Meghan Markle One-Pot Pasta
This one-pot pasta is so easy, even your dishwasher will thank you. Tomatoes, garlic, and spinach swirl together with melty Parmesan and spaghetti in a creamy sauce that basically makes itself—just toss, boil, and stir like royalty.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
- Large sauté pan with lid
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Box grater
Ingredients
- 7 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes halved (about 25 tomatoes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 8 ounces spaghetti about half a standard box
- 3 ½ cups boiling water
- 1 cup baby spinach loosely packed handful
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese or Parmigiano Reggiano
Instructions
- Toss Aromatics: In a large sauté pan with tall sides, add the sliced garlic, halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and salt. Toss gently to coat the tomatoes and garlic evenly in oil.7 cloves garlic, 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add Pasta and Water: Place the dry spaghetti on top (break it in half if needed to fit), then pour the boiling water over it—just enough to barely cover everything.8 ounces spaghetti, 3 ½ cups boiling water
- Cook It All Together: Cover the pan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 8 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. If the water runs low before the pasta is cooked, add ¼ cup more hot water as needed.
- Finish with Spinach and Cheese: Remove the pan from the heat. Add the spinach and stir until it wilts. Add the grated cheese and mix until a creamy sauce forms.1 cup baby spinach, ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Serve Like Royalty: Plate it up, twirl with flair, and enjoy your low-effort, high-reward masterpiece.
