For nights when you’re over it—but still need to feed the people.
Listen, I love cooking… but I don’t always love the chaos that comes with it. Pots stacked in the sink, sauce splattered like a murder scene, a toddler asking for a snack while you’re still making dinner—it’s a lot. That’s where this one-pot spaghetti swoops in like a hero in stretchy pants.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 lb spaghetti
• 1 jar of pasta or marinara sauce
• 4 cups water or broth (yep, the pasta cooks right in it)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt
• Optional: a handful of shredded cheese or frozen spinach for some extra goodness

‍ How to make your life easier:

1. Throw everything into a big pot—no boiling pasta separately, no draining anything.
2. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer.
3. Stir it occasionally (you don’t want any pasta glue at the bottom).
4. In about 12 minutes, you’ll have tender pasta swimming in a thick, savory sauce.
5. Add cheese if you want it creamy. Stir in spinach if you’re sneaking in veggies.
6. Serve it up with garlic toast or a simple salad, and you’re golden.

TMRT Real Talk:
This is a dinner that feels like it required effort… but you and I both know it didn’t. And those are the best kind. The kids will ask for seconds. You’ll only have one pot to clean. And you might even get to sit down before 9 p.m.

Bonus Tip: Toss in some leftover chicken or ground turkey if you need a protein punch. No one will know it’s a “clean out the pantry” kinda night.