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This One-Pot Pasta Recipe Is Perfect When You Just Can’t Deal With a Sink Full of Dirty Dishes

Tehrene Firman

July 12, 2019

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A trip to the farmers' market to stock up on fresh produce is one of the best things about summer. But when mealtime rolls around, one constant remains no matter the season: Nobody wants to do the dishes—especially on a hot summer night. There's an easy way to have your seasonal produce and eat it, too, all without the cleanup. This one-pot pasta recipe is proof.

You might think one-pot cooking is best for fall and winter fare, dishes that keep you warm and cozy like hearty stews and potato curries. Well, I'm here to tell you that one-pot recipes have a place in summer cooking, too. And if there's anyone who knows a thing or two about that, it's Yumna Jawad, the blogger behind Feel Good Foodie, who just published a light and refreshing one-pot pasta recipe perfect for weeknights.

This meal looks like it belongs in a fancy Italian restaurant, but it's so easy you could practically do it with your eyes closed. "One-pan pasta with as little effort as humanly possible—that’s the kind of weeknight dinner that makes me feel good," writes Jawad on Instagram. And minimal effort it is.

The best part about this one-pot pasta recipe is the brevity of the ingredients list: linguine, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, onion, garlic, basil, parmesan cheese, and a few seasonings from your pantry. After putting everything into one pot with some boiling water and cooking it for 8 to 10 minutes, it's ready to eat. And anytime I can make a cozy meal without having to turn on the oven—or do the dishes!—I'm all in.

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There are plenty of other quick meal options you can make during the week, too, like this speedy stir-fry. Or just go for these healthy meals that require zero cooking whatsoever.