One Pot Pasta Meals – Fresh & Flavorful Pasta Primavera
Some nights, cooking feels like climbing a mountain—then you remember there’s one pot pasta meals like this, and suddenly it’s smooth sailing. This Pasta Primavera is a cheerful little miracle that cooks in one pot, yes just one. That means fewer dishes and more time for, well, anything else.
Loaded with crisp-tender veggies and simple pantry pasta, it checks all the right boxes: fast, easy, and full of color. It’s one of those meals that makes you feel like you’ve got your life together, even if you’ve just been eating cereal for dinner all week.
Whether you're dodging cleanup or trying to sneak in more greens without sounding like a health nut, this one’s for you. It brings together the charm of one pot pasta recipes, the nutrition of pasta primavera recipes healthy, and the simplicity of a one pot spaghetti recipe—with a little nod to instant pot pasta recipes and good old food recipes pasta. It's also a winner among One Pan Pasta Recipes, and I'm not just saying that. Okay, maybe I am—but you’ll see.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 small zucchini, sliced into half moons
- 1 small yellow squash, sliced into half moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or deep skillet, combine spaghetti, zucchini, squash, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, carrots, red onion, and garlic.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium. Cook uncovered for about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and heavy cream if using. Mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil or parsley. Eat with joy—and maybe a second helping.