65 Best Pasta Recipes – Easy Pasta Dinner Ideas
Lucy Schaeffer
Don’t let complicated recipes stand between you and carbs. These easy pasta dishes will make dinner stress-free, and are delish enough that you’ll be happy to have leftovers. From classics like chicken Alfredo and spaghetti and meatballs to out-of-the-box eats like ravioli lasagna, there’s something for everyone here. Looking for more easy dinners? Check out our favorite slow cooker dinners and quick dinners for busy weeknights.
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Garlicky Roasted Cauliflower Pasta
Roasted garlic gets mashed into a paste to create a light sauce for the pasta that adds a ton of flavor.
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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Making your own meatballs and sauce makes it even better.
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Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Skip the Italian restaurant and make this instead.
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Bucatini all’Amatriciana
Bucatini’s extra thickness gives it a better bite and holds up to a rich tomato sauce.
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Best-Ever Chicken Carbonara
When you’re looking for something comforting and carb-y, nothing fits the bill like a good carbonara. This version adds a bit of protein by way of sautéed chicken breasts, making it the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner.
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Penne Alla Vodka
True story: This is the best vodka sauce the Delish team has tasted.
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Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe
The sauce is reminiscent of cacio e pepe, so you know it’s good.
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Baked Penne Alla Vodka with Turkey
Here we changed up the classic Penne alla Vodka a little bit and added in ground turkey. The result is a creamy pasta that satisfies every carb craving possible with a little extra boost of protein.
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Homemade Pasta
Making pasta dough from scratch shouldn’t be intimidating. It’s super simple & the end result is A+.
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Cacio e Pepe Potato Gnocchi
Gnocchi cacio e pepe-style is an absolute dream.
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Smoked Salmon Pasta
Truly the easiest and fastest pasta we’ve ever made.
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Fettuccine Alfredo
A staple recipe that you should know like the back of your hand.
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Perfect Chicken Alfredo
This is the easiest, creamiest chicken alfredo you will ever make.
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Ravioli Lasagna
Italian night is better when your two favorite pastas combine.
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Michael La Corte is a recipe editor with Delish, where he covers food trends.
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