As fun (and maybe even therapeutic) as it is to make your favourite recipes, sometimes the long clean-up can take away from the final product. Whether you are cooking for the whole family or just for yourself, there are few things more rewarding than only having one pot to clean up at the end. It will save time, energy, and the end results are just as tasty. These one-pot recipes make the most of your versatile cookware with minimal clean-up, leaving everyone happy.
What are some of the best pieces of cookware for one-pot recipes? There are a variety of pots and pans that you can use to cook one pot meals, but the Dutch Oven, Braiser, Rectangular Roaster and Sheet Pan are the quintessential multi-purpose pieces of cookware that do most of the heavy-lifting in one-pot recipes.. From Sheet Pan Pizza to Braised Beef Ribs, these one-pot meals will simplify your cooking experience and make you feel like a chef.
Here are ten of our favourite one pot recipes that are equally delicious as they are convenient.
Our Favourite One-Pot Recipes
Our list of one-pot recipes has been carefully curated to simplify everyday meal preparation and help you familiarize yourself with a new range of ingredients and cooking techniques.
One Pot Spaghetti
Spaghetti is generally a crowd pleaser, but all of the preparation involved in making homemade sauce can feel daunting. With this One Pot Spaghetti Recipe, you will be able to enjoy all of the hearty goodness of spaghetti with minimal clean-up. This recipe is loaded with vegetables, making it the perfect quick-and-easy way to get your servings in for the day without the hassle.
This recipe is perfect for your enamelled cast iron Braiser. This versatile piece of cookware has a wide base, which means all your ingredients have the space to cook evenly. The pasta and sauce are slow-cooked to perfection with the braiser’s domed lid working to keep in heat and moisture. If you find yourself unsure about when to use a Braiser over the Dutch Oven, check out this comprehensive comparison between the two.
This One Pot Spaghetti recipe takes under an hour to make and is enough to feed 4-6 people. Whether you want some delicious leftovers to last you the week or you are looking to impress the family, this is spaghetti at its easiest and most delicious.
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Sheet Pan Pizza
Getting a group of friends together for a pizza night is always a delicious and interactive dinner. The great thing about making pizzas is that everyone gets to customise their own. The great part about making pizza at home is that you probably have everything you need to get started on your dough. Once you have that rising, you can focus on sauce and prepping all your favourite toppings.
Le Creuset’s sheet pans serve as the perfect piece of bakeware for your pizzas. The pans are made with heavy gauge carbon steel, meaning that they are built to last. This material also allows for even heat distribution, so your pizzas will be evenly cooked throughout. The sheet pan also has a convenient nonstick coating so plating your pizzas for dinner will not be a problem.
Pizza tends to be a crowd-pleaser, so why not go the extra mile and make your own? Our Sheet Pan Pizza recipe makes enough dough for 2 pizzas and takes over an hour to cook. With this recipe the prep and cooking process can be just as much fun as eating it. Get creative and have a pizza-making competition!
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Minestrone Soup
With cold weather showing no signs of leaving us for the next little while, having a roster of soup recipes is more important than ever. Minestrone Soup is filled with a variety of vegetables, beans, and some pasta. It is a filling dish that is sure to leave you feeling warm and satisfied even on the chilliest of days.
The ideal piece of cookware to make this one-pot minestrone soup is the Round Dutch Oven. The Dutch Oven (also referred to as a Cocotte or French Oven) provides superior heat retention, which means ingredients can be sautéed and then simmered evenly and infuse the soup with tons of flavour. This soup takes just under 2 hours to prepare and is enough to feed a large group, yielding six servings. With all of the delicious vegetables and seasonings, it is sure to be a meal that is just as filling as it is satisfying. Check out this post for even more delicious soup recipes for the colder months!
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Apricot and Olive Roasted Chicken with Chickpeas and Feta
This recipe has a variety of flavour components that come together beautifully. The Apricot and Olive Roasted Chicken with Chickpeas and Feta is a healthy and fresh take on your traditional roasted chicken, perfect for those who are looking to spice up their recipe repertoire.
The Rectangular Roaster is the only piece of cookware you’ll need for this recipe. The Roaster is made from enamelled cast iron, so it is both durable and provides even heat distribution. Its rectangular shape exposes the ingredients to a consistent heat source, making it the perfect piece of cookware for roasted chicken.
This recipe takes over an hour to prepare and is a great way to feed the whole family. The crunchy chickpeas and briny marinade work great with the tender roasted chicken. This is the perfect use for your Rectangular Roaster, and is sure to get rave reviews.
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Braised Brisket with Winter Vegetables and Horseradish Gremolata
Our Braised Brisket with Winter Vegetables and Horseradish Gremolata is packed with protein, vegetables and most importantly, flavour. The brisket is impeccably seasoned, and braising it will allow for achieving the perfect tender texture. If you’re looking for a hearty, healthy meal for a little pick-me-up on those cold nights, then this recipe has you covered.
This recipe was made for your Braiser. Braising consists of searing the meat and vegetables prior to having them slow cook partially covered in liquid. The shallow-based Braiser allows you to control the amount of liquid to prevent boiling or stewing and will allow for a truly tender and concentrated flavour.
This Braised Brisket feeds between 6-8 people and takes over 3 hours to make. While it is a bit of a longer cooking time, the flavours accumulated from that slow cooking time in your Braiser will be well worth it.
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Roasted Squash and Spinach Ricotta Lasagna
This Roasted Squash and Spinach Ricotta Lasagna is an easy recipe for a low effort weeknight dinner. It makes use of the delicious flavours of winter squash and is easier to make than traditional lasagna recipes, perfect for the experimental chef who is low on time.
The Rectangular Stoneware Dish is a versatile piece of bakeware that is ideal for this lasagna. It is a deep dish that leaves ample space to layer up your lasagna and exposes it to a consistent heat source, ensuring that there are no under or overcooked portions of it.
This lasagna will take over an hour to prepare and provides family-style portions. The Rectangular Stoneware Dish is ideal for this recipe, however it is also an incredibly versatile piece of bakeware that can be used for casseroles, desserts, and so much more. If you’re looking to start your Le Creuset collection, this dish is a great place to start.
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Mussels in Cream and Curry
For seafood lovers and sceptics alike, this Mussels in Cream and Curry recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The pancetta, turmeric, curry powder and red pepper flakes work together beautifully to create a dish with the perfect amount of spice and is a fun new take on the classic steamed mussels.
The Round Dutch Oven is the perfect piece of cookware for this recipe. Its heavy bottom and generous shape make it great for browning the pancetta and sautéing the aromatics just as well as steaming the mussels and creating a delicious thickened cream sauce.
This Mussels in Cream and Curry dish might just become one of your favourite Dutch Oven recipes after you give it a taste. This recipe is a refreshing change from the usual dinner ideas, and takes under an hour to make. The recipe yields enough for 4-6 people, so invite some friends over and let them be impressed at your fresh take on seafood. If you’re looking for more ways to use your Dutch Oven or information on the possibilities of your Dutch Oven, check out this blog post!
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Pot Roast Chicken
A roast chicken is a staple dish to bring everyone together in these colder months. Bacon is the key ingredient to flavouring this dish, adding the perfect touch of salt to the chicken broth. Between this and the herbs used, this Pot Roast Chicken is sure to be flavourful and cooked to perfection.
The Oval Dutch Oven is made just for recipes like this one. Its shape makes it the perfect vessel for poultry and other larger roasts. Featuring an elongated shape, the Oval Dutch Oven allows heat to be evenly distributed throughout, resulting in a beautifully browned chicken.
This chicken will serve 6 people and takes under 2 hours to make. With your Oval Dutch Oven locking in heat and moisture, this chicken is sure to please anyone it is served up to. There's no need for multiple pots or pans for this recipe - the Oval Dutch Oven does just the trick!
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White Bean and Kale Stew
Our White Bean and Kale Stew is a healthy and fresh take on a classic stew, ensuring you get more than your fair share of vegetables for the day. This meal can easily be made with sausage and chicken stock or have these ingredients swapped out for a quick and satisfying vegan meal.
This recipe was made for the Round Dutch Oven. The heat retained by your Dutch Oven will allow for the ingredients to absorb all the flavours of the aromatics in the dish. Stews are one of the best meals you can make in this piece of cookware because Dutch Ovens are great for simmering ingredients, resulting in moist and flavourful outcomes.
This White Bean and Kale Stew takes under an hour to make, so both its cook and clean-up time are sure to leave you with ample time to enjoy the rest of your evening. Whether you are looking for new ways to get your filling of vegetables in or just want to try out a new stew, this recipe should definitely be a part of your repertoire.
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Turkey Chili
There are few people who do not love a warm, hearty pot of chili on a cold day. The use of a leaner meat like turkey makes it a little healthier than traditional chili while still maintaining all the beloved aspects of the dish. The only thing better than a big pot of chili on game day is the fact that you will only have one pot to clean up.
The Round Dutch Oven allows for a perfectly cooked pot of Turkey Chili. This piece of cookware comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, accommodating chili recipes for any size group. Its round shape ensures that your protein is cooked properly without burning the vegetables. This piece of cookware is among the absolute best for anything involving slow-cooking, just like this chili.
This Turkey Chili will take a little over an hour to make. It is crucial to allow it to simmer in the Dutch Oven, letting the flavours seep through the dish and gradually infuse themselves. This dish feeds 6 people, making it perfect to try out at your next get-together. If you’re looking for some more Dutch Oven recipes, check out our Dutch Oven recipes here.
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Braised Beef Ribs
For the meat-lovers out there, this one's for you. Our Braised Beef Ribs recipe is a unique take on braised beef ribs, featuring ingredients like orange zest and sesame seeds for a flavourful bite. If you are new to the world of braising, check out this guide to all things braising. Presenting these in a colourful braiser will have everyone talking about your main dish.
The Braiser is perfect for this dish, searing the beef on all sides before slow-cooking it. The braiser ensures your meat is perfectly tender with its domed lid locking in all of the heat and moisture. Much like the Dutch Oven, Braisers also come in a variety of sizes and materials.
With a cooking time of over 5 hours, these braised beef ribs will be worth every minute of cooking time. The Braiser will leave you with tender, fall-off-the-bone meat that is just full of flavour. It's the perfect recipe for hosting, as most of the time is hands-off as the meat braises in the oven for 4-5 hours leaving you with plenty of time to prep your table and side dishes.
Get the recipeOne-Pot Recipes That Simplify Meal Preparation
These recipes are all great options for weeknight dinners with outstanding flavours and minimal clean-up time. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal for yourself or to impress your friends at a get-together, one thing is for sure: you will have delicious meals that simplify meal preparation. The Dutch Oven and Braiser are made of the highest quality materials and designed with intention making them a kitchen essential that can be passed on from one generation to the next.
If you are looking to get started with some pieces by Le Creuset, or even if you already have started your collection, be sure to check out all of our cookware for in-depth reviews of the items and what their ideal uses are. With their phenomenal quality and range of colours, these items are all great for practical and aesthetic purposes.
