Martha Stewart's Famous One Pot Pasta Recipe - Martha Stewart 

I did this but with vegetable broth instead of water, diced the onions, minced the garlic and added more seasoning and it tasted amazing

Adjustments I made: Start by sauteeing the garlic, onions, and tomatoes in olive oil until they start getting some color. Take off heat. Add pasta. Add in chicken stock, not water. Generously salt and pepper, not too much salt though because parm is salty. Add more red pepper flakes and some Italian seasoning. Once the pasta is done, add the Parmesan to the pan and stir around so it becomes homogenous. Add in a pat of butter and mix that up as well. Serve

“Is that enough for you?” I just love her tv personality

I made this tonight. I changed a few things. I used whole wheat pasta, bullion instead of salt, and added a few table spoons of tomato paste. I sauted the onions and garlic in sesame oil and then added everything else. I added water until just covered. It actually came out very good.

Just made this. It actually came out much better than I expected it to. A few tips: You might have to drain it a little when 11 minutes has passed. Season as you cook as well. Season after, salt and pepper. Ensure you add both the olive oil and cheese after. Great, simple dish.

I'd probably sauteed the onion and garlic first and definitely use stock instead of water.

A family favorite now, thank you! My 8yr old daughter cooks this (supervised), and it's just enough for the four of us. Fresh basil is AMAZING! Before this recipe we had never prepared anything with fresh basil, and now we grow our own.

Love everything Martha Steward creates, cooks, crafts and sells!!!! Best wishes from Buenos Aires, Argentine!!!❤❤❤

Ya know I did this in the camp grounds last year,, it was cold and wet and raining ,, Dude in 20 minutes the family was eating and everybody was happy warm and smiling,, Doing it over an ope fire is a real twist but dayum it was good !!!

I've missed Martha. Glad her recipes are getting easier in her later years.

I made this with my own little twist and its probably the best spaghetti I've ever made. I added powdered chicken broth to the water, and sprinkled in some chicken spice. I then fried chicken strips in butter and olive oil and mixed it into the spaghetti after. (Including the left over butter) so good!

this is the best pasta ive ever had

Believe it or not it's still better than eating fast food

This is a lovely and very quick and easy dish! I tweaked, using an organic veggie broth cube in the water to add some taste, and baby spinach instead of basil, as I didn't have fresh basil. Left out the chili flakes and the cheese. And used less water. In 11 mins, as she saids, the pasta was al dente, the broth gave a lovely salty taste and the water had just about evaporated without dry cooking it. I did not stir it all the way through, just put it on and came back to it after 9 mins of cooking it. Absolutely lovely, fully picky eater child-proof and I will be making this a lot!

I sauteed my onions and garlic first and added some cooked shrimp. My kids loved it!! Thank you Martha!!!❤❤

I make a delicious one pot pasta dish, really good. I sauté 2-3 cloves minced garlic in some olive oil. When that is softened, add about 2 cups of broccoli florets, cut into small pieces. Add 12 ounces of spaghetti, broken in half and enough water or (better) chicken broth to cover everything by 2 inches or so. Increase the heat to a soft boil, stir everything every couple of minutes until the pasta is cooked. You can add more liquid as necessary. Toss some toasted ( or even untoasted ) pine nuts, red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan cheese with the cooked pasta dish, Yummy and easy!

Wow. After ready some of the comments, people are reacting to this as if she clubbed a baby seal. It is not authentic Italian. Nowhere and nobody is saying that you have to cook pasta like this. It was just a suggestion. And as far as crazy food goes, this is mild. It's not like she is saying to mix crab meat and strawberries and serve with peanut sauce. Seriously.

Instead of using water, you can use broth, adds more flavour. I also love this recipe

LOVED this! Couple of minor changes: used 8 ounces of pasta instead of 12 (for just 2 ppl), sautéed the onions first (vidala-nice and sweet), used 2tsp minced garlic instead of raw cloves, and used 1/2 low sodium chicken broth 1/2 cold water. Delicious! Cooks the way she shows, no extra time or cooking needed. Use thick dry pasta like buccatini or fettuccine, so it won’t cook too quickly. Martha Stewart deserves her #humblebrag on this, it‘s a winner.

I tried it the other day, came out very starchy and flavourless.

This is great! just use chicken stock in place of the water for extra flavor. I also add my basil leaves at the end, right before serving, they taste way better that way ♡

I cooked some Italian Sausage, removed the sausage from the pan, then proceeded to cook this dish with fettuccine in the same pan. I also added small pieces of red and yellow peppers and used less salt. I only used only one cup of water, because I was watching as I made this and didn't hear correctly. This cooked very well and tasted great, so I know I will be making this dish again. I needed another meal that is fairly simple and made use of the sausage I buy when I make homemade pizza. Because this dish was so simple, I had time to get my pizza dough for tomorrow already made. I'll make this dish again and again, especially during the summer when I have a lot of ripe tomatoes fresh from the garden.

This pasta is actually really tasty! I do add in additional Italian seasonings and everything comes together easily. It’s a very quick and delicious meal when you’re short on time!

This was so good added more herbs less water 1/2 glass white wine the smell in your kitchen is amazing....

tried this in my food class, thanks to my teacher, it was amazing! x3 thank you so much!

I tried this and let me tell you it was horrible! taste like water and bland boiled veg in a overly peppered water sauce. The wilted Basil taste of of pickled grass.

It LOOKS appetizing. But I can already tell it's gonna taste bland with the lack of seasonings

I made this, but I used chicken broth and sauteed the onions and garlic first. It is delicious!!!! Don't believe all the naysayers. We loved it and will make it again in a heartbeat!

I can't wait to try this, once the fall comes! Sounds like comforting dish for a cool night!

it's not pasta. it's soup of boiled onions.

All dislike coming from Italian 🤭but the truth is this pasta test very delicious never regret making one pan pasta🍝 🥰

I’ve made this so Many times and it’s Always a winner

It's a soupe with garlic, onion and boiled tomatoes and inedible pasta.

Whether you are committing tax fraud, or defrauding the stock market, this pasta's for you!

Glad she told me to peel the onion.

Was very sceptical when I tried this, but being a beginner and from India where a lot of the Italian ingredients are hard to come by, I had to try this simple dish. And the taste amased me. It took a little longer for me to cook but the oil, Tomatoes and the spices gave a very mild flavour which was absolutely delicious. Totally love this recipe.

I'm sorry Martha, but you can't just throw onion and peper in water and sell it as tasty.

2k dislikes from Italian grandmothers 😂😂😂😂😂

I tried this but I used a can of crushed tomatoes and one small shallot instead of the onion and as soon as the pasta was still slightly undercooked I turned it off, covered it and let it stand for 5-7 minutes. Delicious.

I changed this up a bit and it taste so much better. I put the whole tomatoes in and don’t cut them. I added vegetable bouillon and soak the garlic and toasted it in olive oil separately. At the end I added the garlic olive oil on top.

"This can feed two very hungry people or a family of three." ....more like a family of one in 10 mins.

I made this today with low expectatives but came out delicious! One of my favorite pastas I ever ate. ☺️✨ thanks for this recipe.

I made this and substituted chicken broth for the water. It was actually pretty good. There are other substitutes you can do with this as well; change out the pasta or add a different cheese. It's just a base recipe for a quick easy dinner when you don't feel like making a big production with a lot of clean-up on a work night.

The raw garlic and. onions... at least brown them in olive oil first.

Ok, I've made this several times, obviously with slight variations... It has always come out awesome... No one could say it was one pot recipe

This is actually really good, exactly the way she made it. If you feel the need to add 50 different spices to your food, you don’t know how to cook. You shouldn’t have to mask the flavor of your food to enjoy it.

Iam surprised how many variations of pomodoro pasta italians have and this one is perhaps the best one. I really love how quick to get, just put it in the pan and in 10-12 minutes ready to eat, how amazing those crazy italians are...quantities are very precious, you dont need to add anything for more. It is a heaven's dish

At the risk of being booed from this site I want to say that I like this recipe. It’s kind of like risotto for pasta. I do a couple things differently though. As the pasta cooks I keep adding freshly grated parm cheese, just hold the grater over the pot and keep adding and stirring. It comes out super creamy and delicious. At the end I remove it from the heat and add in about a pound of raw peeled and deveined gulf shrimp. They cook perfectly in the hot pasta in a few minutes.

I'm making this for the second time tonight. My husband and I both love this dish! Thanks Martha. :)

Ok so it's not true traditional Italian pasta dish. What it is is simply what the title suggests. Every time pasta hits water, one doesn't have to invite Italy into their homes. Let's calm down here.

I am Italian and there is nothing wrong with the basic idea of this way of cooking pasta. I heard the same concept the first time from a famous Neapolitan comedy actor. The seasoning is also pretty good, not too much and simple basic ingredients. The one thing I would not have done is to put both onions and garlic. Normally you put one or the other...In this case I would have opted for garlic only, but that is subjective

When someone as white as me straight away thinks "that seems bland" you're in trouble

that was so easy and my family loved it. I wasn't expecting it to be so creamy. I cannot eat pasta but I had a little because it looked so good.

Fantastic dish Martha! An Italian person would had first poured olive oil in the pan, next the garlic , onion and crushed red pepper, and would had sautéed them in the oil and crushed red pepper, then added the tomatoes, but would had roasted them a bit in the oven to double their taste, then add the water, basil and pasta.. These steps will double the taste ... promise.

I've made this a few times, but I tweaked the recipe. I used chicken broth and white wine instead of plain water and I stirred in a little cream at the end. You can also add cooked chicken or shrimp. It was flavourful and everyone loved it.

I rarely use plain water. Stock or Broth. Oregano, Thyme, Salt, Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes, Red Onions. A little Bacon Fat. Flavor.

All I'm hearing from Italians "Leave the pasta cooking to the professionals, the Italians". People been putting spin on cuisines for years. Just because it form your country doesn't mean you guys the only ones who can cook it. American have been changing recipes for years. Heck they even have deep fried pasta. Just eat what you like and leave what others eat alone

Ah, il pappone per il maiale veloce da preparare!

Martha: everybody is going crazy about my one pot Pasta recipe Gordon Ramsay: You F*CKING DONKEY!!

I'm astounded. thanks for this recipe! It looks delicious. 😋

I’ve made this many times and it’s really amazing pasta!!! With shrimp too

I have been making this since it first appeared in the magazine. It's quick, easy and it's FULL OF FLAVOR!

I love Martha Stewart. She is awesome.

I would def add more seasoning. But I think she just gave a basic simple recipe for beginners.

Italian cuisine is simple enough to do it the right way.

Beautifully done. How to keep the pasta from sticking together? I always add a little oil to boiling water, then add pasta to prevent it sticking together in a clump.

As an Italian, I can't read all these favorable comments about a simply obscene dish; I feel compelled to give a couple of tips to those who have never eaten a real pasta dish, in order to be able to cook a decent one at home. 1) The quality of the ingredients: if the raw materials suck, the end result will suck, there's no danger of making a mistake. Above all, the pasta must be of high quality, otherwise it will never cook properly and once placed in hot water it will become a good glue for attaching posters. 2) There are many ways to make a dish of pasta with tomato sauce, perhaps the fastest one is the following: put oil in a pan and ONE clove of garlic to fry (it can be whole or crushed, so you can remove it in a second moment, or cut into slices so that it remains on the plate, according to personal tastes). When the garlic is sautéed (NOT burnt), add the cherry tomatoes cut in half and salt a little, adding some chilli if you want; meanwhile, throw the pasta into a pot of boiling salted water. One or two minutes before the pasta is cooked, take it out of the water and put it in the tomato sauce (which must be reduced but not dry) until the end of cooking, adding a little cooking water if necessary, i.e. if the sauce has become too dry. Before removing it from the heat, add hand-chopped basil; it should be eaten immediately, if desired with a pin of Parmigiano Reggiano on top. The cooking times are the same as those required by this insult to Italian cuisine, because the tomato practically cooks in the same time as the pasta; instead of ONE pot it takes two, but at least in this way you will avoid eating boiled garlic and basil. And above all, the final result will not look like dog food.

Have made this dish on numerous occasions and we really enjoy it. This time around though I added some sliced olives and a can of tuna and it was truly delicious. So good for such a simple recipe.

so simple but so good... you are genious!

Hmmmm looks delicious Martha‼️ 😊🍀 You are awesome Martha and I always enjoy your videos‼️👍

Thank you Martha, brilliant idea, and I will definitely prepare my next pasta like this. Now everybody is a chef. Recipes are not doctors prescriptions, you are free to modify it to your liking. I'd saute the onion and garlic first, and add the seasoning I like, then add the rest of ingredients .Martha showed us how to prepare it in one pot and in a short time, and that's the whole idea of the video. some people like food to be boiled without sauteed or seasoning. Lots of Asian cuisines boil the ingredients.

Looks like something my dad would enjoy.

Yeeeesh. I can imagine this tasting really bland and watery...

Ok I just made this for dinner tonight, and holy crap was it good.

“It’s taken the internet by storm!” ..because everyone wants to fix it for you, Martha!

I did this once and my family loved it ❤❤❤

Ma prima si fà bollire l' acqua , poi si mette il sale , si mette la pasta e poi si condisce NON TUTTO IN SIEME 😅😂😂😂 Martha documentati 😂😂😂

I made it but added 10 gloves of garlic and butter and bell pepper everyone loved it !

I flavor my pasta with extra virgin olive oil, a little tomato, sometimes a tiny slice of grass fed cow butter and PECORINO ROMANO LOCATELLI cheese after it’s cooked. Then I add sauce on top with a sprinkle of cheese above with more fresh basil. Sauce is just a matter of heating the San marzanos to bubble after the garlic become golden brown in the evil. This is fast and delicious.

I make this all the time and even my husband who's a meat-and-potato guy loves it. The only difference is that I use whole wheat pasta and bone broth in lieu of water. I highly recommend this.

I came up with a similar dish on my own, but I saute the tomatoes ,onions garlic and basil in olive oil in a separate pan and add it to the pasta cooking in the skillet and add the veggies when the water is about 3/4 evaporated. the starch in the pasta water incorporates into a yummy sauce with veggies.

I've been making this once a week for lunch for a couple of years. It's quick, easy and delicious. Use some really good cheese and oil.

We make this more "forks over knives" worthy and go with whole grain pasta (but only 8 oz), nutritional yeast instead of cheese and forgo the oil. So easy and healthy.

This is her own version of one pot pasta you Creepy Critical Hags!! And I've tried it and ever since I found out about it I recommended it to everybody it's flavorful because the starch in the pasta thickens the garlic the onion ,the tomato, the basil and the salt together into a nice light sauce 😋. And ive done variations of my own where i sauté sausages before hand or whatever protein i felt like.

I do this in the pressure cooker all the time, it really pushes the flavors together, curly pasta is easier, straight should be broken up and layered with other ingredients to avoid sticking

I'm pretty sure you can get much better results, in the same amount of time, with one pot (plus a colander) by simply boiling the pasta first, draining it, and then using the same pot to make your sauce.

I am cooking this as we speak. Can't wait to try a new way of cooking pasta. Thank You Martha.

I don't particularly care for pasta much but it looks tasty and easy and who cares what they eat in Italy we are in America thank God

I will always love 💕 Martha Stewart! Thanks

After trying the recipe myself, i can conclude it tastes awful, stay away from it. I am not Italian as well.

I did it with dried herbs, dried garlic and dried onion. I also added vegetable stock. Amazing!

I made this today and it was delicious with sausage meat sauce. I did use spaghetti noodles, rinse first & use 1 cup of water less then what it asked. Our house enjoyed it very much.

I am Italian. This recipe is far away from the original :-( Every visualization kills an italian in italy

I would mince the garlic instead of having huge slices in my plate but other than that this looks good and so easy to make

You do not need to stir it constantly and after it comes to boil you can lower the flame. And after it’s cooked you mix everything together.

I did do this dish and added a few of my own likes and it turned out great .....Thank You Martha

I made this for my family and it was so good! This actually works people! It was very flavorful and it created sort of a sauce. Mine took a little while to boil but just keep an eye on it until everything's cooked, especially the pasta. Thank you so much Martha! I definitely have a new dish to add to my repertoire.

This is actually very close to how they cook it in Rome (a lot the times garlic and onion may not even be added) ... very simply, it’s about how the quality and flavour of the ingredients work in harmony so it’s not masked. The flavours from the best tomatoes, pasta, olive oil, Parmesan, sal de Cervia etc

Soooo many professional chefs in the comments who haven’t bothered to try this recipe.

We love you Martha.