Our Easiest (And Fastest) One-Dish Pasta Recipes
With these one-dish pasta suppers, dinner can be on the table quickly—and cleaned up even quicker.
ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLIST: LYDIA PURCELL; FOOD STYLIST: RUTH BLACKBURN
What's better than an easy pasta dish for a weeknight dinner? A one-dish pasta recipe! With these one-dish pasta suppers, dinner can be on the table quickly—and cleaned up even quicker. In addition to coming together in one dish, many of these recipes use convenience items like rotisserie chicken and jarred sauces to help them come together quickly. So even if you're short on time, you can still get a delicious pasta dinner on the table for your family to enjoy. Instead of opting for the usual spaghetti or Alfredo dish, give these one-dish pasta dinners a spot on this week's dinner menu.
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One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Supper is made simple thanks to this delicious dish. Make sure to break your noodles in half before adding them to the pot. This will help them cook evenly.
French Onion Pasta
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Experience the best of both a bowl of pasta and a bowl of soup in this one-dish dinner. It'll become your new favorite reason to break out your Dutch oven.
Green Chile Mac And Cheese With Chicken
ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLIST: LYDIA PURCELL; FOOD STYLIST: RUTH BLACKBURN
Adding a Tex-Mex twist to an all time favorite, our Green Chile Mac and Cheese With Chicken is the perfect way to sneak some greens and protein into your kiddos' meal. The best part? It just takes 15 minutes.
One-Pan Garlic-Butter Shrimp with Orzo
Succulent shellfish meet beautiful, buttery pasta in this recipe. Cooking the pasta in sautéed shallots, white wine, butter, oil, and vegetable broth instead of water helps develop the flavor of this dish.
Beefy Baked Ravioli with Spinach and Cheese
You'll know this dish is ready to come out of the oven when the cheese is melted and golden brown. It's a comfort dish that will be preferred by every member of your family.
Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta
In addition to pantry staples, you need just a handful of ingredients to pull together this 20-minute pasta supper. The addition of the buttermilk gives this recipe a Southern twist as well as a velvety texture.
Baked Tortellini Alfredo With Mushrooms
Even though it may be tempting, make sure not to use pre-shredded parmesan cheese for this recipe, as it won't melt thoroughly. Cut corners by starting with a package of cremini mushrooms instead.
One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta
Tex-Mex is always a fan favorite, and so is pasta of course! This dish brings two dinnertime staples together into one flavorful bite.
Ravioli Lasagna
Refrigerated ravioli and jarred pasta sauce help dinner come together in just 30 minutes. The fresh basil takes this dish to the next level.
Chicken Caprese Pasta
Showcase fresh summer tomatoes in this pasta dinner dish. There's nothing heavy about this light and refreshing pasta.
Barbecue Mac and Cheese
A toasted crumb topping and barbecue sauce are the finishing touches on this cheesy dinner dish. We do use the microwave to help speed up this process, but it's a step you'll want to take.
Stovetop Macaroni And Cheese
MORGAN HUNT GLAZE; FOOD STYLIST: CHELSEA ZIMMER; PROP STYLIST: CHRISTINE KEELY
We are all about macaroni and cheese on special occasions like Easter and Thanksgiving. However, this recipe is perfect for weeknights. A one pot wonder with no draining of pasta water required, it's a real winner.
Pasta Primavera With Shrimp
JENNIFER CAUSEY; PROP STYLING: CHRISTINE KEELY; FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX
Cook your shrimp and bell peppers first, then remove them from the crock pot to cook the pasta in a rich stock. Just before you are ready to serve, mix everything together in the Dutch oven.
Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese
We're all about Pimento Cheese of course, and we know you are, too. We've combined two classics to create a delicious weeknight meal.
Tuscan Pasta With Tomato-Basil Cream
They'll think you spent all day in the kitchen, but refrigerated ravioli and jarred Alfredo sauce help this dish come together in under 30 minutes.
Spinach Ravioli Lasagna
This tasty weeknight lasagna only has to bake for half an hour. What makes it so quick? Take frozen ravioli straight from your freezer to your baking dish.
All-In-One Spaghetti
Canned tomato sauce has helped us through some trying nights, but don't reach for it now. This recipe allows you to cook the meat, sauce, and noodles all in one pot.
Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas
VICTOR PROTASIO
This delicious pasta doesn't even require boiled water! It's fast, easy and a real fan-favorite for members of the Southern Living editorial staff.
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