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Our Fastest Ever One-Dish Pasta Recipes

By Jenna Sims
June 21, 2017
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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

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Recipe: Chicken Caprese Pasta

Showcase fresh summer tomatoes in this pasta dinner dish.

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Cabbage, Mushroom, and Bacon Pasta

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Recipe: Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese

Two classics come together for a delicious weeknight meal.

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Lemony Broccoli Rabe Pasta

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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

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Recipe: Pasta Shells with Spring Vegetables

A light but filling quick weeknight meal.

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Tuscan Pasta With Tomato-Basil Cream

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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

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Recipe: Spinach Ravioli Lasagna

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

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Tortellini Salad

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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

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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

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Recipe: One-Dish Chicken Pasta

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

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1 of 20 Chicken Caprese Pasta
2 of 20 Cabbage, Mushroom, and Bacon Pasta
3 of 20 Penne with Mushrooms, Corn, and Thyme
4 of 20 Sweet Pepper Pasta with Sausage
5 of 20 Shrimp Boil Pasta
6 of 20 One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards
7 of 20 Bucatini, Ham, and Asparagus
8 of 20 Farmers' Market Pasta Salad
9 of 20 Barbecue Mac and Cheese
10 of 20 Spring Pea Pasta with Ricotta and Herbs
11 of 20 One-Pot Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce
12 of 20 Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Basil
13 of 20 Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese
14 of 20 Lemony Broccoli Rabe Pasta
15 of 20 Pasta Shells with Spring Vegetables
16 of 20 Tuscan Pasta With Tomato-Basil Cream
17 of 20 Spinach Ravioli Lasagna
18 of 20 Tortellini Salad
19 of 20 All-In-One Spaghetti
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