Easy and quick pasta recipes

Move over, spaghetti! Your larger cousin, spaghettoni, is gaining popularity. While spaghettoni is only slightly thicker than regular spaghetti, the extra width helps it absorb more flavors,...

Thin veal chops are dredged in flour and egg, then fried to a delicious golden brown and served with a wonderfully tart butter, caper, and white wine sauce. This is...

This warming, hearty soup is ready in just twenty minutes. All you need is store-bought vegetable broth, frozen vegetables, cheese tortellini, a little cream, tomato paste, and dried herbs.

This baked Italian pasta is filled with juicy vegetables, and ingredients like white wine, ricotta, and pesto infuse it with vibrant, multifaceted flavor. But the most amazing thing about this dish is...

This vegetarian cheese ravioli casserole is a quick, easy, and delicious meal perfect for a midweek meal after work. Store-bought ravioli are baked under a layer of cheese along with spinach,...

In this recipe from Ree Drummond, Italian cuisine meets Mexican. An incredible combination of lasagna and enchilada, or lasagna with enchilada flavor… Call it what you will, this simple recipe...

Ree Drummond adds six types of peppers to her fettuccine noodles in a creamy tequila sauce: bell peppers, baby peppers, poblanos, jalapeños, black peppers, and chipotles, which add a smoky, spicy kick.

As Mark Murphy says, "Spaghetti carbonara is something anyone can make." Mix eggs with pepper and Parmesan, then add hot spaghetti and stir until the eggs are cooked through and...

Ree Drummond takes comfort food to a whole new level with this pasta recipe with bacon and butternut squash. She masterfully combines contrasting flavors to create...

This creamy pasta combines the bright flavor of lemon with the peppery notes of arugula. When you're done cooking the pasta, don't discard all the cooking water. Reserve some of the starchy liquid to thin...

This American restaurant dish, "Scampi," made with a garlic, lemon, and parsley butter sauce, substitutes scallops for shrimp. The dish is prepared in the same way...

Do you love gnocchi? Then try gnudi, a delicate Italian dumpling similar to gnocchi but made with ricotta instead of potato. Add Swiss chard to the gnudi mixture...

This easy-to-make pasta with sausage and eggplant is packed with a whole host of flavors. The meat and eggplant sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Just before serving...

The secret ingredient in this dish is roasted garlic. It infuses the creamy goat cheese and Parmesan sauce with a rich, sweet and spicy flavor. Toss the hot, cooked penne pasta into the sauce and...

Make quick fettuccine pasta in a light, creamy Alfredo sauce with mushrooms and green peas for a refreshing flavor. Garnish each serving with a crisp sage leaf. Recipe...

Leftover chicken from last night's dinner can be used to create a new dish the whole family will love. Defrost a package of spinach and combine it with shredded chicken and cooked pasta in a...

This recipe was inspired by the popular online pasta with feta and cherry tomatoes. It's just as simple, but the feta was replaced with goat cheese, and thanks to a slow cooker, it's ready in minutes! For this recipe...

Add canned tuna, blanched green beans and carrots to cooked, cooled bow tie pasta, and dress with a herb-white wine vinegar vinaigrette for...

Sangold tomatoes are the candy of tomato cultures! Their sweetness, combined with the umami flavor of Parmesan and Pecorino cheese, transforms simple pasta into an incredibly delicious Italian dish.

Make a bacon cheeseburger-inspired casserole, filled with juicy beef and tons of melty cheese. Several types of cheese—Swiss, American, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and cheese ravioli—are included.

This quick lasagna is made in a skillet right on the stovetop, no baking required. You don't even need to buy special noodles! Bow-tie pasta will do. This vegetarian lasagna is made with store-bought...

Ree Drummond decided to combine pasta with a popular steakhouse dish – steak and creamy greens. It turned out fantastic! Simmer the hearty greens in a savory, creamy, cheesy sauce and add...

In her book, Modern Comfort Food, published in late 2020, Ina Garten decided to include recipes for classic dishes like tomato soup and hot sandwiches...

Pasta, fried chicken pieces, fresh spinach, and sweet grape tomatoes fall in love in this delicious, light pasta dish that you're sure to fall in love with. The dish is vibrant and...

If you don't have orecchiette pasta, any other similar-sized pasta will work, and it pairs beautifully with the chickpeas and cherry tomatoes for this delicious, nutrient-packed dish.

Orzo pasta is made with pecorino cheese and is creamy and velvety. Served with salmoriglio, a southern Italian sauce made with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs. Mint...

Try this easy-to-make dish, and you'll be transported to a rustic trattoria on the Italian coast! Best of all, it can be prepared in less than half an hour. Just boil...

The best thing about this recipe is that you can add any protein you like and choose any pasta shape, preferably short. Combine the cooked pasta with tomato sauce, sprinkle with cheese, and...

This fragrant, creamy sauce with portobello mushrooms and tender leeks comes together in minutes and is perfect not only for chicken ravioli, as Tyler Florence serves it, but also for rice, pasta...

Mushroom ravioli are simmered in a creamy Alfredo sauce with artichokes and green peas for a delicious vegetarian dinner the whole family will love. The dish's unique flavor comes from...

Jeff Mauro's casserole was inspired by the traditional Greek soup avgolemono, with its refreshing citrus flavor. Orzo pasta, shaped like rice, is baked in a fragrant lemon sauce along with...

This fairly flexible mushroom pasta recipe can be customized to suit your tastes: add any mushrooms you have on hand (or even several types), and use any pasta your...

The star of this dish is sweet summer corn, which is used to make a smooth, creamy sauce and a refreshing topping of spicy Fresno peppers and herbs. To add a smoky flavor, roast...

A thick meat sauce infused with aromatic, sweet spices including cloves, cinnamon, and paprika, served over a plate of spaghetti, topped with canned (or home-cooked) beans, a...

Spinach ravioli make a wonderful appetizer for home parties. Boil them, then fry them until crispy, thread them onto skewers like lollipops, dip them in pesto sauce, and...

Gnudi are round Italian dumplings made with ricotta and spinach. They are lighter and airier than gnocchi and are sometimes called "naked ravioli," meaning the ravioli filling is missing the dough.

Large pasta shells stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, and cheese are simmered in a tomato-cream vodka sauce with grated cheese. If you don't have time to make your own sauce, use your own...

Italian pasta can be delicious even without chicken, fish, or any other protein, as long as you have a great sauce. Rachel Ray suggests making a stunning tomato sauce with butter and...

Broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers, and baby corn are stir-fried in a light, sweet and spicy sauce, slightly thickened with cornstarch. Instead of Asian noodles, you can serve...

Many have tried spaghetti with meatballs, but this recipe is something completely different! Firm, flavorful, and spicy andouille sausage meatballs are simmered in a tomato-basil sauce and served with spaghetti.