This viral Meghan Markle pasta recipe is simple, wholesome, and so satisfying. Itβs the ultimate one-pan roasted tomato pasta that is a perfect busy weeknight mealΒ

Viral Meghan Markle Pasta Recipe
Viral Meghan Markle Pasta Recipe
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Category
One Pan Pasta
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Author:
Ashleyβs Place
Servings
2-3
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Boy did this Viral Meghan Markle or (Meghan of Sussex) Pasta Recipe cause some controversy. But I actually really liked it. In fact I am adding it to my menu plan next week. It is light, easy to make and have some good flavours. Now I did change it up a bit by cooking off the garlic because that's a non negotiable to me. It is also great if your not a huge cook or you don't have alot of time. It may not be traditional but it is a easy dish to make that tastes nice. I also really liked her show, it's an easy watch and just a lovely celebration of home and cooking.

Ingredients
- π 300g of Cherry/small tomatoes, try to get in season flavourful ones
- π 4-5 garlic cloves minced
- π About 1-2 tbsp of olive oil
- π Zest of 1 lemon
- π Handul of Swiss Chard (Silverbeet)
- π Handful of Spinach
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π Good Handful of Parmigiano/Parmesan & extra for serving
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π 250g of Fettuccine or Spaghetti pasta I used 1/2 a pack but use a full if you need more serves
- π A good dash of salt & pepper
- π Approx 3 cups of boiled water depending on your pan size
Directions
- π boil your kettle
- π This is what i did differently. Mince your garlic & cook off in pan with a good dash of olive oil for about 30 seconds until fragrant on low-medium heat
π Add in your halved tomatoes and add another good dash of olive oil & salt/pepper then mix. I leave the heat on and let them cook as I open the pasta then add that in the pan with the lemon zest
- π Add your boiling water to the pan you want to make sure the pasta is covered with water
π Cover and let come to the boil for a few minutes then take off the cover & add the chopped chard & continue to cook for about 8-10 minutes this will depend on your pasta type and amount. About a minute before itβs done add the spinach then parmigiano cheese and cook until pasta is cooked and liquid reduced, I did leave a little liquid in the pan to drizzle over though
Recipe Video
@_ashleysplace_ Ohhh the controversy of this pasta ππ And yes know this is not the traditional way to make pasta and there is a bunch of nonnas waving their hands at it π€π€π€ BUT here is the thing if YOU like a dish or a particular food then you do you! And i think we all eat things that others look at like eww thatβs disgusting but thatβs what makes food great we have so many different options & tradition is import for sure but we can have traditions & new traditions too Now for the pasta my thoughts, itβs easy, its quick, itβs great option for non-cooks or time poor cooks & is literally one pan π itβs also actually really light which is really nice especially if you feel like pasta but not a heavy version. Its good option to make sometimes I did however saute my garlic because that to me would personally taste a bit better. I also added extra because we love garlic π§ How to make it: π 300g of Cherry/small tomatoes, try to get in season flavourful ones π 4-5 garlic cloves minced π About 1-2 tbsp of olive oil π Zest of 1 lemon π Handul of Swiss Chard (Silverbeet) π Handful of Spinach π Good Handful of Parmigiano & extra for serving π Fettuccine or Spaghetti pasta I used 1/2 a pack but use a full if you need more serves π A good dash of salt & pepper π Approx 3 cups of boiled water depending on your pan size How too: π boil your kettle π This is what i did differently. Mince your garlic & cook off in pan with a good dash of olive oil for about 30 seconds until fragrant on low-medium heat π Add in your halved tomatoes and add another good dash of olive oil & salt/pepper then mix. I leave the heat on and let them cook as I open the pasta then add that in the pan & lemon zest π Add your boiling water to the pan you want to make sure the pasta is covered with water π Cover and let come to the boil for a few minutes then take off the cover & add the chopped chard & continue to cook. About a minute before itβs done add the spinach then parmigiano and cook until pasta is cooked and liquid reduced, i did leave a little liquid to drizzle over though And enjoy, i adeed more parmigiano on top Would you try this???? @_ashleysplace_#ashleysplace #ashleysplacetips #camdennsw #lovelocalcamden #macarthur #lovelocalmacarthur #meghanmarkle #meghanofsussex #viralpasta #meghanmarklecooking #pasta #onepanpasta #onepanpastachallenge #recipe #withlove #withlovemeghan #italianfood #pastarecipe #pasta #easyrecipe #weekdayvibes #weekdayrecipes #quickcooking #viralcooking #viraltok #foodtok #cookingtok #bakingtok #recipetiktok #recipetok #dinnertok #pastatok β¬ original sound - Ashleys Place
Recipe Note
Expert Tips, Variations & FAQ's:
- This is a simple dish to make that you can also switch up a bit. If you don't like Chard or don't have any you can add spinach or kale. Or you could just leave it out all together
- I would highly recommend cooking off the garlic first for better flavour
- You could also add some onions in too but I would cook these off with the garlic
- If you don't have Parmigiano which is Parmigiano Reggiano you can use Parmesan Cheese
- This is lovely the next day too, simply reheat it in a pan and if needed add a dash of water
- Cooking time will depend on the pasta you use, so read the instructions to see and keep an eye on it as it cooks
- If you need a bigger serve simply double the recipe just make sure your pan is big enough, I also like a good ratio of tomatoes in this too so I would double all the ingredients if you are doubling the pasta