25 1-Pot and -Pan Italian Recipes to Solve All Your Dinner Problems

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Cooking on a weeknight always sounds like a great idea until the pile of dirty dishes is staring you in the face. The good news is there are tons of one-pot and -pan recipes to save us all from the dreaded dish-duty woes, and in particular, Italian recipes. For those nights when all you want is a comforting pasta, lasagna, or chicken dish — without the hassle of cleanup — turn to one of these 25 recipes. Whether you're in the mood for protein and veggies (like sheet-pan chicken tenders with green beans) or something indulgent (like fettuccine alfredo or four-cheese pasta), you're sure to find an exciting idea ahead.

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Guilt-Free Creamy Chicken Alfredo
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Guilt-Free Creamy Chicken Alfredo

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Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Tenders With Roasted Green Beans and Tomatoes
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Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Tenders With Roasted Green Beans and Tomatoes

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Pasta With Fava Greens
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Pasta With Fava Greens

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04
Kale and Chickpea Minestrone
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Kale and Chickpea Minestrone

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Spaghetti With Garlic, Olive Oil, and Chili
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Spaghetti With Garlic, Olive Oil, and Chili

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Garlic Parmesan Salmon With Broccoli
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Garlic Parmesan Salmon With Broccoli

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Mushroom and Swiss Chard Pasta
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Mushroom and Swiss Chard Pasta

09
Chicken and Tortellini Soup
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Chicken and Tortellini Soup

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Four-Cheese Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta Bake
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Four-Cheese Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta Bake

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Kale and Quinoa Minestrone
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Kale and Quinoa Minestrone

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Roasted Italian Sausage, Peppers, Potatoes, and Onion
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Roasted Italian Sausage, Peppers, Potatoes, and Onion

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Tuscan Farro and Bean Soup
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Tuscan Farro and Bean Soup

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Tuscan White Bean and Vegetable Soup
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Tuscan White Bean and Vegetable Soup

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One-Pot Tomato Onion Linguine
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One-Pot Tomato Onion Linguine

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Chicken Parmesan and Roasted Zucchini
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Chicken Parmesan and Roasted Zucchini

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One-Pot Deconstructed Lasagna
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One-Pot Deconstructed Lasagna

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Slow-Cooker Minestrone Soup
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Slow-Cooker Minestrone Soup

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Slow-Cooker Cheesy Tortellini
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Slow-Cooker Cheesy Tortellini

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Slow-Cooker Balsamic Chicken Breasts
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Slow-Cooker Balsamic Chicken Breasts

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Slow-Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Ragu With Gnocchi
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Slow-Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Ragu With Gnocchi

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Slow-Cooker Italian Barley and Italian Sausage
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Slow-Cooker Italian Barley and Italian Sausage

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Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
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Balsamic Chicken and Veggies