One Pot Pasta — Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe

Make this ultra-creamy One Pot Pasta in just 20 minutes! Everything cooks together in a single pot, pasta, veggies, broth, aromatics, and seasonings, creating a rich, flavorful dinner with almost zero cleanup.

It’s the perfect busy-weeknight recipe for families, students, and anyone who loves quick comfort meals. Save this delicious one-pan pasta dish for your next easy dinner idea!

One Pot Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish / Dinner
Cuisine Italian / American
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients:

  • 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
  • cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

For Creaminess:

  • ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Optional Add-ins:

  • Spinach
  • Mushrooms
  • Cooked chicken
  • Fresh basil
  • Roasted vegetables
Keyword One Pot Pasta

Creamy Tomato Pasta

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