Our Fastest Ever One-Dish Pasta Recipes

By Jenna Sims

What's better than an easy pasta dish for a weeknight dinner? A one-dish pasta recipe! With these one-dish pasta suppers, dinner can be on the table quickly, and cleaned up even quicker. Many of these recipes also use the leftover starchy pasta water to add extra flavor and to thicken the sauce. Pasta dishes are also a great and delicious way to sneak a few additional veggies into your family’s diet. Instead of opting for the usual spaghetti or Alfredo dish, give these one-dish pasta dinners a spot on this week’s dinner menu.

 

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Chicken Caprese Pasta

Photo: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Chicken Caprese Pasta

Showcase fresh summer tomatoes in this pasta dinner dish. 

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Cabbage, Mushroom, and Bacon Pasta

Greg DuPree

Recipe: Cabbage, Mushroom, and Bacon Pasta

Reserving pasta water ensures that you end up with a smooth, creamy sauce. 

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Penne with Mushrooms, Corn, and Thyme

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Penne with Mushrooms, Corn, and Thyme

This light, but creamy dish will become a new weeknight family favorite. 

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Sweet Pepper Pasta with Sausage

Photo: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Sweet Pepper Pasta with Sausage

This 30-minute recipe will allow you to spend more time around the dinnner table than in the kitchen. 

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Shrimp Boil Pasta

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Shrimp Boil Pasta

All the flavor of a summertime shrimp boil  in just 35 minutes. 

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One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards

Greg DuPree

Recipe: One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards

This one dish dinner cuts down on clean up time and is ready in under 30 minutes.

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Bucatini, Ham, and Asparagus

Photo: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Bucatini, Ham, and Asparagus

The recipe calls for bucatini, but you can swap for you favorite long pasta like spaghetti or linguine. 

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Farmers' Market Pasta Salad

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Farmers' Market Pasta Salad

Toss all of your Farmers' Market finds in with penne pasta and dinner is served. 

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Barbecue Mac and Cheese

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Barbecue Mac and Cheese

A toasted crumb topping and barbecue sauce are the finishing touches on this cheesy dinner dish.

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Spring Pea Pasta with Ricotta and Herbs

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Spring Pea Pasta with Ricotta and Herbs

One-pot primavera coming right up. 

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One-Pot Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Recipe: One-Pot Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce

You'll want to make this easy dish every week. 

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Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Basil

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Basil

Homemade Herb Vinaigrette give the pasta a fresh, light flavor. 

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Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese

Two classics come together for a delicious weeknight meal. 

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Lemony Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Lemony Broccoli Rabe Pasta

You can't go wrong with this 30-minute dish that includes two types of cheese.

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Pasta Shells with Spring Vegetables

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Pasta Shells with Spring Vegetables

A light but filling quick weeknight meal. 

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Tuscan Pasta With Tomato-Basil Cream

Photo: Ralph Anderson

Recipe: Tuscan Pasta With Tomato-Basil Cream

They'll think you spent all day in the kitchen, but refrigerated ravioli and jarred alfredo sauce help this dish come together in under 30 minutes.

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Spinach Ravioli Lasagna

Photo: Van Chaplin

Recipe: Spinach Ravioli Lasagna

A delicous weeknight lasagna that only has to bake for 30 minutes.

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Tortellini Salad

Ralph Anderson

Recipe: Tortellini Salad

For Tuna Tortellini Salad, substitute 1 (12-oz.) can albacore tuna for the chicken. 

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All-In-One Spaghetti

Photo: William Dickey

Recipe: All-In-One Spaghetti

This recipe allows you to cook the meat, sauce, and noodles all in one pot. 

 

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One-Dish Chicken Pasta

Photo: Howard Lee Puckett

Recipe: One-Dish Chicken Pasta

Rotisserie chicken can be used to make prep time even shorter. 

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