One Pot Pasta Recipe
About this recipe
This One Pot Pasta recipe is a quick and delicious way to get dinner on the table in just 20 minutes. With fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes and basil, everything cooks together in one pan, making cleanup a breeze.
Martha Stewart's take on this viral dish showcases how you can cook pasta with minimal water while still achieving a flavorful meal. It's perfect for a weeknight when you're short on time but still want something satisfying.
Ingredient notes
- Use 12 oz of linguini, which is the recommended pasta for this dish.
- Cherry tomatoes should be cut in half before adding them to the pan.
Tips from Martha Stewart’s video
- Stir constantly while bringing the mixture to a boil to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- The pasta should be done in approximately 9 minutes, so keep an eye on it as it cooks.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe serves 2-3 people.
- What type of pan is best for this recipe?
- A sauté pan with straight sides and a flat bottom is ideal for this dish.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Martha Stewart: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Add 12 oz of Linguini to the bottom of a sauté pan.
- 2
Add 1 peeled and thinly sliced onion to the pan.
- 3
Add 12 oz of halved cherry tomatoes to the pan.
- 4
Add 4 cloves of peeled and thinly sliced garlic to the pan.
- 5
Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper over the ingredients.
- 6
Add 2 teaspoons of salt over the whole mixture.
- 7
Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes into the pan.
- 8
Pour in 4.5 cups of water.
- 9
Add 2 big sprigs of basil to the pan.
- 10
Turn the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- 11
Once boiling, continue stirring and cook for approximately 9 minutes until the pasta is done and the tomatoes are cooked.
- 12
Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with torn basil leaves, freshly grated Parmesan, a sprinkle of pepper, a little more salt, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The serving size is inferred based on the description of serving two very hungry people or a family of three.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Martha Stewart’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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