in the pantry. lately I have been adding prepared minced garlic to my cooking water. Hubby who hates garlic loves it. Will re-post results.

toniretman 5006408

Jan 07, 2021

very good. too much broth. Had to drain

JRP

Aug 22, 2020

Since linguine comes in 16 oz. boxes, I'm disappointed on behalf of viewers like myself who don't have a kitchen scale.

logsdon79 5129927

Jun 08, 2020

Rick Logsdon

graymare6 5013170

Sep 09, 2018

Next time, I think I will use spaghetti of some type!

kmcartoonity 62072 74

May 08, 2018

Pasta, just like using rice, is such a versatile ingredient to add to a dish, while becoming very comforting and filling. You can use pretty much any meat or poultry that you like, as well as veggies that you happen to have on hand, and make something wonderful. Be creative and use your favorites as well as your favorite spices! Don't be afraid - you might just come up with your favorite combination!

ddeibert1 4232832

Apr 14, 2018

Very tasty. I had way too much broth though. Next time I will cut back to 2 cups and one tlb of olive oil. We were pleasantly surprised. Perfect seasoning and quick and easy.

rac7431 2877525

Dec 16, 2017

Looks scrumptious.... depending on what 'meat' you use should determine the broth you use. Adding veggies sounds great too. Better than Bullion has a fish base one. Will definitely make this pasta!!!! A meatless meal is sometimes good for you anyway.

Edmund K

Nov 25, 2017

There are a lot of nice suggestions in the comments about variations to the recipe. I like the idea of adding the pasta after adding the broth and bringing it to a boil, which is the usual way of cooking pasta. One thought I had was to use beef broth and add in some thinly sliced steak with the onion and garlic. This would make a really quick and nice dinner and it's something to keep in mind as we head into the busy days leading into the holidays.

gramspets 4031458

Mar 24, 2016

This sounds really good and all the reviews are good on this recipe. I will give it a try but was thinking of adding canned clams to it..Just thinking about it is making my mouth water Yum Yum...

ksmuller50 8642268

Aug 20, 2016

Maybe some shrimp? It dies sound good.

dstlouis507

Oct 12, 2015

I make this at least once a week. I share onion garlic in good extra virgin olive oil (prefer California so it's fresh). Add diced tomatoes and 1 quart box of chicken broth along with seasonings. Bring to a boil while I break 1 pound of spaghetti. Add to the pot keep poking it down till it is covered. When pasta is done it looks too wet....DON'T drain, just add lots of fresh basil then wait just minutes. Prepare to indulge/over indulge on your masterpiece. Not your mama's spaghetti. This is not like sauce that has simmered all day. But neither is cake like pie. There is room in our life for both. Enjoy.

sandybrantly 15201 16

Jan 30, 2024

I absolutely love your review.

pasta lover 651318 0

Aug 09, 2015

Great taste and easy. Seemed to be a little too much liquid so next time I'll use the entire box of pasta.

rjdjmom 7054134

Jul 23, 2015

I've made this several times (with vegetable broth), but the pasta always came out a little mushy. Last time, I put the pasta in after bringing everything else to a boil and it came out perfect.

jean679 2209465

Jul 22, 2015

really good the only thing I found was it took longer to cook but not a big problem I used beef broth instead of chicken

mrock3 1212470

Jul 22, 2015

I sauteed the onion and garlic in olive oil. Used home made chicken broth and added some broccoli florets, a handful of cooked pinto beans and a handful of sliced zuchinni and sliced cherry tomatoes. Easy and delicious as all Mr. Food recipies are. Thanks!!

jalexis3 2404243

Jul 16, 2015

This is so easy to make and tastes GREAT! Thanks

skigirl91164 53885 90

Apr 19, 2015

We love this recipe! I've made it 3 times and I finally got it right! Very easy to prepare!

Member 6948919

Mar 31, 2015

We loved it! I sauteed the onion and garlic in the olive oil first. Used Veg broth, and the whole lb of linguine. Good Lenten meal, and good for anytime. Thanks.

tweety65 2709583

Mar 28, 2015

We liked this very much even my husband who is very picky. We used vegetable broth instead of chicken and angle hair instead of linguine

blueyedsusie17

Mar 27, 2015

I tried this for the first time this evening. What a winner! Delicious! Good as a stand alone dish or a side dish. My husband loved it too. I will be making this again. Thanks, Mr. Food.

Nanogoodsell 24490 24

Mar 21, 2015

If you don't like it hot use it as a salad

Grammey

Mar 05, 2015

Great recipe. If you must watch your salt intake use original Mrs. Dash in it's place. My family loved this especially as I used my own veggie juice I had saved.

gjl724 0786170

Mar 05, 2015

Do you have to use chicken broth?

Test Kitchen Team

Mar 06, 2015

Hi there! You can substitute water for the chicken brother, but the flavor won't be as delicious. You could try adding more spices if you're using water instead. Enjoy!

cpbr 7408842

Mar 05, 2015

acrisafu-use what ever amount of pasta is available.

acrisafu

Mar 05, 2015

Do you know what brand makes 12oz of pasta? I've had trouble finding this.

Test Kitchen Team

Mar 05, 2015

Hi there! We used Ronzoni brand in this instance. However, if you can't find a 12-ounce box then you can just use less of a 16-ounce box. Enjoy!

idbldaru 0641137

Sep 17, 2014

I will make this upon my next trip to the Store but I must say, I'm on dialysis so I have to watch my sodium content, but will try this. It is nice to see something that doesn't have or need meat & can add what you can have. Will be back to rate it soon. Thanks

catlady6866 288727 4

Mar 09, 2015

idbldaru You can use 'reduced sodium' Diced Tomatoes, and also 'reduced sodium' Chicken Broth. They're (both) always available at the supermarket. Good luck with this recipe, and the best of health to you.

betlou236 1579382

May 18, 2014

This was surprisely easy and absolutely DELICIOUS !!!! Shared recipe with some of my neighbors.

ERR

Apr 10, 2014

Very good and very easy to make

passvict 0151443

Mar 01, 2014

Thank you. It's really sooo good. Must send your site to my daughter. How can I do that? Your site gets better and better. Keep it up. When in doubt, go to Mr. Food. VMP

sylviaplenz 249429 5

Feb 25, 2014

My husband made this for dinner last night. Wonderful aroma when I walked in the door after work. He added cooked shrimp to the dish. Wonderful. Next time will add some cooked sliced Italian sausage.

katiek1958 1664605

Feb 25, 2014

Where can I get the nutritional information?

JanRosa

Mar 15, 2014

There are many nutritional information sites (such as Calorie Count :: Foods & Recipes - GourmetSleuth.com The Gourmet Food and Cooking Resource - The Calorie Counter) in order to check on the calories of the posted recipes as well as the meals you prepare without using a formal recipe. These are only 3 of the many such sites available on line.