Pasta
Pasta is the easiest homemade weeknight dinner for the entire family.
Home cooks loves easy Italian pasta recipes because it’s quick, healthy and made with a few ingredients.
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One Pot Pasta
How do you cook pasta and sauce in one pot or one pan?
One pot pasta is a time saver because the pasta is cooked right in the sauce, in your pot or pan.
This recipe yields delicious pasta as the spaghetti noodles soak up all the goodness of the ingredients.
This easy pasta recipes is quick and ready in 20 minutes.
It’s also one of the best pasta dishes ever!
How to Make One Pot Pasta?
How do you actually cook pasta and sauce together in one cookware?
First, add the following recipe ingredients into a pot:
- Onion, garlic and tomatoes
- Chicken broth
- Uncooked spaghetti
- Salt
Next, cover the pot and cook the spaghetti until al dente and serve immediately.
There is only one pot or pan to clean up after the meal, making this one of easiest homemade pasta recipes ever!
Which Pasta Is Best for One Pot Pasta?
You should use spaghetti as they will get cooked evenly.
Angel hair will work well too but you might want to cut down the cooking time by 1 – 2 minutes.
Thicker pasta like fettucine is not a great choice because they are thicker and harder to cook through.
Pot or Pan?
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 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 the pot or pan is too narrow, the pasta will not get cooked properly.
Cook’s Tips
This is one of the best homemade Italian pasta recipes.
For the best result, please follow the cooking tips below:
- You can use a pot, pan or skillet for this recipe. I recommend a non-stick pot, pan or skillet to avoid the dry spaghetti from sticking to the bottom of the cookware.
- If you use a stainless steel cookware, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Freeze Leftover Pasta?
Trust me, there will be no leftovers.
However, in case you do, you can freeze the leftover spaghetti pasta in the refrigerator.
You may keep the leftovers in a plastic container, plastic bag, or a pasta bowl covered with shrink wrap.
To eat, reheat the leftover spaghetti in the microwave for 1 minute before serving.
How Many Calories per Serving?
This recipe is only 223 calories per serving.
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One Pot Pasta (The Best Recipe!)
One of the best pasta recipes that takes 20 minutes to make in one pan. Throw all the ingredients in a pot or pan and dinner is ready for the entire family!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz. (400 g) fresh tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped Italian basil
- 8 oz. (226 g) spaghetti
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Uncover the lid and add salt. Turn off the heat and top the pasta with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Watch the cooking video on this page for step-by-step guide.
You may add shrimp and spinach to the pasta, if you like.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4 peopleServing Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 223Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 6mgSodium 690mgCarbohydrates 29gFiber 3gSugar 7gProtein 8g
Mama San
Fabulous recipe! I added a can of minced clams and baby spinach!
Lila
I have never written a review on a recipe that i used, but this pasta is AMAZING!! Kids loved it, husband said it’s his new favorite and can’t wait for me to make it again.
Admin
Thanks.
Sergeant Granny
I have a go to recipe that I usually use for one pot pasta, but I saw your recipe that used fresh tomatoes, and I thought I’d give it a try. I am so happy that I did, the end results are amazing. I had to double the recipe because I was feeding three teenagers as well as two adults. For added protein, I decided to add one half pound each of sautéed bulk Italian sausage and ground beef. It turned out perfect. Everyone loved it. Thank you for the recipe.
Gowan Digital Marketing
I made this last night with fresh tomatoes from our garden. Your right Bee, there is no left overs. So simple but soo good. Thanks for sharing!
Rasa Malaysia
Yay, awesome!
Micaela
This is sooooo good. It is my favorite. I never leave reviews. But omg. I tweak just a little. I add a dash of lemon juice at the end, a lot more Parmesan than it calls for and grilled shrimp. Oh my goodness, so good.
Hvac Colorado Springs
I have a new recipe heavy cream, soft cream, Light cream, Parmisano cheese, Milk and at the end add a taste bit of pasta.
leila kieley
I’m Italian and have a fun garden with fresh tomatoes, onions, & luscious basil and parsley. I used angel hair and never in my wildest dreams would I believe this would all combined be so delectable. I put in some freshly cut baby spinach as well & viola’ just like in the Italian bistro in Naples, Italy. Thank you Rasa, you made my day!!
Admin
Thanks.
Joy
I tried it today. I love it. Added chilli cos I love it 🥰
Cora
If I use 16oz spaghetti, I’ll double the ingredients? Thanks
Rasa Malaysia
Yes.
Directory Listing
Me and my wife have a dinner date tomorrow and this one will be addition to our menu. Thank you for sharing the recipe! I hope I can pay you back for this!
Admin
Thanks for your support!
Mary Meyer
Great recipe for two. Leftovers is lunch next day lunch. Thank you for wonderful recipe.
Admin
Thanks.