Skip the Boiling Water! Easy One-Pot Pasta Recipes

Love pasta but hate the extra pot, the boiling water, and the draining? These recipes make dinner a little easier by letting the pasta cook right in the sauce, along with the rest of the ingredients. From creamy, cheesy pasta to hearty meat sauces and veggie-packed dinners, these recipes mean less cleanup and one less step between you and dinner. Just the kind of shortcut busy weeknights call for!

1. One-Pot Pasta by Chana S

This recipe is my go-to Thursday night dinner. The minced garlic adds a kick of flavor that my family really enjoys!

2. One-Pot Pargiyot Pasta by Rena Tuchinsky

My new favorite one-pot pasta that will soon be yours as well! This meal is ready in under 30 minutes and it’s a full and filling supper you and your family are sure to enjoy!

3. One-Pot Lemon Pasta (Gluten Free) by Rena Tuchinsky

You are only one pot away from a creamy yet light delicious pasta supper!

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4. One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce by Mushka Pinson

Make only one pot dirty and get a whole meal!

5. One-Pot Cheesy Tomato Pasta by Malka Schechter

Malka is making the gooey red pasta she grew up on. With just one pot and a few ingredients, it’s the kind of recipe everyone in her family – even her younger sister – knows by heart.

Watch the full episode on Kitchen Kids!

6. One-Pot Creamy Pasta and Meat Sauce (Dairy Free) by Erin Grunstein

7. One-Pot Mac and Cheese by Sara Goldstein

Who doesn’t love a comforting pot of mac and cheese? This version tastes incredible and is made in one pot. That’s right, no separate pots for boiling noodles and making cheese sauce. Meet your new Thursday-night staple.

8. Mom’s Best-Ever One-Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs with Mushrooms by Glicky Eizikovics

There’s nothing like old-fashioned spaghetti and meatballs. In this recipe, my mother shares one of our favorite dinners, bringing back amazing childhood memories. This recipe is quick and easy to toss together. Everything is made in the same pot, which means fewer pots to wash and an epically flavorful sauce.

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