12 Mouthwatering Pasta Recipes You Can Make in 20 Minutes (Yes, Really!)
Think you need hours to make a delicious pasta dinner? Think again. These 12 mouthwatering pasta recipes come together in just 20 minutes, proving that a flavorful homemade meal doesn’t have to take all night. Perfect for busy weeknights, each dish is quick, satisfying, and packed with comforting flavors. Once you see how easy these recipes are, pasta night might just become your new favorite routine.
Prawn and Pea Pasta Under 20 Minutes
Prawn and pea pasta, a true store cupboard and freezer dinner that manages to feel like a treat, despite cooking in under 20 minutes!
Pesto Cavatappi
Craving a simple and satisfying pasta dish? Dive into this pesto cavatappi recipe, bursting with fresh herby flavor and ready in just minutes. Whether you’re using homemade or store-bought pesto, this dish is sure to become part of your easy dinner ideas playlist.
Easy Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Carbonara is tender pasta, tossed with parmesan and Romano cheeses and bacon, all in a rich creamy sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights for the whole family!
Rosemary Shrimp Pasta
This Rosemary Shrimp Pasta is effortlessly elegant yet quick and easy. Perfect for a mid-week dinner with friends or Saturday date night.
Smoked Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo
This richly flavorful Smoked Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo is a shining example of simple ingredients combining to make extraordinary dishes! All of the basics are here for an outstanding fettuccine alfredo, but the smoked salmon takes the depth of flavor to new levels! Truly the easiest of meals to take from a comfort food family favorite to a “Wow!” meal!
Cheesy Tomato Garlic Pasta
Cheesy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a quick and easy meal made in under 20 minutes! Tender noodles, savory garlic, bright bursts of cherry tomatoes, and of course lots of melty cheese are combined for a simple pasta that’s full of flavor!
Pesto Tortellini
This pesto tortellini recipe makes a quick weeknight meal or side dish! Drape the tender pasta in this creamy, herby sauce.
Everything Bagel Pasta
This Everything Bagel pasta takes the magic of an everything bagel and makes it into a delicious vegetarian dinner. And it takes only 15 minutes to make!
Creamy Beef and Shells
This quick and easy creamy beef and shells pasta dinner combines hearty ground beef with plenty of cheese and tender pasta shells! It’s a family-favorite dinner that can be on the table in just 20 minutes start to finish!
Cream Cheese Pasta
My cream cheese pasta is an easy-to-make quick side dish perfect for weeknights and can be dressed up for weekends. Cooked spaghetti or angel hair is tossed in garlicky cream cheese and Parmesan sauce that lusciously coats every strand.
Leftover Ham & Cheese Pasta
This leftover ham & cheese pasta combines cubed ham, peas, carrots, and bowtie pasta in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. It will be on the table and ready to eat in only twenty minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Plus, it is kid-friendly, so your entire family will love it.
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Lemon garlic shrimp pasta is an easy-to-make dish that combines al dente pasta with succulent, tender shrimp and a deliciously rich sauce. It’s a fantastical, flavorful seafood pasta anyone can make. Toss it together in just 20 minutes for a new family favorite meal.
