One-Pan Pasta Dinner

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Simple never tasted so good.

Some nights call for a dinner that feels indulgent without demanding a sink full of dishes, and this one-pan pasta dinner is exactly that.

Tender tagliatelle simmers right alongside bursting cherry tomatoes, fragrant fresh basil, and a silky cream-kissed sauce, so every strand soaks up rich, comforting flavor in a single pot. It is the kind of recipe that makes a weeknight feel a little more special while keeping prep and cleanup refreshingly simple.

Whether you are juggling a busy schedule, planning a cozy date night in, or just craving something delicious without the fuss, this one-pan pasta delivers.

One-Pan Pasta Dinner

Servings

Ingredients

9 oz tagliatelle nests or your favorite pasta
1½ cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup fire-roasted tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2½ cups vegetable or chicken brother
1/2 cup heavy cream

Garnish

Grated cheese
Red pepper flakes

Instructions

On a cooktop, in a large enamel cast iron skillet or similar, place the pasta nests or pasta in the center.
Arrange halved cherry tomatoes, sliced onion, garlic, and basil around the pasta.
Top the pasta with the fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, season with Kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes (optional), and drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over everything.
Pour the broth over the pasta, cover, and bring it to a low boil. Cook for 1-12 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to prevent the pasta from sticking.
When the pasta is al dente and all the other ingredients have cooked and softened, turn off the heat and slowly add the heavy cream to the mixture. Stir until well combined and warmed through. The sauce should be slightly thick.
If needed, reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Cook uncovered for 2–3 minutes if the sauce needs to thicken more.
Garnish with grated cheese, more red pepper flakes if desired, and serve!