21 EASY PASTA RECIPES
Welcome to our collection of 21 simple pasta recipes featuring quick and nutritious meals perfect for busy weeknights. No matter how packed your schedule is, we’ll guide you through creating effortless and fulfilling dishes in no time. From easy one-pot meals to refreshing pasta salads, these recipes deliver bold flavors without the hassle.
01. Chicken Broccoli Pasta
This tasty and simple Chicken Broccoli Pasta recipe is ideal for hectic weeknights. With only five ingredients, it’s ready in under 20 minutes!
02. Cherry Tomato Pasta
You’ve got to try this incredible cherry tomato pasta featuring fresh, juicy tomatoes. It’s quick to make, requires just a few ingredients, and bursts with flavor!
03. Creamy Vegan Mushroom Pasta
This vegan mushroom pasta is rich, delicious, and simple to prepare! With savory mushrooms, spinach, and pasta coated in a creamy sauce, it’s ideal for both special dinners and busy weeknights alike.
04. Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
Butternut squash pasta is creamy, delicious, and wonderfully easy, perfect for any day of the week with minimal effort. We roast the squash in the oven to enhance its flavor, blend it with ricotta and parmesan, then toss the pasta in the sauce. This recipe is colorful, cheesy, and requires just a few ingredients.
05. Vegan Pasta Alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma is a classic Sicilian pasta dish with rich and creamy tomato sauce, tender roasted eggplants, and fresh basil. You’ll love this recipe because it’s tasty, healthy, easy to make in about 30 minutes, and with simple ingredients.
06. Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad
Full of fresh, herby flavors, Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad comes together in just 20 minutes using either store-bought or homemade pesto sauce. It includes hearty chickpeas, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy olives, and you can add your favorite vegetables. This recipe is perfect as a summery side dish or a filling main course.
07. Beer-Roasted Cauliflower with Pasta
Poach a whole cauliflower in a broth flavored with olive oil, chili, and beer. Afterwards, cut it into wedges and roast until golden-brown and tender.
08. Pasta with Creamy Zucchini Sauce
This creamy pasta recipe doesn’t use cream. Instead, the roasted zucchini makes a rich and creamy sauce for the pasta. Enjoy it as a vegetarian main dish or pair it with your favorite protein!
09. Creamy Italian Pasta Salad
Italian Pasta Salad with a creamy twist, ideal for summer. Made with fresh tomatoes, avocado, zucchini, herbs, and a flavorful homemade Italian dressing.
10. Lemon Ricotta Pasta With Spinach
This lemon ricotta pasta with spinach is a quick meal perfect for busy evenings, ready in under 30 minutes! It’s light, refreshing, and wonderfully simple, making it a delightful choice for a vegetarian summer pasta dish.
11. Mushroom Alfredo Pasta
Imagine tender sautéed mushrooms bathed in a creamy Alfredo sauce, creating a dinner ready in just 20 minutes. This comforting classic is both easy to prepare and incredibly delicious, making it ideal for a speedy weeknight meal that everyone will love.
12. Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Roasted red pepper pasta is incredibly creamy, simple to prepare, and bursting with flavor. With just a few basic ingredients, you can whip up this dish effortlessly in 15-20 minutes, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner any day of the week. It’s a tasty and wholesome option that the entire family will enjoy.
13. Pasta Fagioli
Pasta e Fagioli, also known as pasta fazool, is a beloved Italian-American comfort dish. It’s easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and packed with delicious flavors and textures from cannellini beans, pancetta, Parmigiano Reggiano, ditalini pasta, and rosemary.
14. Vegan Artichoke Pasta
This creamy 15-minute vegan artichoke pasta is not only vegan and healthy but also rich in protein. It’s a quick and easy recipe made with budget-friendly ingredients, and there’s an option to prepare it oil-free as well.
15. Kale Pesto Pasta
This Kale Sauce Pasta features a homemade Kale Pesto, garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped pistachios. It’s a quick and healthy pasta dish that you can whip up in just 15 minutes!
16. Chickpea Pasta Salad
Chickpea pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that’s simple to prepare. It’s quick to assemble, with the only cooking required being boiling the pasta. This vibrant cold salad combines rotini, chickpeas, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, black olives, all tossed in a homemade Italian-style dressing.
17. Penne All’ Arrabbiata
This spicy penne arrabbiata is ready in just about 20 minutes. It’s my twist on the Italian favorite, featuring chickpeas to add some variety to the pasta. Red pepper flakes bring fiery heat to the sauce, crafted with canned tomatoes, onions, garlic, and olive oil.
18. Pasta Puttanesca
This Pasta Puttanesca recipe is bursting with flavor and can be made in under 30 minutes using pantry basics. It’s ideal for hectic weeknights but impressive enough for entertaining!
19. Lemon Pasta
If you need a straightforward chicken dinner, this lemon garlic chicken pasta is ideal. It’s a delicious and satisfying dish with tender, juicy chicken breast slices, perfect for a weeknight meal for the whole family.
20. Asparagus Pasta
Include this Asparagus Pasta Salad in your spring or summer menu for a perfect side or main dish. It features pasta, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes tossed in a homemade lemony vinaigrette.
21. Pasta Aglio e Olio
Garlic, paprika, chili olive oil, topped with chopped parsley and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Aglio e olio is so tasty! And so quick and simple! Let the pasta cook while you prepare the sauce.
