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    One Pot Pasta

    Published: Apr 10, 2019 · Modified: Oct 18, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    One pot pasta, a super simple pasta recipe, that only requires one pot. Throw all the ingredients in a skillet and you have a delicious meal in minutes!

    One Pot Pasta

    I love cooking and of course I LOVE eating, but I hate washing dishes, so this recipe is perfect for me, as it only requires one pot, that's it! To make pasta you usually need one pot to cook the pasta and a skillet to cook the sauce, but not anymore!

    Apparantely Martha Stewart was the first one to make this recipe, and you'll find thousands of versions out there, but this one is my favorite one. You really need to give it a try.

    Feel free to add other veggies, spices or herbs (fresh or dried). I haven't tried this one pot pasta with no oil, but I think it should work. I would add some tahini or nut butter before serving, though, to get a creamier pasta.

    You need a large skillet, frying pan or pot, big enough for your spaghetti (see picture). I'm in love with my cast iron skillets, so I used a 12-inch one (30 cm), but feel free to use what you have on hand.

    If you haven't a skillet or pot that is big enough, don't worry, use what you normally use to cook spaghetti. You could also use macaroni or any other type of short pasta instead. I've never tried it myself, but I think it should work (you may need to add more or less water, though).

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    one pot pasta ingredients

    These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this one pot pasta recipe:

    • Spaghetti - I used whole wheat spaghetti, but any other spaghetti will do. Use gluten-free pasta if needed. Depending on the type of pasta you're using, you'll need to cook it for a different amount of time. For example, regular wheat pasta is ready in just 10 minutes.
    • Onion.
    • Garlic.
    • Cherry tomatoes - Any other type of tomatoes will do.
    • Fresh basil leaves - Feel free to use other fresh or dried herbs instead.
    • Extra virgin olive oil – I’m Spanish, so I use extra virgin olive oil to cook most of my dishes. However, any type of oil is okay. I always use extra virgin oils when possible because they’re healthier.
    • Salt – I always use Himalayan pink salt. Any type of salt is okay, though.
    • Ground black pepper – Fresh ground black pepper tastes amazing. However, I find store-bought more convenient and also easier to measure with a teaspoon.
    • Red pepper flakes - Feel free to use cayenne powder, fresh chilies, or anything you want to make your pasta spicy. This is an optional ingredient, so you can omit it if you’re not into spicy food.
    • Water or vegetable stock - I prefer to use water, but vegetable stock is also a good choice.

    how to make one pot pasta

    1. Add all the ingredients to a large skillet or frying pan. I used a 12-inch cast iron skillet (30 cm).
    2. Bring to a boil and cook over medium-high heat for 15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked. Stir frequently.
    3. Serve immediately or keep leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days.

    One Pot Pasta

    looking for more pasta recipes?

    • Pasta Aglio e Olio
    • Pasta e Fagioli
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    • Pasta Arrabiata
    • Vegan Pasta Salad

    did you make this one pot pasta recipe?

    Please leave a comment below, share it, rate it or tag a picture @simpleveganblog on Instagram and hashtag it #simpleveganblog. We’d love to see what you cook!

    One Pot Pasta

    One Pot Pasta

    One Pot Pasta

    One pot pasta, a super simple pasta recipe, that only requires one pot. Throw all the ingredients in a skillet and you have a delicious meal in minutes!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Entrées, Sides & Main Dishes
    Cuisine: Italian
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

    US Customary - Metric
    • 8 oz spaghetti, gluten-free if needed, I used whole wheat pasta
    • 1 onion, julienned
    • 4 cloves of garlic, sliced
    • 8 oz cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
    • 1 handful of fresh basil leaves
    • 1-2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • â…› teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
    • 2 and ¾ cups water or vegetable stock
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    Instructions

    • Combine all the ingredients in a large skillet or frying pan. I used a 12-inch cast iron skillet (30 cm). If the only thing you have on hand is a large pot, just use it, or anything you normally use to cook spaghetti.
    • Bring to a boil and cook over medium-high heat for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked, stirring frequently. If you use regular pasta, it will be ready in about 10 minutes.
    • Serve immediately or keep leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for about 4-5 days.

    Notes

    • Nutritional info has been calculated by using 1 tablespoon of oil and water instead of vegetable stock.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 48.6g | Protein: 9.5g | Fat: 4.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 594mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 2.5g

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    Comments

    1. Christin says

      March 27, 2021 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this great recipe! It's easy and fast and i can use ingredients that i always have at home.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        April 09, 2021 at 11:54 am

        Thanks for your kind comment!

        Reply
    2. tashann multicuisinerestaurant says

      February 03, 2020 at 12:50 pm

      Hello,
      Great information thanks for sharing I truly delighted in this post. You depict this subject well indeed.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        March 04, 2020 at 4:44 pm

        Hi Tashann! You're so welcome 🙂

        Reply
    3. Mark Walters says

      April 16, 2019 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      WOW!
      So easy, but oh so tasty. Thank you so much for posting this recipe, I will be having this at least once a week from now on.
      I love this blog.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        April 17, 2019 at 8:31 am

        Hi Mark! You're so welcome 🙂 So glad you liked the recipe!

        Reply
    4. Margaret Garner says

      April 14, 2019 at 12:10 pm

      I cook pasta in a pot of boiling then strain it when cooked then tip it out onto a dish. Then I fry the Ingredients in the same pot and tip back in the pasta.
      Is this how you do it in one pot.?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        April 16, 2019 at 12:32 pm

        Hi Margaret! Have you read the recipe? It's even simpler and also quicker 🙂

        Reply
    5. JulieT says

      April 11, 2019 at 2:28 am

      5 stars
      Well I must say I couldn't believe it could be so simple, but it was simple and delicious!! I added a couple things-chopped artichoke hearts and in the last 3 minutes of cooking spinach on top. What a great recipe! Thank you! I am fairly new to your blog and am so glad I found it!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        April 16, 2019 at 12:17 pm

        Hi Juliet! Thanks a lot 🙂 Sounds so good!!!

        Reply

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