Easy Pasta Recipes
20 original recipes
Good pasta isn't about exotic ingredients — it's about heat, water, and timing. Every pasta recipe here specifies the right water-to-salt ratio, the exact point to pull the noodles, and how to emulsify the sauce in the pan so it actually clings to the strands. No more thin, broken alfredo or watery pesto.
Quick weeknight wins (fifteen-minute garlic noodles, creamy lemon chicken pasta, marry-me chicken pasta) sit alongside the slower classics done right (Roman-style carbonara with guanciale, no-boil bechamel lasagna, brown-butter potato gnocchi). Pasta salads are here too, built on vinaigrettes that hold up overnight.
15-Minute Tiramisu Cups: An Easy No Bake Dessert
This 15-minute tiramisu cup recipe is the ultimate easy no bake dessert. Layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and whipped mascarpone cream make for an elegant, fast treat.
25-Minute Creamy Chicken Pasta with Garlic and Spinach
This 25-minute creamy chicken pasta features seared thighs, a garlic-parmesan cream sauce, and fresh lemon. A simple, one-pan dinner for busy weeknights.
Authentic Pasta Carbonara with Guanciale and Pecorino
Master the art of pasta carbonara with this Roman recipe. Use guanciale, pecorino, and egg yolks to create a silky, cream-free sauce that never scrambles.
Blackened Cajun Chicken Pasta with Smoky Andouille
This bold Cajun chicken pasta features blackened chicken thighs, smoky andouille sausage, and a creamy parmesan sauce for a restaurant-quality dinner at home.
Blistered Garlic Green Beans with Anchovy Butter
Elevate your side dish game with these garlic green beans. Blistered in a hot skillet with savory anchovy butter, toasted almonds, and fresh lemon in just 12 minutes.
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This marry me chicken pasta features golden pan-seared chicken in a luscious sun-dried tomato cream sauce with parmesan and fresh basil. A restaurant-quality dinner.
Creamy Tomato Tortellini: The Best of Easy Soup Recipes
This creamy tomato tortellini soup is one of those easy soup recipes you can make in 25 minutes using pantry staples, fresh basil, and a savory parmesan rind.
Easy Baked Spaghetti with Meaty Marinara and Ricotta
This hearty baked spaghetti features a rich meat sauce, a creamy ricotta middle layer, and a bubbly mozzarella crust. The ultimate easy weeknight comfort food.
Fifteen-Minute Garlic Noodles
Glossy, garlicky noodles tossed in a salty-sweet butter sauce that comes together in less time than delivery.
Garlic Confit Sourdough Garlic Bread
Transform a crusty loaf into the ultimate sourdough garlic bread. This recipe uses roasted garlic confit and butter for a rich, unapologetically bold side dish.
Lemon-Tahini Healthy Pasta Salad with Orzo and Chickpeas
This protein-packed healthy pasta salad features nutty whole-wheat orzo, creamy tahini dressing, and fresh herbs. A satisfying, light pasta salad perfect for meal prep.
The Best Baked Ziti Recipe with a Torn Mozzarella Crust
This classic baked ziti recipe features a rich meat sauce, a creamy ricotta layer, and a signature torn-mozzarella crust for the ultimate cheese pull. Perfect for weeknights.
The Best Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe in 15 Minutes
Master this easy shrimp scampi recipe for a restaurant-quality dinner. Learn how to make a glossy garlic butter shrimp scampi sauce with lemon and white wine in minutes.
The Best Gnocchi Recipe for Pillowy Potato Dumplings
Master this authentic gnocchi recipe to create light, pillowy potato dumplings. Learn the secrets to avoiding gummy dough with riced russets and brown butter sage sauce.
The Only Pesto Pasta Recipe You Need for a 20-Minute Dinner
This vibrant pesto pasta recipe features homemade basil pesto, blistered tomatoes, and creamy burrata. A quick, 20-minute easy pesto pasta the whole family will love.
The Ultimate Easy Lasagna Recipe with No-Boil Noodles
This easy lasagna recipe skips the boiling and uses a 5-minute bechamel for a creamy, restaurant-quality result. Topped with torn mozzarella for extra crispy corners.
The Ultimate Emulsified Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Master this authentic chicken alfredo recipe featuring golden-seared chicken and a glossy, flourless sauce made with pasta water, cold butter, and aged Parmigiano.
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad with Salami and Provolone
This vibrant Italian pasta salad features rotini, sharp provolone, and genoa salami tossed in a homemade red wine vinaigrette. A classic side dish for any cookout.
Zesty Lemon-Oregano Greek Pasta Salad with Feta
This zesty greek pasta salad features a bright lemon-oregano vinaigrette, crisp cucumbers, and salty feta. A reliable mediterranean pasta salad that tastes even better the next day.
Zesty Rotini Pasta Salad with Salami and Peppers
This zesty rotini pasta salad features crunchy vegetables, savory salami, and a bold vinaigrette. A reliable rotini salad that stays fresh and never goes gummy.