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Modified: Jan 9, 2025 · Published: Oct 9, 2024 by LaKita · This post may contain affiliate links.

Martha Stewart One Pot Pasta

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This Martha Stewart One Pot Pasta is a quick and easy recipe that combines pasta, tomatoes, basil, and garlic for a fast, filling, and delicious meal.

If you're craving more simple pasta recipes, then be sure to try making some Easy Tomato Basil Pasta, Chicken Enchilada Pasta, and Hamburger Casserole.

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If you have been following me for any length of time, you already know that I love a simple meal to prepare quickly. I mean seriously, who wants to spend hours in the kitchen making sure your family has a meal? Not me!

With that being said, I'm always searching for things that can shorten the time that it takes to prepare a meal. So when I stumbled upon Martha Stewart’s One-Pan Pasta recipe, I quickly bookmarked it and saved it for later. If I'm being honest with you, I forgot about the pasta recipe, and where I'd saved it.

I blame technology because it allows me to save things in so many different places. However, I will scroll through those places and purge things that I've tried or no longer need. And that's how I found this one pan pasta to try immediately and share it with you.

Let's get started!

Why You'll Love This Martha Stewart One-Pan Pasta?

This simple recipe allows you to place all of the ingredients into a shallow skillet or large pot at once and wait for it to boil. Once the water comes to a boil, it will steam all of the ingredients together, and make everything tender and delicious.

One-Pot Pasta Recipe Ingredients

This dish is full of so much flavor with the addition of onion, olive oil, and basil. It also adds a bit of spice with the addition of red pepper flakes, if you're serving this to young children or are not a fan of spicy food, then you can omit this ingredient and it will still be just as delicious.

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  1. Linguine Pasta - You can use any long pasta that you prefer, but I love using linguine/linguini because it's flat, narrow, and holds up well when cooking with the other ingredients. Spaghetti, fettuccine, or bucatini are all great options. Gluten-free pasta could be used, but pay attention to the package instructions.
  2. Fresh Tomatoes - Use cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes cut in half to add a slightly sweet and tangy flavor to the pasta. I do not recommend using canned tomatoes for this recipe.
  3. Onion - White onion or any yellow onion adds an earthly and slightly sweet flavor to the pasta. Thinly slice it into smaller strips.
  4. Garlic - Thinly slice four cloves of garlic to add an intense and pungent flavor. Freshly minced garlic or jarred garlic could be used as a substitute.
  5. Red Pepper Flakes (crushed red pepper) - Gives the pasta a peppery and slightly spicy flavor.
  6. Fresh Basil - Provides a sweet and savory herb flavor that pairs well with pasta and tomatoes.
  7. Olive Oil - I prefer to use extra-virgin olive oil but any that you prefer will work.
  8. Water - Needed to cook the pasta ingredients in, chicken broth or vegetable broth could be used instead for more flavor.
  9. Salt - Brings out the flavors of the other ingredients and prevents the pasta from tasting flat and bland. Adjust as needed.
  10. Ground Black Pepper - Adds a peppery and spice flavor element, try to use freshly cracked black pepper.
  11. Parmesan Cheese - Finishes off the pasta recipe with a savory and slightly salty flavor. Try to use freshly grated parmesan cheese.

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient quantities and instructions.

How to Make One Pot Pasta?

Begin the recipe in a large straight-sided skillet or pot over high heat, combine the linguine pasta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil, basil, water, coarse salt, and ground pepper.

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Bring the ingredients to a boil, stirring and turning the pasta frequently using a pair of tongs to ensure that everything cooks evenly.

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Once the pasta is al dente and the liquid has nearly evaporated from the pan, give the pasta a taste, and feel free to season it with a little more salt and ground black pepper before serving.

Serve immediately in bowls while warm. Garnish with some grated Parmesan cheese and an additional drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy!

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Recipe Tips and Tricks

  • Do not overcook the pasta, cook it until it's fork tender, al dente. Adjust cooking time as needed.
  • I prefer to cook the pasta in a deep and large skillet or braiser pan, but a large pot could be used instead.
  • Be sure to use the olive oil while cooking and drizzle on more before serving to add additional flavor and prevent the pasta from drying out.
  • Feel free to pair this pasta with your favorite cooked protein. Chicken, rotisserie chicken, and shrimp are great options.

Storage Tips

Storage. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.

Reheating. Reheat on the stovetop in a saucepan or skillet over medium heat until warm or in the microwave for a quicker option.

Freezing. I do not recommend freezing this particular pasta recipe.

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Do you have any comments, questions, or other ideas about this Martha Stewart One Pan Pasta? Please share them in the comments below!

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Martha Stewart One Pot Pasta

LaKita Anderson
Martha Stewart One Pot Pasta is a quick and easy recipe that combines pasta, tomatoes, basil, and garlic for a fast, filling, and delicious meal.
4.32 from 29 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 436 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet or braiser

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces linguine
  • 12 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced thinly or minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 4 ½ cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions
 

  • Begin the recipe in a large skillet or pot over high heat, combine the 12 ounces linguine pasta, 12 ounces tomato halves, 1 cup sliced onion, 4 cloves sliced garlic, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil, 4 ½ cups water, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
  • Bring the ingredients to a boil, stirring and turning the pasta frequently using a pair of tongs to ensure that everything cooks evenly.
  • Once the pasta is al dente and the water has nearly evaporated from the pan, give the pasta a taste, and feel free to season it with a little more salt and ground black pepper before serving.
  • Serve immediately while warm topped with a drizzle of additional olive oil and 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the pasta, cook it until it's fork tender, al dente. Adjust cooking time as needed.
  • I prefer to cook the pasta in a deep and large skillet or braiser pan, but a large pot could be used instead.
  • Be sure to use the olive oil while cooking and drizzle on more before serving to add additional flavor and prevent the pasta from drying out.
  • Feel free to pair this pasta with your favorite cooked protein. Chicken, rotisserie chicken, and shrimp are great options.
Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 412mgPotassium: 466mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 588IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 2mg

The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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Original post date 04/04/2018. Updated 04/12/2021 and 10/09/2024.

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  1. D says

    September 27, 2023 at 5:11 pm

    5 stars
    This is a good and easy recipe.

    1) I make this in a 12” sauté pan with straight sides. It allows the pasta to lay flat and in the liquid right from the start.

    2) I use chicken stock or broth to give it a bit more flavor.

    Reply
    • LaKita says

      October 09, 2023 at 10:08 pm

      Thank you for the tips and happy to hear that you enjoyed the pasta recipe!!

      Reply
  2. Theresa says

    April 23, 2021 at 11:13 am

    4 stars
    Pasta is great anytime and with anything. Simple or with several items - it's a winner!

    Reply
    • LaKita says

      April 23, 2021 at 4:21 pm

      I completely agree with you Theresa!

      Reply
  3. Gabby says

    March 15, 2021 at 3:04 pm

    5 stars
    This pasta is incredible! I had no idea you could make pasta in one pan like this - my mind was blown! It was so quick and easy to make and the ingredients are simple, fresh, and delicious. My family loved it - thank you!

    Reply
    • LaKita says

      March 17, 2021 at 12:12 pm

      Thank you so much Gabby! So glad to hear this recipe worked out for you and that you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  4. Eva Justice says

    December 28, 2020 at 10:15 pm

    Am anxious to try this One Pan Pasta dish for a friend. We both love pasta. Will serve fresh bread with it.
    Thank you Lakita for sharing.

    Reply
    • LaKita says

      January 08, 2021 at 9:01 am

      Thank you Eva! Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Mary says

    April 17, 2018 at 10:32 pm

    I used to think spending hours in the kitchen was the only way to prepare a home cooked meal…. nope not any more. I’m pretty good at creating a depth of flavor in a short amount of time, but you’ve mastered it. Martha Stewart is my girl, this One-Pan Pasta is going into my arsenal

    Reply
    • LaKita says

      April 23, 2018 at 7:22 pm

      Nope, not at all! Thank you so much 🙂 This is a really good recipe to have on hand, Martha definitely knows her stuff.

      Reply
  6. Akaleistar says

    April 15, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    The one-pan pasta looks really good 🙂

    Reply
    • LaKita says

      April 16, 2018 at 2:49 pm

      Thank you so much 🙂

      Reply
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