Easy One-Pot Meals With Less Cleanup
The appeal of a one-pot meal is simple: fewer dishes and plenty of flavor. Tomato basil pasta and tender orzo absorb flavorful cooking liquid while the sauce comes together in the same pot. Our recipes include stirring and liquid guidance, since pot size and pasta brands can affect how quickly sauce thickens.
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30 minOne-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
Make a cozy one-pot tomato basil pasta with spaghetti, crushed tomatoes, garlic, and vegetable broth in about 30 minutes with less cleanup.
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30 minEasy One-Pot Tomato Spinach Orzo
Make this easy one-pot tomato spinach orzo in 30 minutes with pantry ingredients, tender orzo, fresh greens, and minimal cleanup.
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Shopping tip
Stock pasta, orzo, canned tomatoes, low-sodium broth and fresh or frozen greens. Most of the ingredients are flexible across different one-pot dishes.
Cooking tip
Stir regularly near the end, when starch thickens the liquid. If the noodles are not tender but the pot looks dry, add hot water or broth a little at a time.
Before you begin
- Use a pot large enough for frequent stirring.
- Taste the pasta before you stop cooking.
- Let saucy one-pot meals rest briefly before serving.