22 Velvety Creamy Pasta Recipes for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Whipping up a creamy pasta dish is one of the most comforting ways to end a busy day. This updated collection of 22 recipes features an incredible mix of rich white sauces, savory one-pot meals, and quick protein-packed dinners. Every single option focuses on simple pantry staples like garlic, parmesan, and cream to create a smooth and satisfying sauce that coats every bite. Skip the restaurant reservation and serve one of these family-approved favorites at your own table tonight.
Baked Mostaccioli Recipe
This Baked Mostaccioli Recipe is a deliciously creamy pasta dish that comes together quickly and is perfect for busy weeknights. It is made with a creamy red sauce, filled with ground beef for some great protein, and topped with melty mozzarella cheese!
Chicken and Broccoli Pasta (One Pot Meal!)
This chicken and broccoli pasta dish is a simple and delicious weeknight meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The tender chicken, crisp broccoli and al dente pasta are cooked together in a flavorful creamy cheese sauce for a satisfying and easy One Pot Meal.
Creamy Lemon Pepper Burrata Pasta
Creamy Lemon Pepper Burrata Pasta might just be your new favorite pasta recipe! Tender bites of pasta are made delicious with burrata, fresh basil and garlic all served up in the most amazing lemon pepper sauce. The best part? This impressive pasta dish is SO easy and comes together in under 30 minutes!
Creamy Gochujang Pasta
Incredibly creamy gochujang pasta with shrimp and bacon. The perfect fusion between Korean and Italian cuisines! This recipe uses authentic Korean ingredients to make an easy and delicious spicy pasta dish!
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Garlic & Mushroom Sauce
This homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi recipe uses sweet potatoes instead of russet potatoes as the base, giving it an amazingly unique flavor! Served in a deliciously creamy garlic mushroom sauce, this is a comforting and wholesome main dish the whole family will love!
Ravioli with Mushroom Sauce
You’ll love this rich, creamy and comforting ravioli with mushroom sauce. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and is perfect for a weeknight dinner while also being special enough for date night at home. Made with mushrooms, your favourite ravioli, heavy cream, white wine and parmesan cheese.
Light and Creamy Bowtie Pasta
Lick the bowl clean Bowtie Pasta (Farfalle Pasta) served with Sautéed Mushrooms, Sun Dried Tomatoes in a light Italian Cream Sauce from Disney Cruise Line is a Favorite lunch meal that now I make at home!
Creamy White Chicken Lasagna
This easy White Chicken Lasagna is loaded with layers of tender lasagna noodles, chunks of rotisserie chicken, savory mushrooms, earthy spinach, a homemade creamy white sauce and cheese! It’s freezer-friendly, homey and delicious with all the vibes of a classic lasagna but made with white sauce, chicken, and vegetables instead.
Creamy Prawn Pasta
Creamy prawn pasta is a delicious and indulgent recipe that combines tender pasta, succulent prawns, and a rich, creamy sauce! This easy recipe makes a great last-minute meal because it only takes about 30 minutes altogether. It’s classic comfort food you’ll want to make over and over again!
Pasta with Asparagus in Lemon Cream Sauce
This quick and easy Pasta with Asparagus and Peas tossed in a bright and delicious lemon cream sauce will knock your socks off! This light and creamy pasta recipe is perfect any time of the year, especially during spring time.
Cajun Mac and Cheese
This recipe has it all. Creamy pasta with the cajun POP of Andouille sausage and bell peppers. AND… you won’t get over how easy it is to make . Now I can’t take credit for this absolutely delicious recipe.
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Get ready for this 20-minute Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta to start making a regular appearance on your dinner table because everybody is going to love it! Perfectly cooked shrimp with al dente pasta, roasted red peppers, and zucchini all come together in a creamy garlic sauce that is a cinch to make and completely satisfying for a weeknight meal.
One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe
This Italian sausage pasta recipe comes together all in one pot in less than 30 minutes for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family will love! It’s got a creamy alfredo-like pan sauce that coats every nook and cranny of the pasta along with tender kale and Italian sausage!
Creamy Chicken Pasta
On your table in just 30 minutes – this Creamy Chicken Pasta is a winner every time! Packed full of fall flavors like red wine, mushrooms and thyme, it’s a perfect Saturday night dinner – that you will love to have in your lunchbox come Monday. And sure to become your new favorite pasta dish!
Steak Alfredo (Olive Garden Copycat)
This easy Steak Alfredo recipe is a copycat version of the Olive Garden favorite with perfectly seared steak served over a bed of creamy fettuccine pasta topped with a homemade gorgonzola alfredo sauce. It’s incredible and restaurant-quality, but easy enough to make on a weeknight in just about 30 minutes.
Creamy Sausage Gnocchi
Ready in 30 minutes and picky-eater approved, this Creamy Sausage Gnocchi recipe has a rich, creamy sauce that perfectly complements the soft, pillowy gnocchi and the spicy, savory bite of Italian sausage! Perfect for any day of the week, this dish combines simple ingredients with rich Italian flavors to create a meal that’s a huge hit with the whole family!
Dump and Start Instant Pot Creamy Ziti
Dump and Start Instant Pot Creamy Ziti is saucy, cheesy and delicious. 20 minutes is all you need to make this creamy red sauce pasta dish!
Pistachio Pasta
One-Pot Creamy Pistachio Pasta is ready in under 30 minutes! Blend pistachios into a vibrant green sauce for a unique weeknight meal.
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!
Panera Tortellini Alfredo
Tender, cheese-filled tortellini is bathed in a creamy alfredo sauce in this easy recipe for copycat Panera Tortellini Alfredo. Add some sliced, cooked chicken breast for more protein or serve as is for a delicious meatless dinner option that is sure to satisfy the whole family!
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
This Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta comes together in just one pot and 25 minutes. It beautifully blends the flavors of lemon, ricotta, pistachios, basil, and pasta.
Italian Sausage Pasta
Italian Sausage Pasta recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes for a quick, hearty meal. A creamy sausage red sauce with spinach coats penne pasta for a delicious recipe ready for weeknights!
