14 Pasta Recipes That Make Skipping Takeout Easy
Some nights, a simple pasta dinner is exactly what you’re craving. These 14 pasta recipes include everything from creamy comfort food and hearty baked dishes to fresh, flavor-packed favorites that come together with ease. They’re perfect for busy weeknights, relaxed family dinners, or anytime you want a satisfying homemade meal. Once you see how easy they are to make, ordering takeout may not be your first choice.
SPICY SHRIMP PASTA
This Spicy Shrimp Pasta is a comforting bowl of pasta with a fiery kick that’ll wake up your taste buds. It’s easy to make and can be ready in under 45 minutes!
EASY TOMATO CHORIZO PASTA
For an easy dinner that the whole family will love, try this Easy Tomato Chorizo Pasta, it takes just 30 minutes and is packed with flavor from very few ingredients.
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
Creamy, flavorful Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is an easy yet show-stopping recipe to cook up for those you love! Chicken, tortellini, sun dried tomatoes and cream come together for a dish everyone will adore. This viral TikTok dish is famous for a reason, and you’ll be whipping it up in no time!
Cheesy One Pot Lasagna
If you want all the flavors of a classic lasagna in half the time, give this Easy One Pot Lasagna a try! Beefy, cheesy, and saucy, this is everything you love about lasagna without all the work.
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!
Tortellini Alfredo with Ham
Looking for an easy, but tasty one-pot meal for those busy weeknights? Tortellini Alfredo is your answer!
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.
Broccoli Pasta
This cheesy, creamy, easy Broccoli Pasta is a delicious dinner recipe packed full of vegetables that can be on your table fast. What more can you ask for?
Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese
This cottage cheese mac and cheese is a protein-packed, delicious twist on the classic comfort food that’s surprisingly satisfying! It’s easy to whip up this creamy spin in a blender.
Crockpot Spaghetti and Meatballs
This crockpot spaghetti and meatballs recipe keeps things simple—just add a few pantry staples and let your slow cooker do the work for an easy, comforting meal.
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
This creamy Cajun chicken pasta is easy to make and features delicious blackened chicken with fresh tomatoes and al dente pasta!
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!
Bucatini Cacio e Pepe from Italy
This deliciously creamy, cheesy pasta dish is so beautiful in its simplicity and can be on the dinner table in 30 minutes or less. It’s an ancient Roman pasta dish that has held up over time due to its uncomplicated ingredients and naturally amazing flavor.
Clam Pasta (Spaghetti Alle Vongole)
Clam pasta is a dish that you’ll find on many restaurant menus in many coastal Italian seaside towns. It’s definitely very prominent in my mom’s hometown of Sperlonga, and for good reason. The flavors are so simple, and the flavor of the clams aren’t masked by any other flavors, due to the simplicity of the supporting ingredients.
