One Pan Pasta
About this recipe
One Pan Pasta is a quick and easy dish that brings together classic Italian flavors in just one pot. This recipe, inspired by Martha Stewart, simplifies the cooking process while ensuring you get perfectly al dente pasta wrapped in a silky tomato sauce.
In just 10 minutes, you can have a delicious meal ready, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a last-minute dinner party. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, this dish is sure to impress.
Ingredient notes
- 200g of pasta is a sensible guess for a serving size.
- The chili is optional and can be adjusted to taste.
- You can use chicken stock instead of water for added flavor.
Tips from Donal Skehan’s video
- Slice the garlic, chili, and onion thinly to ensure they cook quickly and evenly, avoiding any raw flavors.
- Continuously stir the pasta as it cooks to help break down the tomatoes and create a silky sauce.
- Grate the Pecorino cheese into the pasta at the end to help bring the sauce together and add creaminess.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe serves 4.
- How long does it take to cook this dish?
- The total cooking time is about 10 minutes.
- What type of tomatoes can I use for this recipe?
- You can use cherry tomatoes or any tomatoes that will break down quickly.
- What should I do if I want to add more flavor?
- You can use chicken stock instead of water.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Donal Skehan: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Slice the onion, garlic, and chili thinly.
- 2
In a large high-sided pan, add the sliced onion, garlic, and chili.
- 3
Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan.
- 4
Tear half the basil leaves and add them to the pan.
- 5
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Add the pasta to the pan and pour in enough water to cover the ingredients.
- 7
Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring continuously.
- 8
Use tongs to mix and mush the ingredients together as they cook.
- 9
Once the pasta is cooked and the sauce is silky, grate Pecorino cheese over the top and stir.
- 10
Tear in the remaining basil leaves and give it a final stir before serving.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Sensible guess for a serving size of pasta.
- Sensible guess for a drizzle of olive oil.
- Sensible guess for grating of Pecorino cheese.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Donal Skehan’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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