12 No-Boil Pasta Dinners That Practically Cook Themselves
Busy nights call for easy, no-fuss meals, and these 12 no-boil pasta dinners are here to save the day! No need to pre-cook your noodles—just toss everything together and let your oven or instant pot do the work. From creamy bakes to hearty one-pan wonders, these recipes deliver big flavor with minimal effort. Say goodbye to extra pots and hello to stress-free, delicious dinners!
No Boil Lasagna
Do you have a large group you have to feed? Or maybe you need a potluck recipe? Or even a freezer meal? This No Boil Lasagna is the way to go!
Instant Pot Pizza Pasta Bake
Pizza + Pasta = The Ultimate Dinner Heaven! This Pizza Pasta Bake can be made in your Instant Pot and will be ready to enjoy in under 15 minutes!
Easy Tenderstem and Mushroom Vegan One Pot Pasta
This easy vegan one pot pasta takes only 20 minutes and makes a great midweek meal. Tenderstem and mushrooms give loads of flavour to the creamy sauce.
30 Min One Pot Pizza Pasta
This Pizza Pasta combines all the great flavors of your favorite pizza in an easy 30 minutes, one pot pasta dish! This cheesy pizza casserole is kid friendly and always a family dinner favorite!
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
This homemade macaroni and cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food. The cheese sauce is thick and creamy, and perfect for transporting you to a cheesy bliss. Plus it comes together in about 25-30 minutes from start to finish on the stovetop, and under 10 minutes in the Instant Pot!
Slumgullion
Slumgullion is the perfect pasta dish for the whole family made using basic ingredients like elbow macaroni, a can of tomato sauce, ground beef, and cheddar cheese. Try out this homemade version of your favorite hamburger helper!
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe in the Instant Pot
A beautiful, Roman classic, Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe is the fastest, easiest, and certainly the most delicious recipe that you can make in your Instant Pot. You’ll love this cheesy pasta dish and all of the flavor it brings to dinnertime!
Rasta Pasta Recipe (One Pot!)
An ingenious fusion creation, Rasta Pasta marries the flavors of Jamaican jerk chicken with a creamy pasta reminiscent of Italy’s alfredo dishes. {Yes … WOW!} Our recipe streamlines the process into an easy one-pot skillet dinner. And of course, you know we’ve got some sneaky strategies for making it healthier … but still 100% absolutely addictive!
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta (One Pot!)
This ultra easy Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe features tender, succulent shrimp in a flavorful cream sauce. But unlike many other recipes, this version leverages the one-pot method and some clever ingredients to create all those popular, restaurant-quality Cajun flavors quickly … easily … and MUCH more nutritiously, too! Bonus: It rewarms nicely, for those days when you need to prep dinner ahead of time (or wanna have leftovers for lunch)!
Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta with broccoli offers that perfect balance of comforting pasta, protein-packed chicken, and softened broccoli – all coated in a creamy rich cheese sauce!
30 Minute Skillet Lasagna Recipe
This 30 Minute Skillet Lasagna recipe is a real game changer. The noodles cook in the sauce and is topped with a creamy cheese mixture at the end. It’s fast, easy and tastes just like it’s traditional counterpart.
Instant Pot Lasagna with Victoria Pasta Sauce
Looking for a quick and satisfying dinner? With layers of lasagne pasta, Victoria Pasta Marinara Sauce, and a creamy ricotta cheese mixture, this easy Instant Pot lasagna is a perfect weeknight dinner!
