Best 9 One Pan Pasta Recipes

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One-pan pasta is a quick and easy way to cook a delicious and satisfying meal. It requires minimal ingredients and cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. With just one pot and a few simple steps, you can create a flavorful pasta dish that the whole family will love. From creamy sauces to hearty vegetables, there are endless possibilities for one-pan pasta recipes. So grab your favorite pasta, some fresh ingredients, and get ready to experience the convenience and deliciousness of one-pan pasta.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ONE-PAN GARLIC CHICKEN PESTO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pan Garlic Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: canola oil, chicken breasts, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, pesto, penne pasta, cherry tomato, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2 inch (2cm) strips
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
½ tablespoon kosher salt
½ tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup pesto
3 cups penne pasta, cooked and drained
¾ cup cherry tomato, halved
parmesan cheese, to garnish
fresh basil, chopped, to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Combine the chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking until chicken is browned.
  • Then, mix in the heavy cream, parmesan, and pesto, stirring until evenly combined.
  • Next, bring to a boil and cook until the sauce has reduced, about five to seven minutes.
  • Toss in the pasta and cherry tomatoes, stirring until evenly coated. Remove from heat.
  • To serve, sprinkle parmesan cheese and basil on top!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 892 calories, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 6 grams

ONE-PAN PASTA



One-Pan Pasta image

It's one of our most popular recipes and for good reason. This is our original one-pot pasta recipe, inspired by a dish one of our food editors ate in Puglia, Italy. All the ingredients cook together in a straight-sided skillet, you don't even need to boil water first-and it's on the table in just 20 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces linguine
12 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
1 onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 sprigs basil, plus torn leaves for garnish
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 1/2 cups water
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, red-pepper flakes, basil, oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and water in a large straight-sided skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil mixture, stirring and turning pasta frequently with tongs, until pasta is al dente and water has nearly evaporated, about 9 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper, divide among 4 bowls, and garnish with basil. Serve with oil and Parmesan.

ONE PAN ORECCHIETTE PASTA



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Every year when it's time to go back to school I get inundated with requests from students to post recipes that are super-easy, cost pennies, and require a bare minimum of kitchen equipment. This delicious orecchiette pasta recipe only has a handful of ingredients, is very cheap to make, and most importantly: only uses one pan or pot for the entire procedure.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ onion, diced
salt to taste
8 ounces spicy Italian sausages, casings removed
3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided, or as needed
1 ¼ cups orecchiette pasta, or more to taste
½ cup roughly chopped arugula, or to taste
¼ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion with a pinch of salt in hot oil until onion is soft and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir sausage into onions; cook and stir until sausage is broken up and browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour 1 1/2 cups chicken broth into sausage mixture and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add orecchiette pasta; cook and stir pasta in hot broth, adding remaining broth when liquid is absorbed, until pasta is cooked through and most of the broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir arugula into pasta-sausage mixture until arugula wilts. Ladle pasta into bowls and dust with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1359.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

ONE PAN PASTA WITH CREAMY SHRIMP AND PESTO SAUCE



One Pan Pasta With Creamy Shrimp and Pesto Sauce image

This recipe from Sunset uses only one pan. Yup, a single pan! The secret is to use frozen cooked shrimp and prepared pesto. When I make it, I thaw the shrimp by putting them in the same colander I am going to use for the pasta. Then I pour the pasta and its boiling water over the shrimp, and--voila--thawed shrimp! The recipe is very pesto-y, so, if you like, feel free to cut down on the pesto and use more sun-dried tomatoes. Also, use whatever pasta shape you like (we prefer long noodles, for instance).

Provided by CorriePDX

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces dry penne pasta
1 lb frozen pre- cooked shrimp, thawed
1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a 4- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender to bite, 7 to 12 minutes. Drain and return to pan.
  • Add shrimp, pesto, cream, broth, and dried tomatoes to pasta; stir over medium heat until hot and evenly incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

GREEK-CHICKEN ONE-PAN PASTA



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This recipe -- a riff on the classic Greek dish avgolemono -- is also a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. First, cut or shred the chicken; then, in step 2, stir it into the pot for the last minute of cooking, just to heat through.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 pound fusilli
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 4 teaspoons fresh juice and more zest for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch strips
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Combine broth, pasta, oil, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 cup water in a large straight-sided skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, 9 minutes.
  • Season chicken generously with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Continue to cook, stirring, until pasta is al dente and chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
  • Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and dill. Serve immediately, topped with more lemon zest and dill, and a generous drizzle of oil.

ONE PAN CHILI BEEF PASTA



One Pan Chili Beef Pasta image

Provided by Six Sisters

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean ground beef
2 Tablespoons dried minced onion
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 1/2 cups tomato juice
1 1/4 cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 Tablespoon sugar
8 ounces Rotini pasta (uncooked)
3 Roma tomatoes (diced)
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat in a pan until cooked through; drain grease.
  • Add onion, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, chili powder, and garlic powder.
  • Add tomato soup, tomato juice, water, tomato paste, and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir well and let simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the pasta and reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer covered for about 20 minutes or until the pasta is tender. Stir every few minutes. Turn heat down if needed.
  • Top with diced tomatoes and shredded cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2125 kcal, Fat 44 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 256 mg, Sodium 6384 mg, Carbohydrate 282 g, Sugar 101 g, Protein 166 mg

ONE-PAN PASTA WITH WILD MUSHROOMS, ZUCCHINI AND BASIL



One-Pan Pasta with Wild Mushrooms, Zucchini and Basil image

Provided by Megan Mitchell

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
6 ounces oyster mushrooms, torn into 2-inch pieces
6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, trimmed of woody ends and quartered
2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
One 13.5-ounce can coconut milk, such as Chaokoh
3 cups water
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
10 ounces orecchiette pasta
3 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch dice (about 4 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup packed basil leaves, finely chopped, plus more leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a 13-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the oil. Add the mushrooms in batches and cook, stirring occasionally until golden brown before adding more mushrooms, 10 to 12 minutes total. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and the crushed red pepper flakes. Stir together.
  • Add the coconut milk, water and nutritional yeast to the skillet. Stir together and taste for seasoning and add more salt or black pepper, if needed. Add the pasta and zucchini and stir, making sure the pasta is submerged in the liquid.
  • Cover with the lid and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover and add the basil. Stir and simmer uncovered until the sauce has thickened and the pasta is al dente, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Scoop into small shallow bowls and top with more basil and black pepper.

ONE-PAN PASTA WITH GARLIC AND OIL



One-Pan Pasta With Garlic and Oil image

Provided by Harold Mcgee

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, one pot, pastas, main course

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 pound dry or fresh spaghetti, linguini or fettuccine
2 teaspoons salt, or as needed
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon piment d'espelette or other crushed red pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, combine 1 tablespoon oil and the garlic. Place over medium heat and sauté garlic until golden. Using a slotted spoon, transfer garlic to a plate and set aside.
  • Set aside a colander placed over a bowl. Place pasta in unwashed skillet (if pasta is very long it may not lie flat on bottom until it begins to soften). Add 2 teaspoons salt and 8 cups cold water.
  • Place over high heat and cook uncovered, stirring frequently to keep pasta submerged, until pasta is almost al dente, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on pasta. Tilt pan and spoon off as much liquid as possible into a bowl, so that very little is left in pan. Add remaining 1/4 cup oil, reserved garlic, parsley and red pepper. Return just enough cooking liquid to pasta, tossing them together, to make a creamy sauce. Adjust salt as needed. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 324, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 221 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

ONE-PAN PASTA AND MEATBALLS



One-Pan Pasta and Meatballs image

Four ingredients is all you need for an easy Italian night!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic pasta sauce (any flavor)
1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
20 frozen cooked Italian-style or regular meatballs (1 inch)
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat water and pasta sauce to boiling. Stir in macaroni, meatballs and olives. Return to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790, Carbohydrate 92 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1940 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta: Short pastas like penne, rotini, and shells work best for one-pan pasta dishes, as they hold the sauce well.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent it from becoming mushy when it is added to the sauce.
  • Use a large skillet: A large skillet will give the pasta plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: If you overcrowd the skillet, the pasta will not cook evenly.
  • Add the sauce gradually: Add the sauce to the pasta a little at a time, stirring constantly. This will help the sauce to evenly coat the pasta.
  • Season to taste: Taste the pasta before serving and add more salt, pepper, or other seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

One-pan pasta dishes are a quick, easy, and delicious way to get dinner on the table. With a little planning, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal ready in just 30 minutes. So next time you're short on time, give one-pan pasta a try. You won't be disappointed!

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