Whether you're juggling a busy weeknight or planning ahead for lunches, this collection of easy pasta dinner recipes has you covered. These quick pasta dishes feature simple ingredients with minimal prep, and include some favorite one-pot wonders! Bonus: These pasta recipes are under 35 minutes!
Pasta is a year-round craving! Whether it's gloomy and cold or the sun is shining and the temperatures are warming, it's a staple in many households. I've pulled together 10 family-friendly pasta dinners that I know you'll love! From reader-favorite creamy mushroom pasta to spicy chili garlic noodles to one pot baked ziti- there's something for everyone to enjoy.
15+ Easy Pasta Dinner Recipes
Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles
These spicy chili garlic noodles can be made in just 20 minutes and way better than takeout! The spicy garlic sauce has incredible flavor and perfectly spiced. You can easily add chicken or beef to make this a full meal.
Easy Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe
Look no further for your next pasta dish, this easy creamy mushroom pasta recipe is guaranteed to impress. The creamy mushroom sauce is undeniably delicious- the mushrooms are sautéed in butter with garlic and spices, paired with white wine (or chicken broth), heavy cream and reserved pasta water with a touch of fresh lemon juice to finish it off. It's a flavorful pasta dish that uses minimal basic ingredients to create a recipe easy enough for a weeknight dinner and fancy enough for a special occasion.
Super Easy One Pan Lasagna Recipe
One skillet is all you need to make this insanely flavorful lasagna recipe. The process is extremely easy: add the ground beef with a mixture of Italian spices and brown in a skillet. Then, toss in the remaining ingredients and finish with ricotta and shredded mozzarella cheese. This is a quick, family favorite 30-minute dinner recipe that you'll want to make all year long!
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Garlic & Olive Oil)
This simple spaghetti aglio e olio is packed with flavor from just a few basic ingredients. It's a recipe that's quick enough to make on a busy weeknight or a holiday and a pasta recipe that you'll make over and over again.
One Pot Sausage and Broccoli Pasta
This sausage and broccoli pasta is absolutely delicious. It's not only easy to make, but it's bursting with flavor, feeds a family, and keeps for days in the refrigerator for leftovers!
One Pan Creamy Beef Pasta
This creamy beef pasta recipe is made in just one pan and on the table in 30 minutes. There's no doubt that the whole family will love this comforting dish!
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
This roasted vegetable pasta salad is absolutely delicious and features seasonal vegetables. It's not only easy to make, but it's bursting with flavor from the homemade dressing, feeds a crowd, keeps for days in the refrigerator, and is a recipe that even meat lovers can't get enough of!
One Pan Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
This creamy Italian sausage pasta is coated in a light, garlic, cheesy cream sauce and filled with Italian sausage, mushrooms and spinach. It's the one pan recipe that will be your new favorite weeknight dinner.
Easy Roasted Vegetable Pasta
Add this cheesy rotini pasta with roasted vegetables to your dinner menu! Combined together in a pot- rotini pasta, melted cheese, rich marinara sauce, and roasted vegetables. It adds a twist to a classic pasta dish that the entire family will love!
Really Good Three Cheese Baked Ziti Recipe
The key to this three cheese baked ziti is the creamy and rich cheese mixture made with shredded mozzarella, ricotta and parmesan cheese. It's all made in just one pan and finished off in the oven for a wonderful textured finish- truly a comfort food and a family favorite!
What Readers Say About These Quick Pasta Dishes
A reader comment on Creamy Mushroom Pasta, "This is a real keeper. Just had this for dinner and my wife and I think it is awesome. Followed the recipe but did add some red pepper flakes. ★★★★★ "
A reader comment on Creamy Beef Pasta, "I made this but instead of using dried basil and dried parsley, I used fresh basil and parsley from my garden. It was so good! My fiance also liked this, and he is a picky eater. I will definitely make this again, and I will mix in some peas or broccoli. ★★★★★ "
A reader comment on Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta, "So simple and delicious! Will definitely use this recipe again! ★★★★★ "
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