Get ready to transform your weeknight dinners with these 17 easy pasta recipes that anyone can master at home! From creamy fettuccine to zesty tomato-based dishes, these foolproof recipes will help you create restaurant-worthy meals right in your own kitchen. Whether you're a beginner cook or just looking for quick and delicious dinner solutions, these pasta recipes are guaranteed to become your new go-to favorites.
Each recipe is designed with simplicity in mind, featuring easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward instructions that take the stress out of cooking. From 15-minute quick fixes to one-pot wonders, these pasta dishes are perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you want something comforting without the fuss. Best of all, these recipes are customizable to your taste, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to please even the pickiest eaters in your family. Get ready to discover your inner chef with these simple yet impressive pasta recipes that prove amazing Italian food doesn't have to be complicated!
Easy and Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta Recipe
Do you love comfort foods? This Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta Recipe is perfect for you! It is done in under 30 minutes & is so easy to make!
Ingredients
8 Garlic Cloves minced
3 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
4 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 cup Dry White Wine
1 teaspoon White Sugar
1 teaspoon Chili Flakes
2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
2 cups Heavy Cream
1 tablespoon Flour
½ cup Chopped Parsley
8 oz Rigatoni Pasta cooked al dente
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt & Pepper to taste
Freshly Grated Parmesan optional
Instructions
1. Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until golden, about 5 minutes
2. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes, then deglaze with white wine
3. Add cream and flour slurry, cook 5-10 minutes until thickened
4. Season with herbs and spices, combine with cooked rigatoni
5. Let pasta rest covered for 5 minutes, then garnish with Parmesan and parsley
Cheesy and Creamy Broccoli Pasta Recipe
Do you love comfort foods? This Cheesy and Creamy Broccoli Pasta Recipe is perfect for you! It is made in under 20 minutes & is so easy to make! Not to mention, there's 3 hidden veggies, making this a nutrient dense dish the whole family will love!
Ingredients
2 tablespoon Butter
2 tablespoon Olive oil
1 Yellow Onion
500 g Fresh Broccoli chopped
4 cloves Garlic minced
2 cups Heavy Cream
8 oz Mozzarella Cheese
8 oz Parmesan Cheese
½ cup Pasta water
16 oz Ditalini Pasta
Instructions
1. Sauté garlic and onion in butter and oil until translucent, then add broccoli and cook 5 minutes
2. Add cream and mozzarella, simmer until cheese melts and sauce is smooth
3. Cook pasta separately, reserve pasta water before draining
4. Combine pasta with broccoli sauce and pasta water, finish with Parmesan
Creamy Four Cheese Mac and Cheese Recipe (Easy)
Experience the ultimate comfort with this Creamy Four-Cheese Mac and Cheese, where tender macaroni meets a rich blend of creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
400 g Elbow Macaroni
4 tablespoon Butter
500 ml Heavy Cream (35%)
½ cup Mature Cheddar Cheese grated
½ cup Gouda grated
½ cup Mozzarella grated
⅓ cup Parmesan grated
2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped
1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
1. Simmer heavy cream with butter and olive oil
2. Add Cheddar, Gouda, Mozzarella, and Parmesan gradually until melted, then season
3. Cook elbow macaroni until al dente
4. Combine pasta with cheese sauce, finish with parsley
Easy Buldak Ramen Recipe
Craving Buldak Ramen? I have been dying to try this viral ramen recipe, & I have to admit it really lives up to the hype!
Ingredients
1 pack of ramen e.g., Buldak Carbonara Ramen
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Buldak seasoning packets or see substitutions below if using different ramen
½ cup reserved ramen cooking water
Instructions
1. Prepare the Sauce: In the bowl you'll be serving your noodles in, combine the egg yolk, mayonnaise, and Buldak seasoning packets. Mix until smooth and well combined.
2. Cook the Noodles: Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions.
3. Combine Noodles with Sauce: Once the noodles are cooked, use tongs or chopsticks to transfer them directly from the pot to the bowl with the sauce. Toss the noodles thoroughly until they are evenly coated and glossy. If the mixture is too thick, gradually add the reserved ramen water to reach your desired consistency.
4. Serve and Enjoy: Dig in and savor the spicy, creamy goodness of your dish!
Easy Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta Recipe (One Pot)
This Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and a luscious cream sauce, perfect for a quick and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade:
4 Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Pepper
optional; red pepper flakes
Sauce:
½ cup Dry white wine
3 tablespoon Butter
1 White onion diced
8 ounces Brown mushrooms sliced
2 cups Heavy Cream
2 tablespoon Flour mixed with 2 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Chopped parsley handful
optional; minced garlic
Instructions
1. Cut and marinate chicken thighs, then cook until done and set aside
2. Deglaze pan with white wine, then sauté onions and mushrooms in butter until golden
3. Add cream and chicken to pan, thicken with flour mixture, simmer 10 minutes
4. Cook pasta separately, then combine with sauce and simmer 5-10 minutes
5. Finish with seasonings, parsley, and Parmesan
Creamy Lemon Feta Pasta Recipe
Looking for an easy comfort meal? This Creamy Lemon Feta Linguine is so tasty & easy to make! It’s become a staple in my home for easy weeknight meals!
Ingredients
For the Asparagus:
4 cloves garlic minced
6 oz. asparagus about 12 spears, woody ends removed and cut into 1½ inch pieces
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Feta Sauce:
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup feta cheese crumbled (preferably Saputo)
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pasta Sauce:
3 tablespoon butter
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoon water
½ cup chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
400 g cooked linguine pasta
Instructions
1. Cook linguine until almost al dente, reserve pasta water
2. Make lemon feta sauce by whisking lemon zest, juice, olive oil, and feta
3. Sauté garlic and asparagus until tender-crisp, then set aside
4. Create cream sauce with butter, cream, and flour mixture, cook for 10 minutes
5. Combine pasta with cream sauce and lemon feta sauce, fold in asparagus and serve
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe
This quick and easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad features savory charred corn, salty cotija cheese, and a tangy spicy feta dressing. Not only is it simple to make, but the flavors will keep you coming back for more. Enjoy it on its own for an easy lunch or serve it as a side dish for your next taco night!
Ingredients
Pasta Salad:
2 cups ditalini pasta or any small pasta shape
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cups fresh corn kernels or frozen
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
1 bunch parsley finely chopped (reserve some for garnish)
1 red onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 bunch scallions sliced (reserve some for garnish)
⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled (reserve some for garnish)
Spicy Feta Dressing:
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup cottage cheese
1 cup feta cheese
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook ditalini pasta until al dente, rinse with cold water
2. Char corn with olive oil and garlic in covered skillet for 5 minutes
3. Make spicy feta dressing by blending sour cream, mayo, cottage cheese, feta, lime juice, and seasonings
4. Combine cooled pasta, charred corn, red onion, herbs, and feta in bowl, toss with dressing
5. Garnish with extra parsley, scallions, and feta before serving
Easy Marry Me Pasta with Chicken Recipe
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe is so tasty and full of flavor. You only need a few simple ingredients to make this easy pasta dish that might get you a marriage proposal!
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade:
500 g Boneless Chicken Thighs
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika powder
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Pasta Sauce Ingredients:
2 red peppers
1 onion
100 g sun dried tomato
2 tablespoon tomato paste
500 ml heavy cream
300 g pasta of choice
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika powder
1 teaspoon chili flakes
salt & pepper to taste
fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
1. Season chicken with spices and oil (optionally marinate overnight)
2. Cook chicken thighs until golden brown (7 minutes), set aside
3. Sauté red peppers and onion, then add tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes
4. Add cream and spices, combine with cooked chicken and pasta, simmer 5 minutes
5. Serve hot
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
I hope you’re ready for another creamy pasta dish... You will not be able to resist my creamy cajun shrimp pasta, it's ready to eat in under 25 minutes, so easy to make & the perfect weeknight comfort meal!
Ingredients
Shrimp Marinade:
16 oz Large Argentinian Shrimp peeled and patted dry
Juice of 1 Lemon
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Red Paprika Powder
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Powder
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Pasta Ingredients:
3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 Jalapeño diced
1 Red Bell Pepper diced
1 Yellow Onion diced
½ cup Tomato Sauce
1 cup Heavy Cream
Fresh Parsley chopped
14 oz Rigatoni Pasta
Salt & Pepper to taste
Freshly grated Parmesan optional
Seasonings for Pasta Sauce:
1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Red Paprika Powder
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Powder
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Instructions
1. Season shrimp with spices and coat in cornstarch, then fry until pink and set aside
2. In same skillet, sauté jalapeño, bell pepper, and onion in butter for 7-10 minutes
3. Add tomato sauce, cream, and seasonings, then return shrimp to pan with parsley and Parmesan
4. Cook rigatoni, then combine with sauce and pasta water, simmer 5 minutes
5. Serve hot with extra Parmesan, parsley, and black pepper
Easy Creamy Shrimp Linguine Recipe (with Garlic)
This easy shrimp linguine is the tastiest among all my seafood recipes, served with a crisp white wine and enjoyed with great friends.
Ingredients
400 g Large Argentinian Shrimp peeled and dried
3 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
4 Garlic Cloves minced
200 ml Tomato Sauce
500 ml Heavy Cream
Fresh Parsley chopped
300 g Linguine Pasta
Salt & Pepper to taste
Parmesan (optional) grated
Fresh Basil (optional)
Seasonings:
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Red Paprika Powder
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Powder
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Shrimp Marinade:
½ Juice from Lemon
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Red Paprika Powder
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Powder
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Instructions
1. Season raw shrimp with olive oil, lemon juice, and spices, then cook until pink
2. Sauté garlic in butter in the same skillet, add tomato sauce and cream
3. Return shrimp to sauce, simmer 10 minutes while cooking pasta
4. Combine pasta with sauce and shrimp, adding pasta water to finish
5. Garnish with parsley and serve hot
Easy Creamy Carbonara Recipe
Creamy Carbonara Recipe
Ingredients
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion finely chopped
200 g smoked pork belly diced
500 ml heavy cream
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
300 g spaghetti
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
1. Prep ingredients: chop onion and parsley, dice smoked pork belly
2. Cook spaghetti until al dente, then drain
3. Sauté pork belly and onion for 7 minutes until crispy and golden
4. Add cream and seasonings, simmer for 10 minutes, then toss with pasta
5. Finish with parsley and Parmesan cheese
Easy and Creamy Homemade Saffron Pasta Recipe
Elevate your pasta game with my delicious yet simple Saffron Pasta recipe. Infused with the delicate flavor and vibrant color of saffron, this dish is both easy and elegant. Simple yet stunning, it's a culinary masterpiece which end result will leave you speechless with every forkful.
Ingredients
300 g Linguine Pasta
3 tablespoon Olive Oil Extra Virgin
1 medium Yellow Onion
3 cloves Garlic
½ cup Dry White Wine
1 teaspoon Saffron
1 cup Heavy Cream
Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in salted water; meanwhile, heat olive oil in skillet
2. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft
3. Add white wine and saffron, simmer 8-10 minutes, then add cream and simmer 10 more minutes
4. Combine pasta with sauce, season to taste, and optionally top with parmesan
Simple Caramelized Onion Pasta Recipe
This delicious pasta recipe is bursting with umami flavors! Whether you're hosting a dinner party or it's another busy weeknight, this is one of the best one pot pasta recipes you will ever try!
Ingredients
4 tablespoon Olive oil
2 tablespoon Butter
2 Onions finely sliced
2 tablespoon Chilli oil
500 ml Heavy cream
4 tablespoon Freshly chopped parsley
1 tablespoon Garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Caramelize sliced onions in olive oil and butter for 20+ minutes until golden brown
2. Add chili oil and heavy cream with seasonings, simmer 5 minutes
3. Cook pasta until al dente, then combine with sauce and pasta water
4. Finish with parsley and salt, let cool slightly before serving
Easy Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta Recipe
Easy Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
3 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves
1 lemon juiced
500 ml heavy cream
3 tablespoon parsley
¾ cup parmesan
300 g spaghetti
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente, then drain
2. Sauté minced garlic in melted butter until golden, then add lemon juice
3. Add heavy cream, simmer 5 minutes until thickened
4. Toss in cooked pasta and pasta water, season with salt and pepper
5. Finish with parsley and Parmesan, and serve hot
Easy Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta Recipe
Indulge in this creamy goodness of my homemade Fettuccine Alfredo recipe where simplicity and deliciousness meet!
Ingredients
4 tablespoon Butter
500 ml Heavy Cream
1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
300 g Fettuccine or pasta of choice
200 ml Pasta Water
1 cup Parmesan Grated
¼ cup Parsley Chopped
Salt & Pepper To taste
Instructions
1. Cook fettuccine in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente
2. Melt butter and add heavy cream, then spices, simmer 5 minutes
3. Add cooked pasta and pasta water to sauce, simmer 5-10 minutes while stirring
4. Finish by mixing in Parmesan and parsley, then season with salt and pepper
Easy Creamy Brie and Bacon Gnocchi Recipe
If you want a deliciously cheesy dish, try my Bacon and Brie Gnocchi! It's creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-tasty. The bacon cream sauce pairs perfectly with the soft gnocchi. It's a cheesy delight you won't want to miss!
Ingredients
300 g Pancetta
4 tablespoon Butter
3 cloves Garlic
1 Onion
250 ml Vegetable or Chicken Broth
300 g Brie with removed rind
300 ml Heavy Cream
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Powder
⅓ cup Parsley chopped
Salt & Pepper
Instructions
1. Prep ingredients by cutting pancetta, mincing garlic, and dicing onion
2. Fry pancetta until golden brown, then remove from pan
3. Sauté garlic and onion in butter, then add broth and brie cheese to melt
4. Add cream and seasonings, simmer 5-10 minutes until thick, then cook gnocchi in sauce
5. Finish with parsley and reserved pancetta
Creamy Green Goddess Pasta Recipe (Vegan)
This amazing pasta dish with a creamy sauce sneaks in green veggies & healthy fats, when you need a tasty, last minute meal!
Ingredients
1 cup basil leaves
½ avocado
1 cup spinach
¾ cup reserved pasta water
¾ cup cashews
Juice of 1 lemon
4 cloves garlic
3 tablespoon nutritional yeast
2 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Roast tomatoes at 410°F for 20 minutes, seasoned with oil, salt, and pepper
2. Cook spaghetti to al dente, reserving pasta water
3. Make green goddess sauce by blending basil, avocado, spinach, cashews, garlic, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast
4. Combine pasta with sauce and top with roasted tomatoes and pepper
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