Easy and quick pasta recipes

Orzo pasta is different from other pastas because of its rice-like shape, and like rice, it's perfect for making a quick pilaf. Cook it in a small amount of chicken broth with...

Spaghetti Carbonara in a velvety, rich egg sauce with pieces of fried pancetta is perfect for a chilly evening dinner. Add a knob of butter to the egg and cheese sauce, and...

Farfalle pasta (butterflies) is made with turkey, frozen green peas, and cremini mushrooms, infusing them with a bouquet of flavors that perfectly complement Grana Padano cheese. Cremini mushrooms are mature...

This quick but delicious dish is based on store-bought tortellini pasta with cheese, mini dumplings simmered in a creamy Alfredo sauce, and then topped with chicken thigh pieces...

Pack your cheesy pasta with healthy fiber by adding blanched broccolini and spinach. The sauce itself is made with a blend of Italian provolone and Asiago cheeses. Together, they provide...

Macaroni and cheese in a velvety cheddar and tangy Pepper Jack sauce are baked under a crispy topping of panko breadcrumbs and crumbled fried bacon. A distinctive, rich...

If you already have some cooked pasta, perhaps leftover from last night's dinner, this mac 'n' cheese will take you just 10 minutes. Perfect for a quick, filling breakfast. Simply toss the pasta into...

This quick pasta in cheese sauce with tomatoes can be served as a standalone vegetarian dish or as a side dish for meat or chicken. To prepare, you'll need soft cheese...

Green peas infuse Italian pasta "Cacio e Peppe" with black pepper and grated cheese with veggie richness, a more refreshing flavor, and healthy plant-based protein. Because black pepper and cheese...

It's hard to believe, but this spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce is ready in just 20 minutes! The secret is in the slow cooker and using raw sausages instead of ground meat: remove the casings,...

This simple dish, ready in just 20 minutes, features the classic Italian combination of sausage and bell pepper. Boil the Italian sausage-filled ravioli while the tomato sauce simmers...

Ravioli is a delicious Italian pasta with a cheesy filling, and there are many ways to prepare it deliciously. In this recipe, ravioli are tossed in a skillet with fried chicken breast, tomatoes...

All kids love pasta, especially when it's fun-shaped and filled with the delicate flavor of butter. Boil some bow-tie pasta (farfalle) and make a simple butter sauce for it. On...

This bright, delicious, and healthy salad is made with fun, kid-favorite pasta wheels and makes a great addition to a school lunchbox. Especially since the light...

A quick version of lasagna that you can pack in a lunchbox, take to work or school, and eat easily without getting messy. Boiled lasagna noodles are filled with ricotta and a little...

This beef stroganoff is made with beef short ribs. They're less popular, but when cooked properly, they're incredibly flavorful and juicy. Bake these meaty short ribs in the oven,...

Sunny Anderson makes large meatballs from a mixture of ground beef and pork, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fragrant herbs. The mega-meatballs are first pan-fried until golden brown, then...

Sweet cherry tomatoes, fragrant rosemary, and garlic imbue this pasta with a wonderful Mediterranean flavor and aroma. Canned tomatoes in their own juice are used, so...

Any small pasta, such as ptitim or orzo, will work for this salad. Combine it with blanched lima beans, herbs, dressing, and grated Parmesan cheese for a delicious, filling, and juicy...

If you have some cooked spaghetti left in the fridge from last night's dinner, don't rush to reheat it; instead, treat your loved ones to a new dish and make a delicious and filling pie! Chilled...

Make a quick and delicious vegetarian pasta that's packed with healthy fiber and protein. For this dish, we recommend using spiral-shaped pasta, such as fusilli or gemelli...

The cheese sauce for this pasta is made with several types of cheese, including extra-sharp cheddar and Havarti, and flavored with beer and barbecue sauce. The flavor is rich and simply delicious, and...

To make this salad, use unusually shaped pasta. Kids will love not only eating it but also cooking it with you, as pasta is the easiest way to learn...

This super-easy Italian pasta is the perfect solution for a weeknight dinner when you want to treat your loved ones to a delicious meal after work without the hassle. The pasta is cooked...

This macaroni and cheese sauce cooks completely in one pot in just 20 minutes. Start simple: boil the macaroni in milk. As it cooks, the starch from the pasta will thicken the milk, making it...

Make your macaroni and cheese healthier by adding cooked cauliflower, cut into small florets, to the cheese sauce. It's very juicy and nutritious, and to avoid a watery flavor,...

Nothing beats the flavor of fresh clam sauce, but if you only have pantry staples, you can make an equally delicious pasta. This recipe uses basically all...

Refreshing lemon, tender green peas, and crispy pancetta transform simple boiled ravioli into a restaurant-quality dish. Warm the boiled ravioli in a light butter sauce with...

This exquisite dish is made with tagliatelle pasta in a fragrant creamy sauce with black pepper and pecorino cheese. Since black pepper is one of the main ingredients in this dish, it's important to use...

Add chopped canned pimento peppers to traditional macaroni and cheese sauce. Combined with extra-sharp cheddar, paprika, dry mustard, and garlic, they add a vibrant and...

Make a simple yet delicious homemade casserole using store-bought tortellini, miniature Italian dumplings filled with cheese. Boil the tortellini until just cooked through, then toss with marinara sauce...

The beauty of this delicious Italian pasta lies in the simplicity of its ingredients: besides spaghetti, it only contains cheese and black pepper (cacio e pepe), and it's prepared with a mixture of olive oil and butter. For...

This classic creamy fettuccine Alfredo recipe is made with lemon juice and zest. For the sauce, you'll need plenty of butter, heavy cream, and plenty of grated...

Ravioli are small cheese-filled ravioli, served in a sauce like any Italian pasta. Giada De Laurentiis suggests making a quick, simple, yet incredibly delicious...

Angel hair pasta is perfect for quick side dishes. It only takes a few minutes to cook, then just toss with the sauce, and a delicious side dish is ready in 10 minutes. This recipe...

Butternut squash's sweetness will add a rich, multi-faceted flavor to your favorite macaroni and cheese, making it healthier. It's recommended to use ribbed pasta, which...

Spend a relaxing weeknight with this delicious pasta dinner that the whole family will love and takes just over 15 minutes to make! Bow-shaped pasta (farfalle) with...

This pasta comes together in minutes and is perfect for a quick Mediterranean-style weekday dinner or a fuss-free holiday lunch. Roasted bell peppers and paprika...

Make delicious, juicy Asian-inspired noodles. Cooked linguine pasta (spaghetti can be substituted) is mixed with finely shredded fresh cabbage, cilantro, long, thin strips of sweet...

Italian Treviso salad is a milder-flavored variety of radicchio, widely used in salads and pastas in Mediterranean cuisine. It adds a pleasant, piquant flavor and...

This exquisite Italian seafood pasta will be a true highlight of your holiday dinner. Boil the spaghetti, and everything else will be ready in minutes, thanks to...

Enjoy pasta with the flavors of traditional Italian caprese appetizers. Caprese's key ingredients—tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil—make a delicious pasta sauce. This recipe is incredibly...

This pasta tastes just like a traditional Italian caprese salad made with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, but it's more filling. A big bonus: it's made in one pot! Save money!

Italian pasta "Puttanesca" is macaroni in an incredibly delicious and aromatic sauce made from mashed tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, and dried herbs. It's made quickly from...

This wonderful casserole has everything you need to please your whole family: firm egg noodles in a sour cream sauce, ground beef in a tomato sauce, and plenty of melty cheese. It includes...