No muss, no fuss – that’s how cooking dinner should be. Unfortunately, for many of us, the closest we come to cooking is walking into our kitchen, opening the fridge door … and abruptly shutting it and ordering takeout. As it turns out, there are plenty of easy pasta recipes available online that require minimal ingredients and very little prep work. (Cha-ching!)
Below are 27 easy pasta recipes that’ll only make it look like you slaved away by the stove. Get ready to drool!
1. Macaroni and Cheese
The dinner of my 20s, this dish only takes about 30 minutes of prep (and most of that time is spent waiting for the noodles to cook). There are only four steps, so get ready to be blown away!
Get the recipe at RealSimple.com.
2. Salmon with Noodles
For the salmon fans in the house, this recipe has an amazingly simple flavor combo that includes salt, pepper, lemon juice and poppy seeds.
Get the recipe at WomensHealthMag.com.
3. Fresh Pasta with Pesto and Green Beans
This recipe only takes 30 minutes, and is delicious! I like recipes that multi-task, and you can also use the pesto as part of a veggie dip.
Get the recipe at Family.com.
4. Creamy Fettuccine with Rainbow Veggies
Confession: I’m not the biggest fan of veggies, so there’s nothing better than a recipe that tricks you into eating them.
Get the recipe at Spoonful.com.
5. Egg Noodles with Ham and Peas
You don’t necessarily have to use ham for this recipe. In fact, it’d be a great go-to dish for leftover Christmas turkey.
Get the recipe at Family.com.
6. Super Simple Nacho Pasta
Super simple is right! There are only three ingredients and you’re done in 20 minutes!
Get the recipe at AllRecipes.com.
7. Pasta with Spinach and Smoked Sausage
I’m a big fan of spinach, but never know what to do with it, so I was thrilled when I came across this recipe.
Get the recipe at BHG.com.
8. Spicy Beef Noodle Bowl
While this pasta dish always compels me to try and learn to eat with chopsticks, it never ends well.
Get the recipe at BHG.com.
9. Beef Stroganoff with Pasta
Any recipe that involves steak, I’m in.
Get the recipe at BHG.com.
10. Thai Peanut Noodle Bowl
There are so many different foods in one bowl, I don’t even know what to do with myself.
Get the recipe at Fitnessmagazine.com.
11. Broken Noodles with Tomato Sauce and Ricotta
Leave it to Martha Stewart to make a 15-minute dish look fancy.
Get the recipe at MarthaStewart.com.
12. Lemony Broccoli Pasta with Chicken
Really tasty, really filling, and the broccoli adds a nice crunch.
Get the recipe at Family.com.
13. Noodles with Roast Pork and Almond Sauce
This one takes 40 minutes, but barely any effort (and is very worth the wait). I prefer it with rice instead of noodles.
Get the recipe at CookingLight.com.
14. Quick Beef Stroganoff
Super good and super easy, this comfort food only takes 25 minutes (which I’m super comfortable with).
Get the recipe at myRecipes.com.
15. Creamy Rigatoni with Broccoli and Brie
I’ve only ever had rigatoni with meat sauce, so this was a new spin on an old favorite.
Get the recipe at RealSimple.com.
16. One-Dish Chicken Pasta
This is one of the first dishes I actually enjoyed that involved an onion. (Mom still doesn’t believe me.)
Get the recipe at myRecipes.com.
17. Pasta with Lemon Olive Oil
So simple to make – and adding the extra parmesan really sends it over the top.
Get the recipe at Food.com.
18. Sweet Italian Sausage with Penne Pasta
If you’re a fan of penne, you’ll love this dish.
Get the recipe at Food.com.
19. Spaghetti with Bacon and Eggs
I know, I don’t get it either – but it’s good!
Get the recipe at RealSimple.com.
20. Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta
This is a great dish to make in bulk for when you know you’re about to go on a cooking strike (again).
Get the recipe at myRecipes.com.
21. Creamy Ramen Noodles
Another new spin on an old favorite.
Get the recipe at Food.com.
22. Pizza Spaghetti Casserole
This dish makes me drool more than Homer Simpson.
Get the recipe at myRecipes.com.
23. Spaghetti with Beef Mushroom Sauce
When meat sauce just won’t cut it, try this recipe on for size.
Get the recipe at RealSimple.com.
24. Parmesan Pasta with Chicken and Rosemary
With winter coming, you’re definitely going to want this recipe on hand.
Get the recipe at RealSimple.com.
25. Orange Beef Pasta
Mmmmm!
Get the recipe at myRecipes.com.
26. Spicy Tomato Macaroni and Cheese
This is just like regular mac and cheese, only badass!
Get the recipe at myRecipes.com
27. Cheese Ravioli with Toasted Walnuts
In only 20 minutes, this dish looks as pretty as it tastes.
Get the recipe at RealSimple.com.
What are your favorite easy pasta recipes?
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