Meghan Markle may have finally attempted something original, but the much-anticipated "great pasta exposé of 2025" has landed, revealing that her so-called culinary masterpiece is anything but groundbreaking. Her one-pot spaghetti dish, which she enthusiastically presented on her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, was meant to be a cherished family favorite.
However, upon closer examination, it appears originality wasn’t on the menu. For those fortunate enough to have avoided the show, congratulations. Now, let’s bring you up to speed. In the first episode, Meghan showcased a pasta dish featuring lemon, kale, arugula, tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan, and a generous sprinkle of unearned confidence. Yet, before anyone rushes to recreate this supposedly life-changing recipe, there’s a rather amusing detail worth noting. Unlike her other featured dishes, such as truffle popcorn and honey-lemon layer cake, Meghan conveniently excluded this pasta recipe from the official release.
Naturally, suspicious royal watchers took notice, and soon, internet sleuths did what they do best—uncovered yet another Meghan Markle “original” that wasn’t so original after all. Enter Martha Stewart, the undisputed queen of effortless home cooking and actual creativity. Having educated the masses on culinary excellence for decades, Martha had already published a strikingly similar one-pan pasta recipe years before Meghan’s version made its debut. The timing, however, is where things get even more deliciously ironic. In February 2025, just before Meghan’s Netflix premiere, Martha updated the description of her recipe to include the phrase “the original and the best.” Coincidence? Hardly. The shade? Absolutely impeccable.
Of course, pasta truthers wasted no time comparing the two recipes, quickly realizing that Meghan’s "homemade favorite" bore an uncanny resemblance to Martha’s well-established staple, with only minor alterations. Martha’s recipe includes onions and red pepper flakes, while Meghan opted for kale and, let’s be honest, a hefty dose of self-importance. This isn’t the first time Meghan has been caught borrowing without acknowledgment. Even YouTube chef Donal Skehan, who popularized Martha’s one-pot pasta nearly a decade ago, admitted that his viral video—now with over ten million views—wasn’t an original creation. The key difference? He actually gave credit where it was due. Meghan, on the other hand, in true Markle fashion, presented herself as if she had just revolutionized the way the world cooks pasta.
Then there’s the issue of technique—or rather, Meghan’s complete disregard for it. Instead of following the time-tested approach of boiling pasta in a large pot of salted water, she drowns hers in a meager three cups of liquid, slaps a lid on it, and calls it a day. No draining, no careful reduction—just an inevitable mess of rubbery chaos. One can only imagine her guests forcing down each bite, plastering on pained smiles while silently praying they don’t choke on an undercooked noodle.
So, what’s next on Meghan’s culinary agenda? Perhaps a groundbreaking take on avocado toast? A revolutionary new method for making tea? Or maybe, just maybe, the world will be treated to a masterclass on how to repackage other people’s ideas and call it innovation.
