25 One-Pot Pasta Recipes for Magically Easy Dinners

From the sauce-slicked macaroni to the crumbles of ground beef and pockets of melted cheddar, one-pot beef goulash is as comforting as it is easy to get on the table.

This lemony asparagus and chicken pasta recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner. The creamy lemon sauce has a velvety smooth texture that clings to the pasta perfectly. Plus, it’s a true one-pot pasta (no draining necessary!) and it cooks in under 30 minutes.

This certainly isn’t your Italian grandmother’s pasta puttanesca, but it is one of the easiest versions you’ll find. The one-pot pasta method works beautifully here: As the pasta cooks, the juicy tomatoes break down and mingle with the olives and briny capers to create a salty, starchy sauce that clings to the noodles perfectly.

It’s a true one-pot pasta (no draining necessary!) that’s packed with sweet corn, basil, and scallions, and tossed with a light no-cook sauce made with pasta water, creamy ricotta, and Parm.

Everything you love about spaghetti and meatballs made so much easier in this one-pot orzo dinner.

This all-in-one dinner, which starts with smart shortcuts like pre-cooked chicken sausage and marinated artichoke hearts, is ready in 15 minutes.

For such a short ingredient list, this 20-minute pasta dish is bursting with bold flavors, thanks to fire-roasted tomatoes, fresh fennel, and smoky andouille sausage.

This one-pot wonder inspired by Tuna Helper has tuna, noodles, and tender peas cooked together in a creamy sauce.

All the tangy, sweet, and savory elements of the classic Sicilian eggplant dish of tomatoes, olives, briny capers, and more come together in this flavor-packed one-pot pasta.

This creamy basil garlic pasta with green vegetables and crispy panko breadcrumbs is a weeknight dinner crowd-pleaser.

This satisfying one-pot dinner is made by cooking orzo in a flavorful sun-dried tomato sauce until rich and creamy. Handfuls of grated Parmesan, baby spinach, and shrimp are stirred in at the very end to finish off this deliciously comforting meal.

This one-pot pasta is rich and creamy thanks to whole-milk ricotta, but lightened up with bright lemony flavor and a scattering of fresh herbs. As everything simmers together, the zucchini becomes practically silky, melting into the pasta in the most luscious way.

Make everyone around the table excited about dinner with this recipe for pasta and meatballs inspired by a childhood favorite - Spaghettios!

This one-pot dish cooks orzo pasta in flavorful stock and is finished with lemon, peas, and Parmesan for a lighter take on risotto.

All of the flavor of coconut shrimp, but none of the fuss in this quick weeknight dinner.

A one-pot recipe for creamy orzo pasta with hearty mushrooms, spinach, and plenty of Parmesan cheese.

This one-pot pasta, made with protein-packed shrimp, creamy white beans, and nutrient-dense kale, is a complete meal all-in-one.

This one-pot pasta, inspired by tuna noodle casserole, is a simple, comforting weeknight dinner.

This twist on the classic Italian pasta comes together easily in one pot and features wilted spinach for a feel-good hit of green.

This 30-minute, one-pot vegetarian dinner is packed with protein, thanks to a can of white beans and a dollop of Greek yogurt.

You’ll add the linguine, chicken broth, and heavy cream directly to the pot with the sautéed mushrooms, then boil until the noodles are al dente and the liquid has thickened into a silky sauce.

Since littleneck clams are so quick-cooking, yet not really an everyday buy, they are arguably one of the most fast and fancy things you can make. Pair them with a simple box of pasta, tons of garlic, and a healthy splash of white wine and the results are all the proof you need to understand why this is such a tried-and-true Italian dish.

Tender noodles, ground beef, and earthy mushrooms all cooked together in a creamy, comforting sauce.

Here we use carrots, bell peppers, peas, spring onions, and baby Broccolini, then toss them into a pot to quickly cook with penne pasta.

This one-pot pasta cooked with beef broth, caramelized onions, and port boasts all the classic flavors of French onion soup.