One-Pot Kids Pasta (Pasta shel Pa'am)

Name: One-Pot Kids Pasta (Pasta shel Pa'am)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Israeli
Ingredients: 1 package Dry Pasta (Any shape, typically 500g); 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 teaspoons Granulated Garlic Powder; 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (Optional); 2 tablespoons Soup Powder (Chicken or vegetable bouillon powder); 2 tablespoons Sugar; 4 heaped tablespoons Sweet Paprika; 3 tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce; 1.5 cans Tomato Paste (Approximately 150g); 1 liter Water (Enough to cover the pasta)

This incredibly easy one-pot pasta recipe, often called 'Pasta shel Pa'am' (pasta from back then), is a dream for busy weeknights. With minimal cleanup and no frying steps, all ingredients, including the pasta, seasonings, and sauce components, are cooked together in a single pot. The result is a delicious, rare pasta dish with a rich, creamy red sauce that tastes just like the classic comfort food from childhood.

#One-Pot

#Pasta

#Kids Friendly

#Quick

#Easy

#Weeknight Meal

#Vegetarian

#Israeli

Finished One-Pot Pasta Served

Recipe Information

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Israeli

Hebrew

Nutrition (per serving)

560

Calories

19g

Protein

108g

Carbs

Fat

Saucy Pasta in the Pot

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

All Ingredients in the Pot Before Cooking

Instructions

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Place the dry pasta, salt, granulated garlic powder, black pepper (if using), soup powder, sugar, and sweet paprika into a large, deep pot.
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Place the dry pasta, salt, granulated garlic powder, black pepper (if using), soup powder, sugar, and sweet paprika into a large, deep pot.
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Ensure your pot is large enough to hold all ingredients and liquid without overflowing.
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Add the tomato paste and sweet chili sauce on top of the dry ingredients in the pot.
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Add the tomato paste and sweet chili sauce on top of the dry ingredients in the pot.
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Adding wet ingredients after dry can help prevent sticking before stirring.
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Pour approximately 1 liter of water into the pot, ensuring all the pasta and ingredients are fully submerged. You may need slightly more or less depending on your pot size and pasta shape.
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Pour approximately 1 liter of water into the pot, ensuring all the pasta and ingredients are fully submerged. You may need slightly more or less depending on your pot size and pasta shape.
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The water should just cover the pasta; too much water can dilute the sauce, too little may result in uncooked pasta.
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Stir everything thoroughly to combine. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking.
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Stir everything thoroughly to combine. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking.
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Stirring is crucial in the initial boiling phase to ensure even cooking and prevent clumps.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring every few minutes.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring every few minutes.
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Cooking time may vary based on pasta type. Taste a piece of pasta to check for desired doneness.
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Remove the pot from the heat. Stir vigorously one last time to ensure the pasta is well-coated with the thickened sauce. Let it rest for 1-2 minutes, uncovered, to allow the sauce to set.
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Remove the pot from the heat. Stir vigorously one last time to ensure the pasta is well-coated with the thickened sauce. Let it rest for 1-2 minutes, uncovered, to allow the sauce to set.
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The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools slightly. A good stir creates a creamy consistency.
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Serve the One-Pot Kids Pasta hot, as a main dish or a side.
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Serve the One-Pot Kids Pasta hot, as a main dish or a side.
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Garnish with fresh parsley or grated cheese if desired, though it's delicious on its own.