How to Make One-Pan Pasta? Creamy Tomato Sauce Viral Pasta Recipe

Summary

One-pan pasta is a quick and delicious dish made by cooking all the ingredients together in a single pan. Tagliatelle, cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic and fresh basil combine with cream and tomato sauce to create a flavourful meal in no time. Best of all, there is no need to boil the pasta beforehand.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 8–10 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients for One-Pan Pasta

• 4 nests of tagliatelle

• 8 cherry tomatoes

• 1 red onion

• 2 garlic cloves

• 100 g cream

• Tomato sauce

• 4–5 sprigs of fresh basil

• Salt

• Hot water

• Grated cheddar cheese, to serve

How to Make One-Pan Pasta

1. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the red onion and garlic.

2. Place the tagliatelle nests in a large LAVA cast iron frying pan.

3. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion and garlic.

4. Add the basil leaves, cream, tomato sauce and salt.

5. Pour in enough hot water to cook the ingredients.

6. Place the pan over a medium heat and cook for approximately 8–10 minutes, until the pasta is tender. Stir gently from time to time to prevent the pasta from sticking together.

7. Once the pasta is cooked, sprinkle over the grated cheddar cheese. Serve hot when the cheese has melted.

Tips for Making One-Pan Pasta

• Do not boil the pasta beforehand. All the ingredients should cook together in the same pan.

• Add enough hot water to cook the pasta. If needed, top it up gradually during cooking.

• Cook the basil, tomatoes and garlic together so their flavours infuse the sauce.

• Use a wide pan to give the pasta enough room to cook evenly.

• Add the cheddar cheese at the end for a delicious, melted finish.

Frequently Asked Questions About One-Pan Pasta

What is one-pan pasta?

One-pan pasta is a simple cooking method in which the pasta and sauce ingredients are cooked together in the same pan. There is no need to boil the pasta separately in a saucepan.

How long does one-pan pasta take to cook?

In this recipe, the tagliatelle takes approximately 8–10 minutes to cook. The exact time may vary depending on the thickness of the pasta and the amount of hot water used.

Which type of pasta can you use for one-pan pasta?

Tagliatelle works well for this recipe. You can also use other pasta shapes, although cooking times may vary depending on their shape and thickness.

Which cheese can you add to one-pan pasta?

Grated cheddar cheese works well in this recipe. You can also use mozzarella or Parmesan for a different flavour.

Make Everyday Cooking Easier with LAVA

Made with just a few ingredients and ready in a short time, one-pan pasta is a convenient option for everyday meals. Discover more recipe ideas and delicious dishes you can prepare using cast iron cookware on the LAVA Suggestions page.

Enjoy!