1. One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients:
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions:
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Stir in spaghetti, chicken broth, and cherry tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until pasta is cooked and most liquid is absorbed. Garnish with parsley before serving.
2. One-Pot Mushroom and Spinach Pasta
Ingredients:
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions:
Sauté onions and garlic in a pot until translucent. Add mushrooms and cook until browned. Combine penne and vegetable broth, bringing to a boil. Add spinach and simmer until pasta is tender. Stir in cream and let it thicken slightly. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
3. One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
Ingredients:
- 12 oz linguine
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion (quarter)
- 4 garlic cloves (peeled)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large pot, combine linguine, diced tomatoes (with juice), onion, garlic, broth, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered until pasta is al dente. Stir in fresh basil before serving for an aromatic finish.
4. One-Pot Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients:
- 12 oz fettuccine
- 2 chicken breasts (diced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions:
In a pot, cook diced chicken until browned. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in fettuccine and chicken broth, bringing to a boil. Once pasta is cooked, reduce heat and stir in cream and Parmesan until smooth. Sprinkle parsley before serving.
5. One-Pot Spicy Sausage Pasta
Ingredients:
- 12 oz rotini
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sliced)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions:
Brown the sausage in a large pot, then add onion and garlic until soft. Stir in rotini, broth, crushed tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and simmer until pasta is ready. Top with fresh basil before serving.
6. One-Pot Pesto Pasta Primavera
Ingredients:
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots)
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions:
In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté vegetables until slightly tender. Add bowtie pasta and broth to the mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until pasta softens. Remove from heat and stir in pesto. Serve with grated Parmesan.
7. One-Pot Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta
Ingredients:
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 chicken breasts (sliced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh dill or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
Cook sliced chicken in a pot until golden. Add spaghetti and broth, bringing to a boil. Once pasta is al dente, stir in lemon juice and zest. Let sit for a moment to absorb flavors before serving, garnished with fresh herbs.
8. One-Pot Beef Stroganoff Pasta
Ingredients:
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1 lb beef stew meat (sliced thin)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup sour cream
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
Brown beef in a pot, then
