14 Pasta Dinners That Go From Pan to Plate in 20 Minutes or Less
Craving pasta but short on time? These 14 quick and easy pasta dinners prove that you don’t need hours in the kitchen to enjoy a restaurant-worthy meal. From creamy classics to bold, flavor-packed twists, each dish comes together in 20 minutes or less—perfect for busy weeknights or lazy evenings. Get ready to twirl, toss, and savor your way through effortless comfort food bliss.
Sour Cream Pasta
Sour cream pasta is a delicious side dish with a light, tangy sauce, that’s perfect for both lunch and dinner. Made in less than 20 minutes for those busy weeknight dinners.
One Pot Cheesy Cajun Pasta
Tender bites of chicken and smoked sausage with bell peppers in a luscious Cajun white wine Alfredo sauce. This One Pot Cheesy Cajun Pasta is an incredibly fast and easy meal with rich, bold flavors!
Super-Fast Asian Salmon Pasta with Easy Peanut Sauce
This luxuriously creamy Salmon Pasta recipe can be ready in way under 30 minutes! Impressive enough to wow guests, yet quick enough for busy weeknights. Asian Salmon meets an easy Peanut Sauce in a nutrient-rich dinner you’ll make again and again!
Instant Pot Taco Pasta
This Instant Pot Taco Pasta is the kind of easy weeknight dinner you’ll find yourself making again and again. Your family will love the combination of bow-tie pasta with seasoned ground beef, a creamy, cheesy sauce, and taco toppings!
Creamy White Sauce Pasta
This white sauce pasta has a flavor-packed basic cream sauce that everyone will love! Enjoy as is or add veggies, shrimp, or chicken for a filling meal.
Creamy Gemelli Pasta
Gemelli pasta has a corkscrew-shape that traps sauces beautifully, from light and vibrant to creamy and decadent! Dive into this guide for the best creamy gemelli recipe, and why this unique shape deserves a spot in your pantry.
Spinach Goat Cheese Pasta
This 20-minute Spinach Goat Cheese Pasta recipe is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight or weekend feast. The goat’s cheese gives the dish a creamy, tangy, and salty layer of flavor, while the spinach, basil, and parmesan add a touch of freshness. So good, you’ll want to make this dish again and again!
Green Pasta
This easy Green Pasta is a tasty way to eat your greens! The sauce has avocados, peas and fresh green herbs. Ready in just 10 minutes with 8 ingredients. Vegan, vegetarian, dairy free.
White Wine Shrimp Pasta
Shrimp pasta with white wine sauce is a light, flavorful meal that’s perfect for summer. Tender shrimp is simmered in a silky white wine sauce that bursts with the flavors of rich butter and tangy lemon. It’s not only delicious but takes just 15 minutes from start to finish. Get ready for a meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta
My easy garlic Parmesan angel hair pasta recipe is rich, buttery, and the ultimate dinner for any garlic lover! Sauteed garlic in a creamy Parmesan sauce coats delicate angel hair pasta and makes a rich comfort food your whole family will enjoy!
Squid ink pasta with shrimp and tomato
This squid ink pasta with shrimp and tomato is an easy pasta dish that’s as delicious as it is pretty. It’s really quick to bring together and works well whether you have homemade pasta or use ready-made.
One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon
This zesty and light One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon is made from simple ingredients and is perfect for weeknight dinners. In under 20 minutes, you’ll have a delicious pasta dish with minimal effort and fewer dishes
One Pot Zucchini Mushroom Pasta
This simple one pot zucchini mushroom pasta is an easy weeknight dinner with hearty mushrooms, fresh zucchini, a creamy sauce, and fresh herbs that you can make in just 20 minutes.
Kale Tomato Pasta
Take the stress out of dinner with this Kale Tomato Pasta. This pasta, ground beef and kale recipe is ready in 20 minutes. Serve with Hawaiian roll garlic bread.
