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Home » Food » Main Dishes » Pasta » One Pot Pasta Dinner

One Pot Pasta Dinner

By Lana Stuart · Published: Aug 11, 2014 · Last Modified: Oct 20, 2020 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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A one pot pasta dinner - just dump everything in one pot and 10 minutes later, dinner! From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/one-pot-pasta-dinner/

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?

A one pot pasta dinner - just dump everything in one pot and 10 minutes later, dinner! From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/one-pot-pasta-dinner/

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

Everything in the pot for One Pot Pasta Dinner

Put all ingredients except the olives and about ¼ 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.

Stir in olives and basil for One Pot Pasta Dinner

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 Dinners from Other Bloggers:

  • One-Pan Pasta from Lottie + Doof
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  • One Pot Farmer's Market Pasta from The View From Great Island

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A one pot pasta dinner - just dump everything in one pot and 10 minutes later, dinner! From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/one-pot-pasta-dinner/

A one pot pasta dinner - just dump everything in one pot and 10 minutes later, dinner! From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/one-pot-pasta-dinner/

One Pot Pasta Dinner

A one pot pasta dinner - just dump everything in one pot and 10 minutes later, dinner!
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Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 449kcal
Author: Lana Stuart

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
  • ½ cup water or white wine
  • 2 tblsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ½ cup pitted chopped Kalamata olives
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  • Put all ingredients except the olives and about ¼ 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

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1443mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g

Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your health care provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

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  1. Paula - bell'alimento says

    August 14, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    I'm all for one pot everything! Love this.

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  2. Kelly says

    August 13, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    Ummm. LOVE THIS!! Definitely want to give this a try.

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