THE COOKING MAWMA
One Pan & Sheet Pan Meals
Easy, weeknight-friendly dinners that get everyone fed with one pan to wash, not a sink full. Most on the table in about 30 minutes.
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One Pan, Easy Cleanup
Everything cooks together — less mess, more time for you.
Ready in ~30 Min
Fast enough for the busiest weeknights.
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Watch on InstagramI had the honor to cook alongside an amazing chef, @pasquale_didiana at @tettorooftopbar @tettochicago (one of the most beautiful rooftops in Chicago!) and we chatted all things Italian cuisine, traditions, and more. Here’s a little clip of our time together 🇮🇹 with some helpful hints that I’m passing along 🤍 #cookingtips #italianchef #italiancooking #cookingtricks #thecookingmawma
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Busy weeknights call for dinners that are quick, easy, and something everyone will actually eat 🙌🏼 My Cheeseburger Sliders are loaded with seasoned ground beef, my mom’s secret burger sauce, and layers of both @landolakesktchn Yellow and White Sliced Deli American to make every bite the creamiest and meltiest. 🍔🧀
They’re easy to assemble, bake all at once, and make the perfect quick weeknight dinner when you need to get something GOOD on the table without spending all night in the kitchen.
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EPISODE 14 of SOUPS WORTH SAVING 🍲 Gnocchi alla Vodka Soup ❤️ I took my viral vodka sauce and turned it into a SOUP and honestly, this might be one of my favorite versions yet.
My One-Pan Gnocchi alla Vodka Soup has Italian sausage, pillowy potato gnocchi, Parmesan, and a rich, creamy tomato vodka broth. And the best part? The gnocchi cooks RIGHT in the soup, so there’s no separate pot and barely any cleanup.
If you’re looking for an easy 30-minute soup recipe, creamy gnocchi soup, Italian sausage soup, or a quick one-pan dinner for busy weeknights, SAVE THIS ONE.
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Dinner Without the Dishes
After a long day, the last thing you want is a mountain of pans. These dinners give you all the flavor with almost none of the mess.
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Hi, I’m Caterina
Between the kids and the chaos, I learned to love a good one-pan dinner — real, cozy food that doesn’t leave me with a sink full of dishes. I share the family recipes I was raised on, made simple enough for the busiest nights. Pull up a chair.
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One Pan Questions, Answered
What makes a good one-pan meal?
Ingredients that cook in about the same time, cut to even sizes, and seasoned well. Give everything room so it roasts instead of steams.
How do I get crispy sheet-pan food?
Crank the oven, don’t crowd the pan, and spread everything in a single layer. A hot pan and a little space are the secret to golden edges.
Can I prep one-pan dinners ahead?
Yes — chop and season everything earlier in the day, then spread on the pan and cook when you’re ready.
What pan should I use?
A heavy half-sheet pan for roasting and a big oven-safe skillet for stovetop-to-oven dinners will cover almost everything here.
