3-Ingredient One Pot Pasta
3 ingredient one pot pasta made with meat, sauce, and pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 jar about 25 oz. marinara sauce
- 12 ounces pasta rotini, rigatoni, or farfalle
- Optional: grated parmesan cheese
- Optional: fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef or turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until browned (about 6 minutes).
- Add salt and stir well.
- Pour in the marinara sauce.
- Add the uncooked pasta and enough water to fully cover the pasta.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.
- Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens (about 10–12 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving.
- This 3-ingredient one pot pasta is best served hot with parmesan and fresh basil on top.
Notes
- Use beef sausage instead of ground meat for variation
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms
- Try whole wheat pasta for a healthier option
- Use turkey for a lighter version