One Pot Vegan Italian Pasta (oil-free)

Ingredients

• 16 oz pasta of choice (I used whole wheat rotini)
• 5 1/2 cups water
• 2 1/2 cups marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 tbsp capers
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp minced garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 cups spinach