One Pot Pasta Recipes That Will Change Dinner Forever (2024)

SEAFOOD PASTA

Bee Yinn Low of Rasa Malaysia uses shrimp, clams and scallops but insists you can use any combination of fishes you choose. "It's really amazing, especially with your favorite glass of wine!" she says.

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CHICKEN CAPRESE

Instead of water, blogger Bobbi Burleson's uses chicken stock to boil her rigatoni in — so you know this cheesy dish is just bursting with flavor.

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SPINACH & FETA MAC 'N' CHEESE

With a creamy feta cheese sauce, this 30-minute meal is way better than the boxed version.
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CREAMY TOMATO TORTELLINI

Thought tortellini was good on its own? Try adding whole tomatoes, turkey sausage and three different types of cheese to the pot and you'll never go basic again.
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BASIL, SAUSAGE & TOMATOES

The spaghetti will soak up all that glorious garlic and andouille flavor while it cooks in the pot.
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CREAMY LEMON

The secret to this quick supper: Adding vegetable broth to the cooking water – an instant flavor boost!
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PASTA PRIMAVERA

After everything has finished cooking, add a splash of cream and a sprinkle of parmesan for a perfect spring dinner.
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KALE & FETA

Anything made with kale means you can eat as much as you want, right?
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SPINACH & ROASTED RED PEPPER ALFREDO

Can't decide between a red sauce and a cream-based sauce? This recipe combines the best of both worlds.
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SHRIMP & VEGGIES

The sneaky secret to this one-pot meal: A tiny bit of flour to help thicken the pasta sauce. But that'll just be your little secret.
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CHEESY BEEF LASAGNA

No more struggling with long lasagna noodles. This dish is layered with dry farfalle noodles, which cook perfectly when surrounded by marinara sauce, ricotta and mozzarella.
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CACIO E PEPE

You're just four ingredients away from dinner. This simple Roman comfort food is made with only olive oil, black pepper, pasta and parmesan cheese.
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FARMERS' MARKET PASTA

Pick up whatever looks fresh at the market – asparagus, broccoli, tomatoes, eggplant, whatever – and toss it together for a veggie-tastic dish.
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TOMATO & MASCARPONE

How do you make a creamy sauce without adding any cream? Sweet, rich mascarpone to the rescue!
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SOUTHWESTERN TACO

You know all the yummy toppings you pack into a tortilla? They taste just as delicious when tossed with whole wheat noodles.
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PEANUT SESAME

Sweet, spicy, salty, crunchy? Check, check, check and check!
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TOMATO BASIL

By cooking the noodles right in the sauce, the linguine absorbs so much of that delicate tomato and basil flavor.
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GARLIC & EGGPLANT

Swap out regular pasta for brown rice noodles and you've got a meal gluten-free and vegan eaters can enjoy too!
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COCONUT SHRIMP

It's all the satisfaction of deep-fried coconut shrimp – just without the deep-fried remorse that comes after chowing down on a whole platter.
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BRIE & SUN DRIED TOMATOES

Stir in a little brie just before serving to thicken the sauce and give the entire dish a rich, creamy texture.
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PASTA ALLA PUTTANESCA

Use canned artichoke hearts, chick peas and black olives for the quickest made-from-scratch dinner ever.
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SALMON COCONUT CURRY

Want to amp up the spice in this Asian-inspired dish? Toss a few extra slices of chile in to the pot and let it boil away.
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FRENCH ONION

Get all the sweet-savory flavor of the classic Provencal soup in this comforting pasta dish. Toss a little gruyere cheese on top for an even more authentic experience.
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SPICY THAI PEANUT

Don't have fish sauce or keffir lime leaves in your pantry? No problem: Simple substitute them for soy sauce and grated lime zest, respectively, and keep on cooking!
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