Let's agree that weeknights are not made for complicated cooking. That's why we rounded up a collection of fantastic one-pot pasta recipes that are easy and satisfying. Most of these recipes are ready in 30 minutes or less and are ideal for those nights when you're tired and exhausted and cooking is not on your mind.
One Pan Vegetable Pasta

This one-pan vegetable pasta is a satisfying meal with hearty pasta packed with crunchy vegetables and perfectly cooked pasta, all smothered in gooey melted cheese. One Pan Vegetable Pasta.
Beef Enchilada Pasta
Beef Enchilada Pasta is made with ground beef, enchilada sauce, seasonings, and cheddar cheese all in just one pot. It’s a family-friendly meal that’s quick and easy for busy weeknights. Beef Enchilada Pasta.
One Pan Smoky Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This smoky citrus shrimp pasta combines tangy lemon, smoky undertones, and creamy sauce for a flavorful spring dish. One Pan Smoky Shrimp Pasta Recipe.
One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta
One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is the ultimate busy weeknight meal that’s made with marinara sauce, cream, mozzarella cheese, and baby spinach! This easy recipe has a delicious homemade dinner on the table in just 30 minutes! One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta.
Cheesy Mince Pasta
This cheesy mince pasta dish is my go-to recipe when I'm pressed for time but still want to serve a healthy, tasty supper to the family. The little pasta shells are perfect for holding the sauce, and the addition of a handful of grated cheese stirred through at the last minute adds extra goodness and taste. Cheesy Mince Pasta.
One Pan Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes {TikTok Pasta}
Try this spin on the viral recipe for one pan feta pasta with cherry tomatoes! Made popular from a viral TikTok recipe, this baked feta pasta is overflowing with delicious flavor. It’s also incredibly easy, requires minimal effort, and clean-up is a breeze since it’s all made in one pot! One Pan Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes.
One Pot Pasta With Spinach And Tomatoes
One pot pasta with spinach and tomatoes makes a wonderful dinner. It’s quick and easy to rustle up. I love making this easy spinach pasta and, since it’s a one pot dish, clean-up afterwards is a breeze! You will love all the fresh ingredients for this baby spinach and cherry tomatoes dinner. It is so easy to make this pasta with spinach and cherry tomatoes so it will be a go-to on busy nights. Read on for how to make this fresh green vegan pasta dinner! One Pot Pasta With Spinach And Tomatoes.
Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta
Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta is an easy recipe that is great for busy nights. Rotini pasta, sliced smoked sausage are coated in a creamy garlicky parmesan sauce with tomatoes. It is simply delicious! Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta.
Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe with Spinach
Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe with Spinach! Easy 30 Minute Homemade Pesto Pasta Dinner Recipe with Spinach and Chicken! Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe with Spinach.
Canned Artichoke And Lemon Pasta
Using jarred marinated artichoke hearts for ease and convenience, this lemon and artichoke vegetarian pasta cooks up in just 20 minutes! It’s terrifically easy pasta dinner that made from start to finish in one pot. Recipe uses linguine noodles, but spaghetti and cavatappi wok wonderfully in this pasta dish too! Canned Artichoke And Lemon Pasta.
One Pot French Onion Pasta
This viral, TikTok French onion pasta recipe by Carolyn Wong is nothing short of exquisite. This is our take on it. The gradual caramelisation of onions sets the stage for an elegant, one-pot wonder, infusing the whole dish with rich, nuanced flavours. Add in gruyere cheese and a hint of cream and you have sophistication personified. What else do you expect from a recipe with the word 'French' in it though? Très chic, of course! One Pot French Onion Pasta Recipe.
One Pan Greek Baked Orzo With Meatballs
One pan Greek baked orzo with meatballs is a cleverly (thank you) combined dish of traditional(ish) Greek meatballs and saucy tomato-based pasta. Fragrant with oregano and mint, juicy meatballs sit atop a satisfyingly rich and subtly sweet tomato and red pepper orzo bake, that’s topped with salty, crumbly feta cheese. This delicious dinner hero is a moreish taste of rural Greece. One Pan Greek Baked Orzo With Meatballs.
Creamy Salmon Pasta
This simple and elegant One Pot Creamy Salmon Pasta makes a quick and filling dinner that your family will love! Creamy Salmon Pasta.
One Pot Pasta Puttanesca
Less mess, more flavor: one-pot pasta puttanesca is the ultimate easy meal! This pasta combines the rich flavors of a classic Southern Italian recipe with an ingenious one pot cooking method! One Pot Pasta Puttanesca.
One Pot Pumpkin Pasta
Pumpkin Pasta is pure comfort in 20 minutes. The scrumptious, velvety pumpkin pasta sauce uses canned pumpkin for color, flavor, volume, and nutrients. This one-pot pumpkin pasta recipe is made for the Instant Pot or stove. One Pot Pumpkin Pasta.
One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta
If you love Hamburger Helper, then you’re going to flip for this One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta. Ground beef and macaroni are mixed with a rich, cheesy sauce for the ultimate family dinner that’s as easy as it is delicious. One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta.
Lemon Chicken Orzo
Lemon Chicken Orzo is a quick, flavorful weeknight meal that has tender chunks of chicken and orzo pasta that combine in a lemon cream sauce! An easy one-skillet meal! Lemon Chicken Orzo.
More from Lavender & Macarons
We've gathered 25 incredible chicken thigh recipes that are so good, they'll vanish from your plate faster than you can say, "seconds, please!". 25 Chicken Thigh Recipes So Good They'll Disappear in Minutes (Poof! They're Gone!)
Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
Leave a Reply