Whether you are pressed for time after a long day at work, or simply want to prepare a hearty meal in no time, one-pot pasta dishes check off all the boxes. These delicious recipes are a great way to feed the whole family and can be made in no time. The French or Dutch Ovens simplifies the way traditional pasta dishes are prepared, allowing families to spend quality time with one another as they cook slowly.
People often confuse French and Dutch Ovens given how similar these pots are. The French Oven, however, improved on the original 18th century design of the Dutch Oven, replacing the pure cast iron with enamelled cast iron.
This timeless piece of cookware is ideal for letting pasta simmer slowly in delicious sauces until it is ready to be served. Its enamelled interior makes cleanup easy as sauce will not stick to the Dutch Oven’s corners. Here are nine signature pasta recipes you can set-and-forget in your Dutch Oven, French Oven or cocotte.
Le Creuset Recipes
Le Creuset has developed a number of pasta recipes over the years that can be made in a Dutch Oven, French Oven or Cocotte. These meals incorporate some of our customers’ favourite ingredients, including delicious seafood, fresh spices,as well as hearty vegetables. Here are six one-pot pasta recipes from us to you.
One-Pot Spaghetti
This One Pot Spaghetti recipe takes less than an hour to prepare and has quickly become a staple for weeknight cooking, using the freshest of ingredients, including a vast selection of the best vegetables. The green beans, radishes, artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes add a bold splash of colour to this traditional dish.
The French or Dutch Oven is ideal for making one-pot spaghetti due to its superior heat retention and large surface area, allowing the arugula pesto, mozzarella, and grated Parmesan to immerse itself in the spaghetti as it cooks slowly. The pitted olives and garlic gloves give the dish another layer of flavour, making it a household favourite.
Linguine with Herbed Shrimps in a Fresh Tomato Garlic Sauce
This recipe elevates the traditional pasta and fresh tomato garlic sauce pairing with herbed shrimps. Perfect for any seafood lover, the shrimp locks in the flavours from the fresh Italian parsley and basil, adding some much-needed texture to this classic dish.
The linguine should be prepared al dente’ before being introduced to the fresh tomato garlic sauce. Roma tomatoes are recommended and should be chopped evenly prior to being cooked. The French or Dutch Oven will ensure the sauce does not get burned, as the ingredients simmer. Finish this dish off by garnishing it with torn basil for a truly aesthetic final product.
Snow Crab and spring vegetable pasta with garlic bread topping
The snow crab and spring vegetable pasta with garlic bread topping offers a unique twist on an age-old recipe by adding delicious artichokes, asparagus, and crab at the final step. The spring vegetables inject some complementary colour to the already bold French or Dutch Oven, combining with the pasta to perfection. Wide pasta is typically used for this recipe, including tagliatelle, pappardelle, or fettuccine.
The French or Dutch Oven’s heavy bottom will ensure the sauce cooks gently and evenly while the sand-coloured enamel will allow you to monitor cooking to avoid burning it as the ingredients simmer. This recipe can be prepared throughout the year, but makes for a great summer meal due to its fresh ingredients. Add a garlic bread topping over it and dinner is served.
Scandinavian inspired pork meatballs with tagliatelle
Scandinavia has become synonymous with the very best meatballs over the years and serves as the inspiration behind this recipe. These Scandinavian-inspired pork meatballs with tagliatelle take less than an hour to prepare and can serve up to six people.
The meatballs are made using some of your favourite garden spices, including parsley and dill. The French or Dutch Oven does much of the work and allows the meatballs to release their flavours evenly across the tagliatelle, thanks to its tight-fitting lid and thick walls. Whether you are just coming back from work, or looking to whip something up quickly over the weekend, this recipe works for you.
Pan-fried noodles and shrimp
This pan-fried noodles and shrimp is a delicious alternative to traditional pasta meals. While the shrimp is undoubtedly the star of this dish, its sauce is what separates it from other recipes. Once the noodles are cooked, whisk rice vinegar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar in a small bowl. The end result is a perfectly balanced sweet and sour sauce for the pan-fried noodles.
The bok choy offers the dish texture and a green element, while the red chilli and lime inject the all-important kick. Preparing this recipe with a French or Dutch Oven takes less than an hour and serves up to four people.
Linguine with Purple Sprouting Broccoli Gorgonzola and walnuts
This linguine with purple sprouting broccoli and gorgonzola recipe is as colourful as the dish it is served in. Purple sprouting broccoli tend to harvest in early winter, making it a great recipe for when temperatures start dropping. The gorgonzola and lightly toasted walnuts offer the dish a crunchy, yet, rich texture, complimenting the al dente linguine to perfection.
The Dutch Oven exposes ingredients to a consistent heat source, ensuring the pasta and broccoli cook evenly throughout. Serve it directly from your French or Dutch Oven and minimize the post-meal cleanup. Top it off with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Here are three pasta recipes you can prepare in your French or Dutch Oven from some of our favourite bloggers.
Arabic Pasta with Easy Yogurt Sauce
This recipe transforms a traditional pasta dish into an authentic Arabic meal. This Arabic pasta with easy yogurt sauce dish offers a lighter alternative to a classic red sauce. This recipe features ingredients commonly found in the pantry, including pine nuts, tahini paste, garlic, and dry mint.
The yogurt sauce is extremely easy to make and should be mixed with tahini, garlic, mint, and lemon to create a rich texture. The French or Dutch Oven is perfect for this recipe, slowly introducing new layers of flavour as it is being cooked. This dish is ready in under 30 minutes and can be easily stored for leftovers.
One-Pot Spaghetti Meat Sauce
This one-pot spaghetti meat sauce recipe is a great way to start cooking with your Dutch Oven and is ideal for the picky eaters in your family. This timeless piece of cookware works exceptionally well for this dish, browning the ground beef and letting it baste in the juices of the onions.
Once the beef is cooked, add in the spaghetti and tomato sauce to complete the dish. It is important to stir the spaghetti frequently to ensure it absorbs all the flavours from the meat sauce and does not stick to the bottom of the French or Dutch Oven. Sprinkle a touch of parsley and Parmesan cheese and the dish is ready to be served.
Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni Bolognese – as the name suggests – originates from Bologna, Italy dating back to the late 18th century and has since taken many forms over the last 300 years. Typically, a Bolognese sauce consists of ground meat, tomato paste, celery, carrots, and wine.
While a traditional Bolognese sauce can take up to six hours to simmer, this dish simplifies the classic recipe and offers an easy and effective way to prepare it in a French or Dutch Oven with the rigatoni cooking directly in the sauce. This one-pot rigatoni Bolognese dish is ideal for busier days, serving dinner in under an hour and wasting no time on cleaning up.
One-pot pasta recipes have long come to the rescue of working parents looking for a quick meal to feed the whole family. After all, they are nutritious, make for great leftovers and are easy to prepare, with the Dutch Oven doing much of the work. This piece of cookware simmers the sauce to an ideal temperature without burning it.
The best pasta recipes incorporate layers of flavor throughout, be it through fresh herbs and spices, or different meats and cheeses, making the Dutch Oven the ideal pot to prepare these dishes in. These were just nine pasta recipes you can make in your Dutch Oven or French Oven. For more inspiration, visit our featured recipes and step up your cooking game with some of our favourite meals.
