On the hunt for the laziest, speediest route to whip up a dinner that’ll make your family swoon? Ta-da! Look no further.
We’re absolutely obsessed with one-pot pasta wonders like the lazy genius that is this Parmesan pasta, as well as our one pot pasta primavera, and one pot lemon garlic Parmesan pasta (because who has time for more than one dish to clean up?). The best part? They’re practically instantaneous.
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What is one pot pasta?
One pot pasta is about to steal the spotlight as your ultimate weeknight dinner champion. With a treasure trove of delicious variations (check out our handpicked favorites right here), whipping it up is a breeze.
Let’s break it down: throw everything into the same pot. No need to waste precious minutes boiling pasta separately before diving into sauce-making. It’s not just a flavor upgrade; it’s a time-saving n
This might be the best way to cook pasta
You read that right, and we confidently stand by that statement. Cooking pasta in broth will knock your (and your family’s) socks off. It is a total game changer that not only makes your life easier by creating less dishes, but it packs in the flavor.
Typically when you make pasta, you drop your
By cooking pasta in chicken stock, you are allowing the noodles to absorb the rich flavor of the broth. And what’s even better about this recipe is that you are also cooking the
Each noodle takes on the flavor profile of the broth it’s cooking in, making each bite tastier than it would be if you cooked your pasta in water. And did we mention this method only dirties a single dish?
How to make one pot parmesan pasta
- Add the pasta, tomatoes, onions, basil, garlic, lemon juice and zest to a deep skillet or heavy bottomed pot. Drizzle olive oil over your ingredients and add salt and pepper to season.
- Pour in chicken stock or broth and stir everything together.
- Set your burner to medium-high heat, bringing the liquid up to a boil. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes. Check the texture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, if needed, until your pasta has reached the perfect texture!
- Note: about halfway through the cooking time, uncover your pot and stir the pasta and ingredients together. This will help prevent the
spaghetti from sticking together.
- Note: about halfway through the cooking time, uncover your pot and stir the pasta and ingredients together. This will help prevent the
- Once your pasta is fully cooked, turn off the heat. Then stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Make sure to leave it in the pot for a few minutes so the sauce can combine and thicken up!
- Serve and enjoy!
Have leftovers?
You can safely store this in your refrigerator for 3-5 days or in your freezer for up to 3 months. Anytime you are reheating pasta, we recommend adding a splash of water to help rehydrate the mixture.
Feel free to pop this in the microwave straight from the fridge or scoop the pasta into a pot to heat on the stove.
If you have frozen your leftovers, throw it in your fridge the day before you want to eat it to make it easier to reheat. You can place it straight from the freezer into the microwave, but it may take a little bit longer. If you are taking this route (straight from freezer to microwave), heat it up in rounds and mix it every minute and a half. This will make sure that the dish reheats evenly.
Can I make this pasta dish gluten free?
Absolutely! Depending on the type of gluten free pasta you choose, you may need to make a couple of modifications to the quantity of liquid and cook time.
We have found that gluten free pasta (particularly
Make sure to taste test a noodle for texture at the 8 minute mark. If you find that your pasta is still a bit chewy or undercooked, add an extra 1/2 cup of stock.
One Pot Parmesan Pasta
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 14.5 ounces Rotel or petite diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion sliced thin
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 juice of a lemon + zest
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 Tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- more basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a deep skillet or heavy bottom pot add pasta, tomatoes, onions, basil, garlic, lemon juice + zest.12 ounces spaghetti noodles, 1 small onion, 14.5 ounces Rotel or petite diced tomatoes, 1 cup fresh basil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 juice of a lemon + zest
- Drizzle olive oil, add salt and pepper.3 Tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 Tablespoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- Add chicken stock and stir everything.4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- On medium-high heat bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 8-10. Half way through cooking give it a good stir to make sure the pasta does not stick together. Cover and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Let sit for a few minutes for the sauce to thicken up!1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, more basil for garnish
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I tried this before and loved it! Curious if I cooked and added in chicken, do you need to add more chicken stock? Any recommendations for this?
Amazing! No, you wouldn’t need to add more broth!
Amazing! No, you wouldn’t need to add more broth! You can start by chopping the chicken in 1 inch pieces. Season, and saute them in the pot with a little bit but of olive oil. Once the chicken is no longer pink, add the remaining ingredients and cook like the recipe instructions! We did a similar recipe, with instructions like this One Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta.
Let us know how it turns out! xo, Alia & Radwa
This was the first FoodDolls recipe that I tried and I can’t wait to make it again!
I ended up using dried basil instead of fresh, and it worked, but fresh basil will definitely be used next time.
Yay! So glad it was a hit! Be sure to let us know what else you try! xo, Alia & Radwa
Can I use rotini or penne instead? Looks delicious!! 😀
Absolutely!
This recipe is so delicious! Eating it right out of the pot as I write this. Topping it with shrimp for dinner!
Just discovered you girls today on line. Made this pasta….soooo good! I’ll be making it again and again. So easy and so delicious. Looking forward to using some of your other recipes ❤️
Yay, we are so glad you discovered us <3! Let us know what other recipes you try! xo, Alia & Radwa
I’ve made this 3 times & it’s a pot of deliciousness! This last time, I sautéed shrimp with garlic & lemon juice & it was the perfect accompaniment with the lemony basil pasta. My husband loves it so definitely a go to meal for us. Wouldn’t hesitate a bit to serve to guests as well. Love following you sweet ladies❤️
Love the addition of shrimp! Glad it is a hit and thanks for your kind words <3 xo, Alia & Radwa
Made this recipe and it was amazing..instead of cooking 🔪 n the stove top I us d my phone insta-pot..it was done in 5 minutes .my kind of dish! Also anything spaghetti us my hubbies favorite..
Thank you
Hi Donna,
That sounds amazing! Glad it was a hit!
xo,
Alia & Radwa
How large is 1 serving? Wish it had nutritional facts!
Hi Megan,
You can see the nutrition facts on the bottom of the recipe card! The serving size is for one cup!
Xo,
Alia & Radwa
how much stock do you use it’s not listed
It’s listed! It has 4 cups chicken stock.
Made this today. Incredible. Soooo good.
This was very delicious and super easy!
My husband picks a new recipe each week for me to make. He sent me this one, I made it, and we LOVED it. It was easy and so delicious. It will be on regular rotation for us. I wouldn’t hesitate to serve this to family and friends. It was creamy and comforting and full of flavor. Cheers!!
This was great! What pot do you use in your pictures?
This was a big hit with my family! I did a chicken breast in the fryer and added that to my husband’s pasta, the rest of the family enjoyed it as is. 🙂
Made this on quarantine while my husband and I are sick, and this was so easy and so delicious! We didn’t have heavy cream so we substituted an almond milk/olive oil blend and it still turned out great! We also added in shredded chicken. It tasted even better as leftovers.
Could you add shredded chicken to this recipe, or would it make it too thick?
You definitely can, we recommend adding cooked shredded chicken and if it thickens up you can add a splash of broth or milk to help loosen it up!
Absolutely fantastic! Loved the lemon, amount of cheese, everything – and it wasn’t too saucy (as some have stated).
My entire family LOVED this pasta!
Can you use gluten free pasta?
Yes, however the liquid measurements may need to be reduced. Gluten-free pasta can be more delicate so gently stir so the pasta does not break apart too much.
Love this recipe. I’ve made it twice now both times using Bucatini pasta instead of just regular spaghetti.
Yay! So glad you like it!