Some days all you crave is a steaming bowl of pasta that takes minutes to whip up and does not require a lot of cleanup later on. Here's the perfect recipe! After a long day at work, there are evenings when the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen. All you crave is a steaming bowl of comfort food that comes together quickly, requires minimal effort and still delivers on both flavour and nutrition. This is where one-pot meals truly shine. Not only do they simplify the cooking process, but they also mean fewer utensils to wash afterwards – a welcome bonus when you're already exhausted. If you're looking for a satisfying meal that ticks all these boxes, here’s the perfect recipe for you.Read more to check out the full recipe! (Unsplash)Also Read | Add a refreshing twist to summer with chef Kunal Kapoor's take on mangoes: An easy recipe for tangy mango fizzCelebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor has shared a quick and fuss-free one-pot pasta recipe that is perfect for busy days when you want a comforting homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Requiring minimal effort and fewer utensils, this easy recipe also means less cleaning up afterwards, making it perfect for days when you’re already exhausted.In an Instagram video shared on June 14, the chef highlights, “Kuch recipes ka best part yeh hota hai ki usse banane ke baad sink mein bartan bhi kam hote hain (The best part about some recipes is that they leave you with fewer dishes to wash afterwards). This One Pot Pasta is creamy, comforting and exactly the kind of meal busy days need.”Check out the full recipe below:Ingredients1½ cup penne pasta1 tbsp olive oil1 small onion, chopped1 tbsp garlic, chopped4 to 5 button mushrooms, quartered1 small yellow zucchini, cut into triangles1 cup tomato pureeSalt to taste½ tsp dried mixed herbs1 tsp sugar1 medium green capsicum, seeded and cut into triangles4 cherry tomatoes, halved2 tbsp butterFresh basil sprig for garnishMethodHeat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for two to three minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.Add the mushrooms and zucchini to the pan. Stir well and cook for a few minutes until the vegetables begin to soften and release their moisture.Pour in the tomato puree and add the salt, dried mixed herbs and penne pasta. Mix everything thoroughly so that the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce and seasonings.Add the sugar and 2 cups of hot water, stirring well to combine. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.Once the pasta is cooked, add the green capsicum, cherry tomatoes and butter. Toss gently until the vegetables are slightly softened and the butter has melted into the sauce.Transfer the pasta to a serving plate or bowl. Garnish with a fresh basil sprig and serve hot.Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only. It is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.Eshana Saha is a fresh face in lifestyle and cultural journalism, bringing a refined, multidisciplinary perspective to the intersection of entertainment, fashion and holistic wellbeing. With less than a year of professional experience, she has quickly adapted to high-pressure editorial environments and currently works full-time with HT Media. Prior to this, she interned for nearly six months with Hindustan Times’ entertainment and lifestyle vertical, where she gained hands-on experience in digital reporting, trend analysis and editorial storytelling.