This is the one-pot pasta recipe you need for quick dinners and minimal cleanup. Follow these simple steps for a flavorful meal cooked entirely in a single pot.
Author:Ben Androshov
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Dinner
Method:One-Pot Boiling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound pasta (any shape)
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Place the pasta, broth, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into a large pot or Dutch oven.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir frequently to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue to simmer, stirring often, until the pasta is cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 12-15 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream, if using, and the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Serve immediately. Enjoy your easy cleanup!
Notes
You can add spinach or other quick-cooking vegetables during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Adjust the amount of broth based on your desired sauce consistency. Less broth makes a thicker sauce.