There’s a special kind of comfort that comes from a bowl of one pot pasta pasta, and after years of cooking my way through weeknight dinners and Sunday suppers, I’ve collected 15 one pot pasta recipes that I make on repeat. Each one has been tested in my own kitchen — and they all earn their spot at the table.

What’s Inside

1. One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
2. One Pot Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
3. One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta
4. One Pot Pasta Bolognese
5. One Pot Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta
6. Vegetable Pasta – One Pot
7. Easy One Pot Chicken and Noodles
8. Chicken and Chorizo Pasta
9. Marry Me Chicken Pasta
10. Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
11. Bucatini with Garlic Butter Sauce
12. Italian Drunken Noodles
13. Cajun Shrimp Pasta
14. Linguine with Sausage and Artichoke
15. Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pasta

The 15 Recipes

Each recipe below has earned its place in my rotation. Click through to the source for the full method, ingredient list, and tips.

One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

Source: Salt & Lavender

This is one of those one pot pasta pasta recipes I come back to whenever I need something simple and satisfying. The flavors are balanced, the method is approachable, and it disappears fast — that’s always the test in my house.

One Pot Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

Source: Salt & Lavender

This is one of those one pot pasta pasta recipes I come back to whenever I need something simple and satisfying. The flavors are balanced, the method is approachable, and it disappears fast — that’s always the test in my house.

One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Source: RecipeTin Eats

This is one of those one pot pasta pasta recipes I come back to whenever I need something simple and satisfying. The flavors are balanced, the method is approachable, and it disappears fast — that’s always the test in my house.

One Pot Pasta Bolognese

Source: RecipeTin Eats

This is one of those one pot pasta pasta recipes I come back to whenever I need something simple and satisfying. The flavors are balanced, the method is approachable, and it disappears fast — that’s always the test in my house.

One Pot Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta

Source: RecipeTin Eats

This is one of those one pot pasta pasta recipes I come back to whenever I need something simple and satisfying. The flavors are balanced, the method is approachable, and it disappears fast — that’s always the test in my house.

Vegetable Pasta – One Pot

Source: RecipeTin Eats

This is one of those one pot pasta pasta recipes I come back to whenever I need something simple and satisfying. The flavors are balanced, the method is approachable, and it disappears fast — that’s always the test in my house.

Easy One Pot Chicken and Noodles

Source: Salt & Lavender

This is one of those one pot pasta pasta recipes I come back to whenever I need something simple and satisfying. The flavors are balanced, the method is approachable, and it disappears fast — that’s always the test in my house.

Chicken and Chorizo Pasta

Source: Salt & Lavender

This is one of those one pot pasta pasta recipes I come back to whenever I need something simple and satisfying. The flavors are balanced, the method is approachable, and it disappears fast — that’s always the test in my house.

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Source: Salt & Lavender

This is one of those one pot pasta pasta recipes I come back to whenever I need something simple and satisfying. The flavors are balanced, the method is approachable, and it disappears fast — that’s always the test in my house.

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Source: Salt & Lavender

This is one of those one pot pasta pasta recipes I come back to whenever I need something simple and satisfying. The flavors are balanced, the method is approachable, and it disappears fast — that’s always the test in my house.

Bucatini with Garlic Butter Sauce

Source: The Cozy Apron

This is one of those one pot pasta pasta recipes I come back to whenever I need something simple and satisfying. The flavors are balanced, the method is approachable, and it disappears fast — that’s always the test in my house.

Italian Drunken Noodles

Source: The Cozy Apron

This is one of those one pot pasta pasta recipes I come back to whenever I need something simple and satisfying. The flavors are balanced, the method is approachable, and it disappears fast — that’s always the test in my house.

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Source: The Cozy Apron

This is one of those one pot pasta pasta recipes I come back to whenever I need something simple and satisfying. The flavors are balanced, the method is approachable, and it disappears fast — that’s always the test in my house.

Linguine with Sausage and Artichoke

Source: The Cozy Apron

This is one of those one pot pasta pasta recipes I come back to whenever I need something simple and satisfying. The flavors are balanced, the method is approachable, and it disappears fast — that’s always the test in my house.

Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Source: The Cozy Apron

This is one of those one pot pasta pasta recipes I come back to whenever I need something simple and satisfying. The flavors are balanced, the method is approachable, and it disappears fast — that’s always the test in my house.

That’s a lot of pasta

If I had to pick just one of these to make tonight, it’d be One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta — there’s something about the way the flavors come together that always feels like a hug. But honestly, the only wrong move here is to skip dinner entirely. Pick one, make it your own, and let me know how it turns out.

—Elowen Thorn

Sources & Credits

Each recipe is the work of its original creator. Please visit the source link for the full method, ingredient notes, and storage tips. Many thanks to the food bloggers who keep us all well-fed.

1. One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta — Salt & Lavender (https://www.saltandlavender.com/one-pot-cajun-chicken-pasta/)
2. One Pot Chicken and Broccoli Pasta — Salt & Lavender (https://www.saltandlavender.com/one-pot-chicken-and-broccoli-pasta/)
3. One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta — RecipeTin Eats (https://www.recipetineats.com/one-pot-chicken-alfredo-pasta/)
4. One Pot Pasta Bolognese — RecipeTin Eats (https://www.recipetineats.com/one-pot-pasta-bolognese/)
5. One Pot Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta — RecipeTin Eats (https://www.recipetineats.com/one-pot-creamy-tomato-beef-pasta/)
6. Vegetable Pasta – One Pot — RecipeTin Eats (https://www.recipetineats.com/vegetable-pasta/)
7. Easy One Pot Chicken and Noodles — Salt & Lavender (https://www.saltandlavender.com/chicken-and-noodles/)
8. Chicken and Chorizo Pasta — Salt & Lavender (https://www.saltandlavender.com/chicken-and-chorizo-pasta/)
9. Marry Me Chicken Pasta — Salt & Lavender (https://www.saltandlavender.com/marry-me-chicken-pasta/)
10. Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta — Salt & Lavender (https://www.saltandlavender.com/cajun-chicken-pasta/)
11. Bucatini with Garlic Butter Sauce — The Cozy Apron (https://thecozyapron.com/bucatini-pasta-with-garlic-butter-sauce/)
12. Italian Drunken Noodles — The Cozy Apron (https://www.thecozyapron.com/italian-drunken-noodles/)
13. Cajun Shrimp Pasta — The Cozy Apron (https://www.thecozyapron.com/cajun-shrimp-pasta/)
14. Linguine with Sausage and Artichoke — The Cozy Apron (https://www.thecozyapron.com/italian-sausage-linguini/)
15. Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pasta — The Cozy Apron (https://thecozyapron.com/sausage-and-broccoli-rabe-pasta/)