Skip to content

Top Navigation

Martha Stewart Martha Stewart
  • FOOD
  • HOLIDAYS
  • ENTERTAINING
  • HOME
  • GARDENING
  • CLEANING & ORGANIZING
  • WEDDINGS
  • SHOP
  • DIY
  • BEAUTY & WELLNESS
  • LIFE
  • NEWS
  • MARTHA'S BLOG
  • About Us

Profile Menu

Martha's Blog
Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletter
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Contact Us
  • Your Content
  • Logout

More

  • Enter to Win $10,000 to Makeover Your Home!
  • Martha's Blog
  • Weddings
Login
Pin FB

Explore Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart Martha Stewart
  • Explore

    Explore

    • Tips on Organizing Your Home

      Tips on Organizing Your Home

      From the kitchen and bathroom to the bedroom and laundry room, here are 40 ways to simplify, streamline, and banish clutter throughout the house. Read More
    • These Are the Paint Colors You'll See Everywhere in 2022

      These Are the Paint Colors You'll See Everywhere in 2022

      Upgrade your spaces with new—and old—classics. Read More
    • 39 Make-Ahead Holiday Dishes That Are Perfect for Festive Family Gatherings

      39 Make-Ahead Holiday Dishes That Are Perfect for Festive Family Gatherings

      These classic recipes will help you get a head start on the festivities. Read More
  • FOOD

    FOOD

    See All FOOD
    • Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
    • Lunch Recipes
    • Dinner Recipes
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Drink Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Side Dishes
    • Soup Recipes
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Quick & Easy Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Cooking How-Tos
    • Baking
    • Menu Planning
    • Food News & Trends
    • Wine
    • Mastering the Holiday Meal
    • What's for Dinner
    • All Recipes
  • HOLIDAYS

    HOLIDAYS

    See All HOLIDAYS
    All of Our Best Valentine's Day Crafts to Make from the Heart

    All of Our Best Valentine's Day Crafts to Make from the Heart

    Express your love with handmade Valentine's crafts like paper cards, gift ideas, and decorations.
    • Valentine's Day
    • St. Patricks Day
    • Passover
    • Easter
    • Mother's Day
    • Father's Day
    • Fourth of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Hanukkah
    • Christmas
    • New Year's Eve
  • ENTERTAINING

    ENTERTAINING

    See All ENTERTAINING
    Will We Entertain Differently in 2022? These Are the New Trends Hostesses Should Bookmark

    Will We Entertain Differently in 2022? These Are the New Trends Hostesses Should Bookmark

    Secure your role as the host with the absolute most.
    • Seasonal Entertaining & Decorating
    • Baby Shower Ideas
    • Dinner Party Ideas
    • You're Invited
  • HOME

    HOME

    See All HOME
    How to Hang and Arrange Pictures

    How to Hang and Arrange Pictures

    Amp up your home décor with perfectly placed frames.
    • Home Design & Decor
    • Paint Colors & Palettes
    • DIY Home Projects
    • The Well-Kept Home
  • GARDENING

    GARDENING

    See All GARDENING
    Six Houseplant Mistakes to Avoid This Winter

    Six Houseplant Mistakes to Avoid This Winter

    Don't let your varieties fall victim to the perils of poor cold-weather maintenance.
    • Container Gardening
    • Flower Gardens
    • Houseplants
    • Landscaping
    • Vegetable Gardens
  • CLEANING & ORGANIZING

    CLEANING & ORGANIZING

    How to Deep Clean Your Oven with Baking Soda

    How to Deep Clean Your Oven with Baking Soda

    Our easy tips will make this cleaning task a lot less daunting.
    • Cleaning
    • Storage & Organization
    • Laundry & Linens
  • WEDDINGS

    WEDDINGS

    See All WEDDINGS
    Your Ultimate Wedding-Planning Timeline

    Your Ultimate Wedding-Planning Timeline

    Ready, set, go! Our no-nonsense guide will help you learn how to plan your wedding like a pro.
    • Real Weddings
    • Wedding Party
    • Wedding Planning & Advice
    • Wedding Ceremony & Reception
    • Wedding Jewelry
    • Dresses & Style
    • Wedding Beauty & Wellness
    • Wedding Registry
    • Wedding Showers & Parties
    • Love & Marriage
    • Wedding Travel
  • SHOP
  • DIY

    DIY

    See All DIY
    How to Knit: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide

    How to Knit: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide

    Learn how to knit your own mittens, hats, scarves, and more. We'll take you through the step-by-step instructions and teach you how to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off.
    • Dyeing
    • Holiday Crafts
    • Kids' Crafts
    • Knitting
    • Paper Crafts
    • Sewing
    • Rescue & Revamp
  • BEAUTY & WELLNESS

    BEAUTY & WELLNESS

    Your Complete Guide to Restoring Moisture Back Into Your Skin

    Your Complete Guide to Restoring Moisture Back Into Your Skin

    Take a multi-pronged approach if you're experiencing excess dryness.
    • Beauty
    • Health & Wellness
    • Live Well
  • LIFE

    LIFE

    See All LIFE
    • Family
    • Pets
    • Travel
    • Net Worth
  • NEWS
  • MARTHA'S BLOG
  • About Us

Profile Menu

Martha's Blog
Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletter
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Contact Us
  • Your Content
  • Logout

More

  • Enter to Win $10,000 to Makeover Your Home!
  • Martha's Blog
  • Weddings
Login
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

  1. marthastewart.com
  2. Food & Cooking
  3. Recipes
  4. Main Dish Recipes
  5. One-Pot Recipes
  6. Our Food Editors' Favorite One-Pot Recipes Are Dishes You'll Make Again and Again
What's for Dinner Franchise Logo

Our Food Editors' Favorite One-Pot Recipes Are Dishes You'll Make Again and Again

victoria-spencer-1163-d111425.jpg
By Victoria Spencer March 23, 2022
Skip gallery slides
Pin
Skillet Chicken with Leeks and Carrots
Credit: David Malosh

These are the recipes our team turns to at home, one-dish dinners for busy weeknights and more.

Start Slideshow

1 of 13

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message
Cheesy Butter Bean Shakshuka
Credit: Nico Schinco

By now you know how much we love a one-pot recipe—especially a one-dish dinner recipe—and we're willing to guess that you're a fan, too. Not clear on why these one-pot recipes have become such a trend over the course of the past few years? Let us remind you of all the ways they win: Recipes like the Cheesy Butter-Bean Shakshuka that you see right here are complete meals all made in just one-pan—in this case, that's a straight-sided skillet. The result is a meal with a streamlined cooking and clean-up process that doesn't sacrifice taste.

Let's indulge in a short history of the category: To be clear, one-pot recipes are no new thing. Cooks have been making stews, soups, and all manner of other dishes in one pot of hundreds, likely thousands, of years. How did such recipes—as well as their modern descendants—gain the spotlight? We might be biased, but in our opinion, it all comes back to our founder, Martha Stewart! Back in 2011, Nora Singley, who then served as one of our food stylists and recipe developers, traveled in Italy with another Martha Stewart food editor. At a small restaurant in Puglia the two were wowed by a simple yet genius pasta recipe the owner's son showed them how to make, where the noodles cooked in the same pan as the rest of the ingredients, at the same time. Back in New York, Singley worked on her version of the recipe, pitching it to be part of Martha Stewart's Cooking School, which she was working on at the time. Though the recipe didn't make it to Martha's TV show, Singley pitched it to the Martha Stewart Living food team she worked with at the time, and our former executive director of food and entertaining, Lucinda Scala Quinn, loved it. The recipe appeared in the magazine and the rest is, web sensation and internet history.

In the years since, our test kitchen team has developed a multitude of other one-pot recipes, not just stovetop dishes but also ones for the multicooker and sheet-pan dinners that roast in the oven. So, who better than our team to share their favorite one-pot recipes? Ahead, you'll find all of their absolute favorites from years past.

1 of 13

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 13

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Creamy Lemon Chicken with Spinach and Artichokes

creamy lemon chicken with spinach and artichokes
Credit: Marcus Nilsson
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"This recipe was developed as a playful nod to spinach and artichoke dip reimagined as an uncomplicated but totally delicious, complete meal," deputy food editor Greg Lofts explains. "It's been a real sleeper hit." Why? If you ask Greg, it all comes down to this one-pan recipe's ingredient list. "The ingredients are simple: baby spinach, frozen artichoke hearts, quick cooking chicken breast cutlets, and the MVP in this dish, cream cheese, for an almost instant pan sauce that's brightened up with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice." 

2 of 13

3 of 13

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Martha's Greenhouse-Vegetable Soup

Martha's Greenhouse-Vegetable Soup
Credit: Johnny Miller
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"I've been making this soup all winter and will continue to as we move into spring," says senior food editor Lauryn Tyrell. "It's dead simple and so nourishing and you can customize the vegetables depending on what you have—no spinach? Use kale or broccoli raab, add chickpeas or cannellini beans, sub potatoes for turnips, or just enjoy it just as written and enjoy minimalism at its best."

3 of 13

Advertisement

4 of 13

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Brothy Orzo and Pork Meatballs

Brothy Orzo and Pork Meatballs
Credit: Ryan Liebe
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"Does it count if you use a bowl to mix the meatball mixture? I think so," says Riley Wofford, associate food editor. (And of course, she's right!) "These meatballs are really simply flavored with some fennel seeds, onion, and Parmigiano, so it's a very quick and easy dish to throw together."

4 of 13

5 of 13

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

One-Pan Pasta

one-pan pasta
Credit: Marcus Nilsson
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"No list would be complete without the OG one-pan pasta," says Greg. "This is the one and only for deliciousness and ease, and it comes together in 20 minutes flat." It's a super simple and delicious recipe, which is why choosing the very best ingredients is key, Greg adds. "Above all for recipes as simple as this always cook with high-quality ingredients. Start with good dried spaghetti, fresh and fruity extra-virgin olive oil, and fragrant tomatoes and basil. One skillet, a little water, and a brief boil will take care of the rest."

5 of 13

6 of 13

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Cannellini-Bean and Greens Stew

white beans greens stew
Credit: Julia Gartland
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Riley laughs that she makes this healthy one-pot meal "almost exclusively for the garlic bread component, but it's also very hearty and nourishing!" She adds, "I've even gotten my mother to make it for herself for dinner, and she refuses to cook anything with more than five ingredients."

6 of 13

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 13

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Fish Stew with Herbed Toasts

Fish Stew with Herbed Toasts
Credit: James Ransom
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

This has been one of my go-to recipes for when I want to make something that's easy but also feels special. It takes but 20 minutes, and with the exception of the fish (you can use whatever white fish you can get that's fresh), it relies on ingredients that you probably already have on hand, such as canned tomatoes. Serve with crusty bread and sit back for compliments. 

7 of 13

8 of 13

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Sausage-and-Pepper Ragu Over Polenta

sausage-and-pepper-ragu-over-polenta-236-d113040-1.jpg
Credit: Bryan Gardner
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"I buy Italian sausages from my farmers' market and freeze them so I can always make this super fast, low effort dinner on a whim," says Lauryn. "While the original recipe isn't technically one pot, you can skip the polenta and just serve this with a nice loaf of crusty bread or with a heaping pile of greens stirred in at the end to keep it to a single skillet."

8 of 13

9 of 13

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Bucatini with Cauliflower, Capers, and Lemon

bucatini-plate-022-d111637.jpg
Credit: James Ransom
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

If you love cauliflower, especially roasted cauliflower, and you love a one-pot recipe that streamlines dinner prep, then this is a recipe for you. Inspired by our original one-pot pasta, this dish also features long, skinny noodles that cook in the skillet along with the other ingredients, but where it differs is that the finely chopped cauliflower is finished under the broiler to get a crispy kind of roasted flavor and texture.

9 of 13

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 13

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Classic Beef Stew

classic beef stew
Credit: Con Poulos
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"This has all the classic flavors of beef stew, utilizing inexpensive, widely available ingredients like beef chuck, carrots, potatoes, and frozen peas and pearl onions," says Greg. "Pantry staples like tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce add richness and depth. And if you want to feed a big crowd, just double the recipe and grab a bigger pot!"

10 of 13

11 of 13

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Skillet Chicken with Leeks and Carrots

Skillet Chicken with Leeks and Carrots
Credit: David Malosh
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

You really should make this simple and delicious crowd-pleasing dinner, says Lauryn. "The croutons soak up all the flavorful chicken fat and the mint and lemon add brightness and a really fresh finish to this totally doable weeknight dinner."

11 of 13

12 of 13

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Smoky Clams and Fregola

smoky clams and fregola
Credit: Ryan Liebe
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Another clever one-pot pasta recipe, this one is a favorite of Riley, who says, "This is a great summery dinner that really hits all the notes–sweet, smoky, spicy. I've made it outside of corn season by adding a load of cherry tomatoes instead."

12 of 13

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 13

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Skillet Pancake for Two

skillet pancake for two topped with blueberries
Credit: David Malosh
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Lauryn's last pick is a less-conventional one-pot recipe—after all, not all one-pot dishes have to be dinner. (Though pancakes for dinner sounds pretty good!) "One bowl for the batter, plus one skillet (without multiple batches to flip for the stove makes this a fan favorite in my house. It's honestly easy enough to whip up for breakfast before school, but also special enough to save for weekends." It's a flexible recipe, too. "I love the blueberries, but raspberries, bananas or chocolate chips would also make great stir ins."

13 of 13

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

By Victoria Spencer

    Share the Gallery

    Pinterest Facebook
    `
    What's for Dinner Franchise Logo
    View Series
    • Ali Slagle, Author of the Book "I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To)," Shares Her Weeknight Meal Secrets
    • Grilled Eggplant Parm Is the Weeknight Dinner We'll Be Making on Repeat All Summer
    • 5 Vegetarian Entrées That Make the Most of Peak Summer Produce
    • 4 Vegetable-Packed Frittatas for When You Need a Quick and Easy Spring Dinner
    Trending Videos
    Advertisement
    Skip slide summaries

    Everything in This Slideshow

    Advertisement

    View All

    1 of 13
    2 of 13 Creamy Lemon Chicken with Spinach and Artichokes
    3 of 13 Martha's Greenhouse-Vegetable Soup
    4 of 13 Brothy Orzo and Pork Meatballs
    5 of 13 One-Pan Pasta
    6 of 13 Cannellini-Bean and Greens Stew
    7 of 13 Fish Stew with Herbed Toasts
    8 of 13 Sausage-and-Pepper Ragu Over Polenta
    9 of 13 Bucatini with Cauliflower, Capers, and Lemon
    10 of 13 Classic Beef Stew
    11 of 13 Skillet Chicken with Leeks and Carrots
    12 of 13 Smoky Clams and Fregola
    13 of 13 Skillet Pancake for Two

    Share & More

    Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message
    Martha Stewart

    Learn More

    • Contact Us
    • Customer Service
    • Media Kit
    • Martha's Blog
    • Advertise
    • Content Licensing
    • FAQ
    • Corporate
    • International
    • Accolades this link opens in a new tab

    Connect

    Follow Us
    Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    Sign Up
    MeredithMartha Stewart is part of the Meredith Home Group. © Copyright 2022 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
    © Copyright Martha Stewart. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.marthastewart.com

    Sign in

    View image

    Our Food Editors' Favorite One-Pot Recipes Are Dishes You'll Make Again and Again
    this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.