Easy Pasta Recipes: 50+ Dinner Ideas
Italian film maker Federico Fellini once famously said, “Life is a combination of magic and pasta.” Pasta holds a similar place in my heart and is one of the simplest and most versatile foundations for a meal, which is why I’ve probably posted more easy pasta recipes than any other type of dish.
This is a collection of tons of pasta dinner ideas, almost all of which are super simple and fast. From baked pastas, to traditional Italian dishes like pasta con pesto and cacio e pepe, to non-Italian pad thai and wonton ravioli, these easy pasta recipes will all earn their spot in your regular rotation.
Beef & Zucchini Pasta with White Wine, Oregano, & Creamy Goat Cheese (can be GF)
Ottolenghi’s Yogurt & Pea Pasta with Feta, Basil, & Chile Pine Nuts
Simple, Traditional Cacio e Pepe Pasta
Pesto Goat Cheese Pasta with Zucchini
Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta with Veggies
Authentic Ligurian Trofie Pasta by Hand (with Fresh Pesto)
Melty, Cheesy Zucchini Baked Pasta
Baked Whole Wheat Penne with Summer Veggies & Beef
Garlicky Farfalle with Marinated Feta & Arugula
Creamy Sweet Corn & Chicken Sausage Pasta
Baked Fontina Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Brussels Sprouts, & Sage Breadcrumbs
Rigatoni with Grilled Fairytale Eggplant, Tomato, Herbs, & Chicken
Pasta with Tomato, Spinach, & Feta
Stove-Top Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
French Onion Pasta (vegetarian)
Butternut Squash, Leek, & Parmesan Pasta
Thai Peanut Noodles with Chicken & Veggies
Pasta with Fresh Sweet Corn Pesto
Kale & Walnut Pesto with Whole Wheat Pasta
Creamy Sweet Potato Pasta with Crispy Kale
Mac & Cheese with Butternut Squash, Kale, & Chicken Sausage
Butternut Squash & Sage Lasagna
Baked Pasta with Sausage, Broccolini, & Kale
Whole Wheat Roasted Veggie Mac & Cheese
Creamy Charred Corn & Leek Fettuccine (vegetarian)
Pasta with Garlic Spinach, Chicken, & Goat Cheese
Cavatappi with Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, Kale, & Grilled Zucchini (vegetarian)
Easy Pasta with No-Cook Sauce (vegetarian)
Pasta with Roasted Peppers, Chicken Sausage & Goat Cheese
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Mushrooms
Giovanna’s Pasta con Pesto (vegetarian)
Pasta with Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions, Chicken, & Brussels Sprouts
Traditional Tuscan Pasta with Walnut Sauce – Version 2 (vegetarian)
Pasta with Walnut Sauce & Rocket – Version 1 (vegetarian)
Leftover Pasta Frittata (vegetarian)
Easy Beer Mac & Cheese (vegetarian)
Pasta with Roasted Garlic, Spinach, Tomatoes, & Ricotta (vegetarian)
Pasta with Asparagus, Lemon, Goat Cheese, & Kale (vegetarian)
Baked Ziti with Summer Veggies & Chicken Sausage
Kale Mac & Cheese (vegetarian)
Homemade Spinach & Ricotta Wonton Ravioli (vegetarian)
Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes & Ricotta (vegetarian)
Pasta with Sausage, Cabbage, & Kale
Pasta with Mixed Greens & Goat Cheese (vegetarian)