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One of the best pasta recipes that takes 20 minutes to make in one pan. Throw all the ingredients in the pan and dinner is ready for the entire family!

One-Pan Pasta - Quick and easy pasta recipe that takes 20 minutes to make. Throw all the ingredients in the pan and dinner is ready for the entire family!

Top down view of one-pan pasta.

How Do You Cook Pasta and Sauce Together?

One pan pasta recipe is your answer and pasta is the easiest weeknight dinner for the entire family. This recipe will be your life saver as it’s so easy and quick.

The pasta is cooked right in the sauce, in your pan, in 20 minutes. This recipe yields delicious pasta as the noodles soak up all the goodness of the ingredients.

Close-up of spaghetti cooked in a pan.

So, how do you actually cook them together? All you have to do is throw all your ingredients: tomatoes, chicken broth, uncooked spaghetti and seasonings into the pan and magic happens! There is one pan to clean up after the meal, making this one of the easiest Italian pasta recipes ever!

One-pan spaghetti pasta recipe with tomatoes, onions and garlic.

Which Pasta is Best for One-Pan Pasta?

You should use spaghetti as the noodles are thinner and they will get cooked evenly in the pan. Angel hair will work well, too, but you might want to cut down the cooking time by 1 minute or so, as you don’t want soggy and overcooked pasta.

Quick and easy One-Pan Pasta served in a plate, with a fork.

Pan or Pot?

For the cookware, you can use a pot, for example: a Dutch oven, or a wide soup pot. I like to use my skillet for one-pan pasta. For the best results, make sure your cookware is wide enough for the spaghetti noodles.

If not, break the spaghetti into halves so they are covered by the sauce while cooking. If it is too narrow, the pasta will not get cooked properly.

One-pan pasta topped with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley is one of the easiest pasta recipes ever!

Cook’s Tips

As I mentioned above, this is one of the best homemade Italian pasta recipes that is easy, however there are a few tips that I wanted to share with you.

  • You can use any skillet to try this recipe. To be completely fail-proof, use a non-stick skillet to avoid the dry spaghetti from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.
  • If you use a regular stainless steel skillet, remember to use the spatula to flip up the spaghetti so they don’t stick to the bottom.
  • Add more chicken broth if the sauce dries up and the spaghetti is not fully cooked.
  • For tomatoes, I recommend Campari tomatoes as they are juicier, sweeter and less acidic, making the Campari’s a top choice for this recipe.

Can You Freeze The Leftover

Trust me, there will be no leftovers, but in case you do, you can just freeze them in the refrigerator.

You have keep them in a plastic container, ziploc bag, or a pasta bowl covered with shrink wrap. To eat, reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.

What Dishes to Serve with this Pasta Recipe?

For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

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    One-Pan Pasta Recipe

    Quick and easy pasta recipe that takes less than 20 minutes to make. Throw all the ingredients in the pan and dinner is ready for the entire family! 

    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Keyword One-Pan Pasta
    Prep Time
    Cook Time
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    Servings 4 people
    Calories 387 kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 cup chopped onion
    • 6 cloves garlic, minced
    • 14 oz. fresh tomatoes, diced
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian basil
    • 8 oz. spaghetti
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
    • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
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    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in a wide skillet, pan or pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, saute 3 minutes or until they start to brown. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian basil and spaghetti. 

      Ingredients for one-pan pasta: tomatoes, garlic and onion

    2. Press the spaghetti with a spatula to submerge the pasta in the liquid. If your skillet, pan or pot is not wide enough, break the spaghetti into halves before cooking. Cover with the lid and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 8 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. If the pasta is not cooked after 8 minutes, add a little bit more chicken broth, cover the lid and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.

      Spaghetti, tomatoes, chicken broth and herb in a pan.

    3. Uncover the lid and add salt. Turn off the heat and top the pasta with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

    Recipe Notes

    You may add shrimp and spinach to the pasta, if you like.

    Nutrition Facts
    One-Pan Pasta Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (4 people)
    Calories 387 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 10g 15%
    Saturated Fat 2g 10%
    Cholesterol 3mg 1%
    Sodium 362mg 15%
    Potassium 628mg 18%
    Total Carbohydrates 59g 20%
    Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
    Sugars 6g
    Protein 17g 34%
    Vitamin A 19.2%
    Vitamin C 23.4%
    Calcium 16.2%
    Iron 12.3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    2. So delicious and loved by all the family. I used 400g fresh spaghetti pasta rather than dried, a mix of fresh and canned italian tomatoes, 3 cups chicken broth and I added sliced spanish chorizo sausage, spinach, a splash of wine and about twice the amount of fresh herbs and parmesan. Super tasty. I did wonder about the 6 cloves of garlic but it was perfect!! Thanks will be trying more of you recipes.

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    3. This is one of the best pasta recipes I have tried. Who would think to cook pasta in one pot and so delicious.

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    5. Delicious pasta. I used diced canned heirloom tomatoes including the juice plus one can of water. I had some tomato juice so I added about 1/2 cup. I used enough spaghetti for two servings. I added some IKEA chicken meatballs and chopped frozen asparagus during the last 10 minutes. It was very good. Love the one pot cooking.

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    8. Very tasty indeed and a hit in our household. Thank you! I added wine like others suggested here too. Gives it that kick. Love your site!

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    10. If I add shrimp to the recipe do I put in at the same time as all the other ingredients? This looks fabulous and I cant wait to try it out!

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    11. Hi – This recipe looks amazing!! If I double the recipe, can I add a 28oz can of chopped tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes? And would I have to use less chicken stock?

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    12. Hello I just finished making one pot pasta. Love,love,love the recipe I used caned petite hunts chopped tomatoes 14.5 punch do not drain. I also added sauteed mushrooms to the onions and garlic. It was amazing, wonderful taste like something u get in an expensive Italian restaurant. Will definitely make again and again. Thanks so much for the recipe.

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    13. This was so delicious! There’s nothing better than pasta, especially with tomatoes and basil! Mine took about 18 minutes to absorb the liquid, absolutely yummy recipe!

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    14. I made this last night and think it’s a perfect recipe to use as a base for all sorts of options! I doubled the recipe (used tinned crushed tomatoes), added red lentils, white wine, a dollop of pesto and sriracha at the beginning, grated zucchini and carrot towards the end, and baby spinach at the end. My husband and I both loved it and the spaghetti cooked perfectly. I’ll be creating and cooking variations of this going forward and have already shared this with my daughters. Thank you!

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    25. It’s best for people like me who doesn’t have much time to cook! Love this recipe as it is easy to prepare and takes little time make. Thanks for sharing!

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    29. Hi there. Wonderful and mouth watering! It seems to be delicious and strikes my eyes. I’m a new cooker and finding some pasta menu to practice. I really want to try your Quick and easy pasta recipe. I have plan to do a cooking activity with my kid so I bought a pasta maker from here https://www.eathealthyandthrive.com/best-pasta-maker/. I think it can earn more experience and fulfill my family’s time. Your recipe also make us enjoy eating. Thanks for sharing.

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    30. I came across this recipe on FB and went right to the stove. The only changes I made were 2 cloves of garlic instead of 6, and added wine and crushed red pepper. I say it is the best pasta I have had in many moons! Thank you for the recipe.

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    33. I wanted to try your One Pot Pasta recipe but for some reason I can’t print out the recipe. How do I get it?

      Mary Brack

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