Here is a recipe that I shared on Instagram stories recently with you that you all just loved, and we all agreed it needed its place on the blog. This is One-Pot “Yummy Pasta” is one of those go-to weeknight recipes I make for my kids (big kids love it, too, so it’s all good if you’re an adult). It’s 4 simple ingredients cooked all in one pot with a result of simple deliciousness! I kinda like to think of it as a cleaned-up spaghetti-o.
My kids, who adore this One-Pot “Yummy Pasta” dish, are the ones that coined the term “yummy pasta” and it’s been on a regular rotation for them. It’s a tried and true go-to and one that I know you all will love making for your… *cough* kids 😉
For more one-pot meals, try my One-Pot Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff, One-Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta or One-Pot Penne Alfredo Pasta.
One-Pot "Yummy Pasta"

Ingredients
- 2 cups dried fusilli pasta (I use Jovial Brown Rice Pasta)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 cup jarred marinara (I use Rao's)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp kosher salt, or more to taste
Instructions
- Combine the (uncooked) pasta, milk, marinara, and water in a large saucepan. Stir until well combined and then turn heat to high. Bring the contents to a boil. Once boiling, stir in the salt and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until the pasta is tender and the liquid has mostly absorbed and there is a nice, thick sauce, 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve and enjoy!
11 Comments
Lauren
February 19, 2021 at 12:09 amThis is officially on rotation in our house! My husband and I love it as much as our two toddlers! Simple and delicious.
Sarah
February 18, 2021 at 10:33 pmEasy and quick! Can’t beat it on a night when you need simple and have a hungry family.
Caroline
February 18, 2021 at 3:05 amHonestly can’t beat the simplicity! Love it!
Anna
January 15, 2021 at 2:23 amI love this recipe, so simple and delicious!
Molly
December 15, 2020 at 1:40 pmI love this pasta. Quick, easy, and oh so comforting!
Shelley
December 12, 2020 at 2:36 pmHas anyone tried this in an instant pot?
Claire
November 24, 2020 at 8:24 pmMy family loves this recipe!! I usually use regular milk but tried it with Ripple recently and it didn’t taste much different – was still delicious.
Megan
November 8, 2020 at 6:42 pmHas anyone made this with almond milk
Alex
November 9, 2020 at 12:56 pmyes!! it works for sure. I wont lie– when I do this my kids notice and don’t like it; however, I think it’s great if you really need a DF alternative.
Trisha Wells
December 30, 2020 at 2:31 amHas anyone made this with Banza penne pasta? I want to make this & that’s what I got!
Alex
December 30, 2020 at 5:44 pmYes, people do this all the time and say it’s still good