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I first shared this recipe on Instagram but everyone agreed that it deserved a permanent place on the blog. This One-Pot “Yummy Pasta” is one of those go-to weeknight recipes I make for my kids all the time—and okay, myself and Clayton too.
My kids, who adore this dish, are the ones that coined the term “yummy pasta” and it’s been on a regular rotation for them. I like to think of it as a more wholesome, homemade version of SpaghettiOs that still has the same satisfying taste. It’s a tried and true go-to and one that I know you all will love making for your *cough* kids 😉
In addition to just how yummy it is, I love it as a mom because the recipe calls for five ingredients total, everything comes together in one pot, and it’s on the table within 20 minutes. It really doesn’t get better than that!
ingredients:
- Dried Fusilli Pasta
- 2% Milk
- Jarred Marinara Sauce
- Water
- Kosher Salt
step-by-step:
step one: add the ingredients and BOIL
Combine the (uncooked) pasta, milk, marinara, and water in a large saucepan. Stir until well combined, then turn the heat on to high. Bring the contents to a boil.
step two: simmer
Once boiling, stir in the salt and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until the pasta is tender, the liquid has mostly absorbed, and the sauce is thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.
step two: serve and enjoy
Remove from heat, divide amongst bowls, and enjoy!
recipe faqs:
I like to toss leftovers in a skillet set over medium heat with 1/4 cup of milk or water. Stir until the pasta is rehydrated and warm.
Unfortunately, this is one of those rare recipes that just doesn’t freeze well (mostly due to the dairy in the sauce).
I know your family is going to love this One-Pot “Yummy Pasta” as much as mine does! Comment below once you’ve tried it and let me know what you think!
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One-Pot “Yummy Pasta”
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried fusilli pasta, such as Jovial Brown Rice Pasta
- 1 cup 2% milk, room temperature
- 1 cup jarred marinara sauce, such as Rao's
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Combine the (uncooked) pasta, milk, marinara, and water in a large saucepan. Stir until well combined, then turn the heat on to high. Bring the contents to a boil.
- Once boiling, stir in the salt and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until the pasta is tender, the liquid has mostly absorbed, and the sauce is thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat, divide amongst bowls, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What is “Jarred milk sauce” in the ingredient list?
ah that was a typo—sorry! It’s supposed to be jarred marinara sauce 🙂