Easy Pot Pasta Recipes For All Times

One-pot pastas are a perfect solution for quick picnic meals or busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you want a delicious, satisfying meal without too much fuss. As the name suggests, one-pot pasta dishes are prepared in a single pot, which means less time spent cooking and less washing up. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of making one-pot pastas at home, along with two easy and delicious recipes.

Before we dive into the recipes, it’s important to understand the basic concept of one-pot pasta dishes.

What is One-Pot Pasta?

Unlike traditional pasta dishes where you boil pasta in a separate pot and then combine it with the sauce, one-pot pastas involve cooking everything together in one pot. This means you need to choose the right ingredients and cooking times to ensure that everything cooks evenly and the pasta doesn’t overcook or become mushy.

To make one-pot pastas, you will need a large pot with a tight-fitting lid, some liquid (usually water or broth), pasta, vegetables, and seasonings. You can use any type of pasta for one-pot dishes, but we recommend using short pasta like penne, fusilli, or rotini, as they cook evenly and absorb the sauce better.

Here are two easy and delicious recipes for one-pot pastas that you can try at home:

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Recipe 1: One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 pound short pasta (penne, fusilli, or rotini)
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, combine the pasta, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Stir to combine.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
3. Cook the pasta for about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened. If the sauce is too thick, you can add more broth or water.
4. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve the pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Recipe 2: One-Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 pound short pasta (penne, fusilli, or rotini)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, combine the pasta, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Stir to combine.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
3. Cook the pasta for about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened. If the sauce is too thick, you can add more broth or water.
4. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
5. Season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle with chopped parsley.