I Tried the Meghan Markle One-Pot Pasta Recipe – My Honest Take.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: If there’s one person who could get me back into cooking, it’s Meghan Markle. And she’s gone and one it with her Meghan Markle one-pot pasta that everyone has been talking about. I mean, there’s just something magnetic about the way she approaches food — calm, grounded, and beautifully intentional. Not performative. Not overproduced. Just real. In her Netflix docuseries With Love, Meghan, we catch glimpses of her kitchen rituals — moments that feel intimate, not curated for clout.

And then she made that one-pot pasta. No sous-chef. No ten-step process. Just a simple, home-cooked meal made with love. It wasn’t trying to impress — it was about connection. Nourishment. Slowing down.

For someone like me — always juggling deadlines, ideas, dreams, and the occasional Deliveroo order — that kind of simplicity felt revolutionary. This wasn’t just a pasta dish. It felt like an invitation — for all of us — to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover the quiet joy of cooking at home. Not to impress, but to nourish. To create space for comfort and presence, even in the middle of chaos. For me, that meant cooking just for myself again — and obviously, for my partner Franco too.

Cooking Shouldn’t Feel Like a Chore

That pasta moment stayed with me. It reminded me of something I already knew deep down: I love food. I love cooking (that’s why this page exists). I always have. There’s something soul-soothing about it — the chopping, the stirring, the quiet little rituals. The way a handful of ingredients can transform into something comforting and nourishing. Even when it’s just you at the table, it still matters.

But somewhere along the way, the joy got buried under busyness. Between work, content creation, and just trying to keep life afloat, cooking started to feel like a luxury I didn’t have time for.

Frankly speaking, most recipes feel overwhelming. Too many steps. An overload of ingredients. More effort than I can handle at the end of a long day. And when you’re tired, the last thing you want is a kitchen marathon.

So yes, I’ve been craving something easy. Something warm, satisfying, and unfussy. And when Meghan made that pasta — simple, real, cooked with care — it clicked. It was exactly what I didn’t know I needed.

This recipe had my full attention — and now, it has my full approval.

My Meghan Markle One-Pot Pasta Recipe

Meghan’s original is elegant in its simplicity, but of course, I had to make it mine. I kept the one-pot magic and added a handful of fresh spinach at the end — no boiling, no extra pans, no drama. Just a vibrant pop of green stirred in at the last moment to keep it fresh and vibrant.

The result? A silky, savoury bowl of pasta you can whip up in 15 minutes. No stress, no mess, and perfect for solo dining.
This is my official go-to one-pot pasta recipe for one — and I don’t say that lightly.

How to Make It

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Add the halved red and yellow Datterini tomatoes. Cook for 2–3 minutes until they begin to soften and release their juices.
3. Add the dry spaghetti or linguine to the pan. Then pour over the pre-boiled vegetable stock (or water). Season with salt and pepper, and add the chilli flakes if using. Give everything a good stir.
4. Let it simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the liquid has reduced into a silky sauce.
5. Add the spinach and stir through until just wilted from the residual heat.
6. Finish with grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast, a touch of lemon zest, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. I’m very partial to coriander here, but parsley or any soft herb you love will work beautifully too.

Meghan’s version has this lovely, elegant simplicity to it — unfussy, comforting, and clearly made with a lot of care. But you know me, I always have to put my own spin on things.

While she used a beautiful medley of vegetables, I took a peek in my fridge and, well… spinach it was! The lone green contender, if I’m being honest. But you know what? It actually worked beautifully.

And that’s the magic of this recipe, isn’t it? There’s really no right or wrong green veg to toss in — as long as it brings that fresh pop of colour. It’s totally flexible, super forgiving, and easy to make your own.

So, if you’ve been searching for Netflix With Love, Meghan recipes and wondering if they’re worth trying — trust me, this one is. It’s not just for show. It works.

Would I make the Meghan Markle one-pot pasta again? Definitely.
Would I serve it to friends? Absolutely — just double the pasta, pour some wine, and you’ve got an effortless dinner party.

But for now, it’s just me, a bowl of pasta, and the quiet joy of cooking something lovely at home.

Try it your way and tag @chicchui — I’d love to see how you make it yours.