Name: One Pot Pasta Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz. pasta (spaghetti, linguini, penne, fusilli); 15 oz. can whole Roma tomatoes with their juice; 1 onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; Pinch red pepper flakes; 2 tsp. dried oregano; 10-12 large basil leaves, julienned; 32 oz. vegetable broth; 1/2 cup water or white wine; 2 tblsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/2 cup pitted, chopped Kalamata olives; Grated Parmesan cheese

A one pot pasta dinner – just dump everything in one pot and 10 minutes later, dinner!

Have you seen those One Pot Pasta Dinner recipes on the internet? I mostly see them passed around on Facebook. There are lots of different variations and I always wondered whether they really worked because, really, it sorta seems a little too good to be true doesn’t it?

I mean can you really just dump all your ingredients in a pot, bring it to a boil, and 10 minutes later have a pasta dinner all ready to serve?

Well, I was having trouble believing it would work so I decided to experiment. If you’ve ever wondered about those recipes, think of it as a public service from me to you. You’re welcome.

I really did dump everything into one big pot and cooked it for about 10 minutes or until almost all the water was absorbed. Here’s what I decided – 1) the onion still tasted just the tiniest bit raw – maybe that’s because I normally saute the onion in olive oil for my pasta sauce – and 2) the finished dish had a starchy mouthfeel. I’m sure the starchiness is a result of not having an opportunity to drain off the pasta cooking water. It’s all still right there in the pot.

Having said that, however, it wasn’t too bad! It would definitely work for a night when I’m just too tired to think about what else to cook or when I’m in a huge rush to get dinner on the table. It definitely won’t take the place of my usual freshly made tomato sauce, though :-)

If you want to give this one-pot method a try, here’s my recipe. There are also quite a few more linked at the bottom of the post. Let me know what you think!

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How to Make One Pot Pasta Dinner

Put all ingredients except the olives and about 1/4 of the fresh basil in a large pot. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 10 minutes. Stir frequently. Cook until almost all the liquid has evaporated.

Near the end of cooking, stir in the olives and the remaining basil. Continue cooking just until the olives are heated through.

Taste and adjust for salt if needed. Serve topped with Parmesan.

Enjoy!

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One Pot Pasta Dinner

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

A one pot pasta dinner - just dump everything in one pot and 10 minutes later, dinner!

Ingredients

12 oz. pasta (spaghetti, linguini, penne, fusilli)
15 oz. can whole Roma tomatoes with their juice
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 tsp. dried oregano
10-12 large basil leaves, julienned
32 oz. vegetable broth
1/2 cup water or white wine
2 tblsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 cup pitted, chopped Kalamata olives
Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Put all ingredients except the olives and about 1/4 of the fresh basil in a large pot.
Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for about 10 minutes. Stir frequently. Cook until almost all the liquid has evaporated.
Near the end of cooking, stir in the olives and the remaining basil. Continue cooking just until the olives are heated through.
Taste and adjust for salt if needed.
Serve topped with Parmesan.

Notes

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 449 Total Fat: 13g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 10g Cholesterol: 1mg Sodium: 1443mg Carbohydrates: 67g Fiber: 5g Sugar: 14g Protein: 11g

Nutrition information is calculated by Nutritonix and may not always be perfectly accurate. Use your own judgment.

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Comments

Amy @Very Culinary says
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I have seen several of these one-pot pasta dishes. And I want to make them all…including this one! Printed!
- Lana Stuart says
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  There are several that I want to try, too, Amy. So easy!
Rebecca {foodie with family} says
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One pot pastas are so much fun! Thanks for sharing this version.
- Lana Stuart says
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  This was my first time trying one, Rebecca, but won’t be my last. Lots of fun for sure.
Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says
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I love pasta dishes! Pinned to save!
- Lana Stuart says
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  We always enj0y a good pasta dish, Melissa. It appears on our dinner table at least once a week in some form.
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
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Sign me up! one pot is easy!
Amanda @The Kitcheneer says
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I love one-pot dinners! This looks delicious!
Ginny McMeans says
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Yes! One pot, and quick and tasty! That’s my motto and it looks great!
- Lana Stuart says
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  Some days you just need a quick, easy option. This was a good one!
[email protected] Mom says
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Love me some one pot meals and I absolutely love those kalamata olives!
- Lana Stuart says
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  Kalamata are my favorite!
Sues says
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OK, I’ve never even heard of making pasta like this. Crazy! It looks super quick and simple, though I’d probably still prefer to dirty a couple extra dishes :)
- Lana Stuart says
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  I thought it was really interesting, Sues. I wouldn’t do it every time, either :-)
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says
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I love love love one pot meals! This one looks like a winner!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
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I love the idea of these pastas, but I agree that the onion would taste better sautéed a bit. I’ve done them a few times with Asian flavors tough and I think it works better that way. :)
- Lana Stuart says
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  That’s interesting, Lauren. I’ll have to look around for an Asian version!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
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I made something similar to this once and it was sooo good. Yours looks amazing!
Liz says
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Nice and easy recipe. Thank you.
Lora @cakeduchess says
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I have seen them (I think mainly that one gorgeous photo…is it from Martha Stewart?) and I wonder, one day I’ll try! Yours looks great, Lana!!!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
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I am absolutely loving the one pot meal lately. So easy and fast! Your version is definitely on my list to try!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
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I’ve seen them, but I’ve never tried them. Glad you did and gave it your stamp of approval. I must try yours soon. Love the ease for busy days. Thanks, Lana!
Angela {Mind Over batter} says
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As I was reading this post I wondered about the starchy mouth feel of the pasta. That said, your photos look wonderful! I might try this one night when I’m just too tired to cook and my crew is hungry!
Meseidy says
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I’ve been wanting to make a one pot pasta dinner! This looks great!
Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com says
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I think this idea is brilliant and I must try it one of these days!
Nutmeg Nanny says
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One pot is my favorite type of pasta! So easy and delicious!
Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says
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I keep seeing these recipes and want to try them. So easy!
Kelly says
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Ummm. LOVE THIS!! Definitely want to give this a try.
Paula - bell'alimento says
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I’m all for one pot everything! Love this.

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