BREAKING NEWS YOU GUYS. You can make an entire pasta dinner in the oven! And on the stovetop! All in one single pot!
Essentially what we have here are the best parts of pasta. Think sauteed garlic, rich sauces, and that perfect flavor trio of cheese, herbs, and noodles all packaged up in an impossibly creamy texture.
All that comes with a bonus thing that isn’t normally part of pasta night: a little extra time on your hands.
1. One-Pot Ziti With Sausage
Ugh. Just looking at this makes me hungry, and I literally just had lunch. This pasta is just so ridiculously rich. You’ve got ziti noodles swimming in sauce with ricotta and mozzarella, which is already a win.
But then you get all those crumbles of Italian sausage, and that smokiness just perfectly balances out all that cheesy richness. It’s a total flavor harmony, and I am SO here for it.
2. One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
This is everything you love about classic chicken parm, but it’s so much easier to pull off. Plus, it has pasta, which automatically makes it a million times better in my book.
You don’t have to stress about a sink full of dishes. Everything from the chicken and marinara to the pasta itself gets cooked up in just one pot. So good and so simple!
3. One-Pot Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine alfredo is one of those insanely addictive pasta dishes that’s just impossible to say no to.
Every recipe out there gives you a pretty similar flavor, so why not go for the one that’s the absolute easiest? Yep, this is the one. You’re welcome.
4. One-Pot Bacon Broccoli Pasta
Bacon and broccoli in the same dish? I know it’s not the most common pairing, but it just WORKS. Trust bacon to make broccoli a little more exciting for the kids!
Honestly, I bet they’ll be asking for a second scoop of this one.
5. One-Pot Spaghetti
If you thought your spaghetti night was already a breeze, just wait. This recipe is SO easy, and the result is completely spectacular.
We’re talking a rich marinara sauce, perfectly seasoned ground beef, noodles cooked just right, and all that melty cheese. It’s hard to believe it all happens in one pot. I’m telling you, once you try making it this way, you’ll never look back.
6. One-Pot Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Lemon and ricotta come together to create such a light and refreshing sauce. I just love how the mild saltiness of the cheese plays with the tartness from the lemon.
It gives the whole dish a richness that isn’t heavy at all. It’s the kind of pasta that will have you going back for seconds, for sure.
7. One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Garlic and parmesan are just a dream team. Add some butter and fettuccine to the mix and you have a phenomenal dish on your hands.
This pasta is absolutely swimming in a creamy, cheesy sauce. You’ll love how the garlic provides a little kick that cuts through the richness of the parmesan, so the sauce is savory without being too much. It’s just perfection.
8. One-Pot Spinach and Feta Macaroni and Cheese
It’s mac and cheese, but with a healthy little secret! It’s totally okay if the kids aren’t big fans of veggies.
This mac is so ridiculously rich and cheesy that they won’t even bat an eye at a few little leaves of spinach in there.
9. One-Pot Spaghetti Carbonara
Every parent needs a solid carbonara recipe. If you’re still looking for yours, this one is beyond perfect. It’s so outrageously easy to make and it delivers amazing results every single time.
Let’s be real: you just can’t go wrong with white sauce, pasta, and cheese! It’s what makes this dish a total win.
10. One-Pot Pizza Pasta Bake
Why should you ever have to choose between pizza and pasta? Now you can have them both in one glorious pot. This bake brings together two Italian icons into one masterpiece of a meal.
You get rotini pasta, Italian sausage, and pepperoni all baked in a perfectly seasoned tomato sauce. And the best part? A super generous amount of mozzarella on top for that stringy, ooey-gooey goodness we all love.
11. One-Pot Pasta Primavera
Primavera means “springtime” in Italian, and this dish is bursting with bright spring vegetables. We’re talking broccoli, shallots, carrots, zucchini, squash, bell peppers, and so much more!
Tossed with farfalle noodles and a yummy coconut milk sauce, this pasta primavera is a total spring sensation.
12. One-Pot Spaghetti Puttanesca
If you’re hunting for some unique flavors, look no further than puttanesca. Unlike your typical meat or cream sauces, this one gets its bold character from Kalamata olives, capers, and anchovies.
The mix of salty and umami flavors gives the pasta such a wonderfully distinct taste. It’s also loaded up with red peppers, oregano, and garlic. This one might just become your new favorite.
13. One-Pot Ravioli in a Creamy Tomato Beef Sauce
Let’s be honest, making ravioli from scratch is a big project. But the good news is, you don’t have to do any of that for this recipe. All you need is some store-bought beef ravioli.
Don’t worry, once it’s swimming in the delicious tomato cream sauce you’ll cook it in, it will taste completely homemade. It’s our little secret.
14. One-Pot Pasta Bolognese
Bolognese might sound a little fancy, but it’s actually super basic in the best way. It always amazes me how a simple mix of veggies, tomatoes, and ground meat can create the most mouthwatering pasta sauce.
Toss that sauce with your favorite pasta and some cheese, and boom. Dinner is served.
15. One-Pot Veggie Pasta
This is the perfect way to use up those leftover veggies in your fridge and turn them into a spectacular pasta night! The kids might not be thrilled about vegetables in their pasta, but trust me, they won’t be able to get enough of this.
I mean, this bowl is seriously decadent. With a rich tomato sauce, perfectly cooked rotini, and all that gooey mozzarella, the little ones won’t even notice the red bell peppers and zucchini.
16. Easy One-Pot Lasagna
I know this sounds too good to be real, but I’ve tried it and can tell you it is 100% legit. Yes, you can actually make lasagna in just one pot!
No more separate pots for noodles and sauce. No layering. No baking. And the result is just as amazing. My mind was completely blown.
17. One-Pot Pasta With Cheesy Lentil Sauce
This pasta might be vegetarian, but it’s so delectable, you won’t even miss the meat. The dish features a thick tomato lentil sauce that’s bursting with cheesy goodness.
It’s everything comfort food should be. Plus, it gets bonus points for being nutritious. It’s also super easy to make—dinner will be on the table in just 20 minutes.
18. One-Pot Garlic White Wine Pasta
If you’re on the hunt for something a bit fancy for a date night or a sophisticated brunch, this recipe is a perfect fit.
Nothing elevates a dish quite like a splash of white wine, right? The flavor it adds to the sauce is just to die for.
19. One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
Fresh tomatoes and basil are another one of those classic pairings. Together, they create a flavor that is so light and refreshing, yet completely addictive.
The color contrast between the red and green makes the dish so vibrant, too. Adding even more color and flavor are spinach leaves, parmesan, and pancetta. YUM.
