40+ Quick & Easy Pasta Recipes
When you need to get dinner on the table fast, pasta is the perfect standby. Get out of your spaghetti-with-red-sauce rut thanks to these quick-prep dishes that include classic basics and a few inventive twists.
When you need to get dinner on the table fast, pasta is the perfect standby. Get out of your spaghetti-with-red-sauce rut thanks to these quick-prep dishes that include classic basics and a few inventive twists.
"I made this recipe for an appetizer yesterday. It was delicious and everyone loved it."
-Tamalicious121
"A slightly more sophisticated version of the classic macaroni and cheese. Don't worry, the kids will still love it."
-KelBel
"I've been cooking this sauce occasionally for years. It is simple and delicious and the flavor is wonderful."
-heatherbelleday
"So easy! Great, warm comfort food on a cold winter night."
-sugrmag78
"We had never made stuffed shells before, but this recipe was easy and super flavorful. We'll definitely be making this again!"
-CyndiCB
"This was a great, quick meal. The pasta was very tasty with a perfect little kick."
-RecipeNut
"This is a recipe I got from my father who got it from a little old lady he knew from Italy. I always simmer this sauce with my meatballs. It is to die for!"
-InMemoryofBrats
"I just keep making this over and over. This recipe is proof that alfredo sauce doesn't have to be difficult."
-Mom24grlz
This simple, 2-step recipe will have a fresh, green dinner on the table in no time.
"My mother made it for dinner when I was young. Always a favorite in my house!"
-cerridwynoxford
"The flavor is not what you would expect from so few ingredients. And when my husband says 'That was really good, honey,' it's definitely a keeper!"
-Pegger1
"I'm not one to cook meals in the microwave, but these may have changed my mind. Great recipe for hot summer days!"
-jswinks
"This was very good. I really liked the simplicity of the recipe but it looked like restaurant quality."
-LaQuietia
"This is vegan, but you'd never know it. The avocado adds a wonderful creaminess!"
-sofie-a-toast
"This is especially good if you break up a slice of American cheese and melt it in, giving the Ramen a creamy cheese sauce!"
-Pryjmaty
"It was a huge hit with me, my hubby and my 15-month old son. It was twice as yummy the next day for lunch!"
- Lisa Lisa Ann
"This is a great and simple sauce for pasta. My family went nuts and had seconds!"
-CarolK
"A great crowd-pleaser and a good dish to bring to a potluck where you have to bring something to pass around."
-Becky in Wisconsin
"We enjoyed this tasty pasta dish. It was quick and easy to throw together, with ingredients that I always have on hand."
-Baby Kato
"This is wonderfully easy and delicious. The lemony flavor is light and tasty and went so well with the seasonings."
-Annacia
"This is a great dish that everyone loved. Don't let the spicy scare you, it has the perfect amount of heat."
-tinajoebob
"Quick, easy, tasty and there are so many things you can add, leftovers even, it's versatile."
-sondrio
"This was so easy! I needed something quick and had all the ingredients already. It's definitely a keeper."
-cookingguru
"This was delicious and extremely quick. I've made many versions of spaghetti but for 30 minutes and under, this is the winner."
-sicili.l.vera
"What a delicious and easy casserole! DH raved about how yummy it was!"
-Linky
"I have made this twice now and been very impressed with the mix of flavors. This is a firm favorite in our house."
-Rachel Savage
"Husband asked for this recipe again, after only 1 bite. So simple, I couldn't even believe it!"
-Gidget265
"We really liked this. Nice quick weeknight dinner that I would serve to anyone."
-AustinCFos
"Wonderful recipe! Great combination of flavors in the ravioli. Certainly a keeper and I can't wait to make it again."
-Sarah
"This recipe was absolutely wonderful! I will be making this frequently!"
-landofoz
"I whipped this up for dinner exactly as directed. It was amazingly delicious. Fast, easy and very tasty."
-bbostow
"So yummy! And very quick and easy, too! It was a good blend of flavors and nice summery-type meal. A definite keeper!"
-Plain Old Jess
"Can't go wrong with this - simple and delicious! Lovely recipe, very much enjoyed."
-Karen Elizabeth
"Excellent! It smelled so good, no one wanted to wait until it was done."
-taginalawn
"A great kid- and adult-friendly recipe. My 1 year old ate his little heart out."
-Doing it Right
"Simply, easy, fast, inexpensive & tastes like lasagna. What's not to like?"
-Diana 2
"Wow - this was genius! The pesto adds so much flavor, and elevates this from good to great! I will definitely be making this again!"
-JackieOhNo