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One Pot Pasta (The Best Recipe!)

One of the best pasta recipes that takes 20 minutes to make in one pan. Throw all the ingredients in a pot or pan and dinner is ready for the entire family!

Course American Recipes
Cuisine Dinner
Keyword pasta recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 223 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 14 oz. fresh tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian basil
  • 8 oz. spaghetti
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a wide skillet, pan or pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, saute 3 minutes or until they start to brown. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian basil and spaghetti.
  2. Press the spaghetti with a spatula to submerge the pasta in the liquid. If your skillet, pan or pot is not wide enough, break the spaghetti into halves before cooking. Cover with the lid and reduce heat to medium-low.

  3. Cook for 8 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. If the pasta is not cooked after 8 minutes, add a little bit more chicken broth, cover the lid and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. Uncover the lid and add salt. Turn off the heat and top the pasta with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Watch the cooking video on this page for step-by-step guide.

You may add shrimp and spinach to the pasta, if you like.

Nutrition Facts
One Pot Pasta (The Best Recipe!)
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 223 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 690mg30%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 8g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.