Easy and quick pasta recipes


Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Quick cheese shellsViews: 5,336

What could be more delicious than pasta shells filled and completely coated in a gooey cheese sauce?! This macaroni and cheese takes just 15 minutes to make. Combine milk, butter,...

macaroni, processed cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, salt and spices, black pepper, milk...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 10 - 12
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - chef
Lemon spaghettiViews: 2,715

Spaghetti with lemon is one of the easiest Italian pasta dishes to make at home anytime. Its refreshing citrus flavor is especially delicious in the summer and pairs well with fried fish.

spaghetti pasta, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, basil...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Fish, .
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Shrimp Alfredo CasseroleViews: 3,512

This casserole is a wonderful combination of two delicious dishes: garlicky shrimp scampi and Italian Alfredo pasta, beloved for its velvety, creamy Parmesan sauce. And...

Pasta, shrimp, Parmesan cheese, cream, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, parsley...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Author:
Orzo pasta with tuna in a frying panViews: 8 337

This delicious and filling dish is made almost entirely from pantry staples and canned goods. You'll need small orzo pasta, canned tomatoes, white beans, tuna in its own...

Orzo pasta, tuna, cannellini beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, green onions, oregano, lemon juice...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 489
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Fish, .
Spaghetti with fish ballsViews: 7,720

Spaghetti is served in a light creamy sauce with aromatic pesto and juicy canned tuna meatballs. To make the meatballs, the tuna is blended in a food processor with spices, egg,...

Spaghetti pasta, tuna, pesto sauce, eggs, cream, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Fish, .
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Spaghetti with tuna and mintViews: 9,421

Combine cooked spaghetti with canned tuna, red pepper flakes, and fresh mint for a unique dish. It's ready in minutes. For the pasta sauce, use olive oil...

spaghetti pasta, tuna, red pepper flakes, mint...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Linguine “Puttanesca” with tunaViews: 13,479

Italian pasta "Puttanesca" is a delicious combination of macaroni, capers, tomatoes, olives, anchovies, and spices. This recipe is great because it uses mostly ingredients from...

Linguine pasta, tuna, San Marzano tomatoes, capers, olives, red pepper flakes, basil...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 524
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Traditional pasta "Arrabbiata"Views: 6,275

Arrabbiata, a spicy tomato sauce, is one of the simplest sauces for authentic Italian pasta. It's made by simmering canned tomatoes with red pepper flakes,...

Penne pasta, tomato sauce, pureed tomatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasonings, basil, Parmesan cheese...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Sauces, Dips, .
Author: - chef
The best sauce for Italian pastaViews: 3,514

This quick and simple Italian sauce is made with fresh tomatoes and herbs in just ten minutes and goes well with many dishes. Chopped tomatoes are simmered with garlic, onions, and fresh herbs,...

tomatoes, oregano, basil, parsley, garlic, tomato sauce...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Grilled chicken dishes for a weeknight

Grilled chicken dishes for a weeknight

Prepare a quick dinner on a weeknight when you're short on time using a simple trick: use grilled or ready-made chicken in the recipe.

Healthy pasta dishes

Healthy pasta dishes

A collection of healthy pasta recipes from chefs Anne Burrell, Giada De Laurentiis, and Ellie Krieger.

Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - TV presenter
Fettuccine pasta with pancetta and green peasViews: 3 196

This dish is incredibly quick to prepare and is perfect for a weekday dinner or a quick, hearty breakfast. It's a wonderful blend of crispy fried pancetta, tender...

fettuccine pasta, peas, pancetta, parmesan cheese, lemon juice...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
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Fettuccine in a creamy pesto sauceViews: 23,297

This simple yet delicious pasta dish takes less than half an hour to prepare. Boiled fettuccine with sautéed spinach is tossed in a creamy pesto sauce and served with a layer of grated...

Fettuccine pasta, pesto sauce, spinach, Parmesan cheese, cream, lemon zest, nutmeg...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 670
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
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Tortellini with green peas in a creamy sauceViews: 14,055

Italian tortellini dumplings are delicious on their own, but they're even more delicious served in a flavorful tomato sauce made with grilled Italian prosciutto and garlic.

tortellini pasta, dumplings, prosciutto, pancetta, parmesan cheese, peas, cream...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 475
Author: - chef
Mini lasagnas with corn and mascarponeViews: 1,488

These mini lasagnas are made in individual ramekins; they look elegant and taste incredible! You'll need two sheets of cooked lasagna for each ramekin. Follow these instructions...

Butter, lasagna pasta, corn, cream, garlic, mascarpone cheese, pecorino romano cheese, lemon zest, basil, provolone cheese...
Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Author: - chef
Mediterranean Summer Pasta with Raw SalsaViews: 1,917

A simple recipe for a delicious and healthy Mediterranean pasta. To prepare it, capellini (or "angel hair") pasta is boiled and mixed with raw salsa, also known as "salsa cruda."

Olives, tomatoes, mint, capers, garlic, red pepper flakes, orange zest, capellini pasta, Parmesan cheese...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 542
Author:
Spaghetti with Sugar Snap Peas and ProsciuttoViews: 2,350

Escarole and sugar snap peas will infuse your pasta with spring freshness and juiciness. The greens and peas are simmered in a delicately flavored sauce of white wine, olive oil, and butter...

Spaghetti pasta, white wine, vermouth, garlic, lemon zest, butter, escarole, spinach, snap peas, prosciutto, parsley, pecorino romano cheese...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 715
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - culinary writer
Creamy fettuccine pastaViews: 88,994

This pasta with vegetable sauce is unique because it's made with roasted bell peppers instead of the usual tomatoes. They give the pasta a stunning and unique flavor, and the feta cheese makes it even more...

fettuccine pasta, feta cheese, sweet pepper...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 470
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Fish, .
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Shrimp scampi in a light sauceViews: 15,584

The traditional American dish shrimp scampi is made with shrimp sautéed in butter, garlic, and white wine. This recipe also produces a lighter sauce, without...

Spaghetti pasta, croutons, parsley, lemon zest, shallots, garlic, red pepper flakes, shrimp, broth, white wine, lemon juice, lemon, olives...
Time: 37 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 5 tbsp. Caloric content: 330
Author:
Rice and vermicelli pilafViews: 7,970

Replace your usual rice side dish with this easy-to-make yet richly flavored rice pilaf with vermicelli and garlic. However, instead of spider vermicelli, it's better to use finely broken...

pasta spaghetti, rice...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Fish, .
Author: - chef
Penne with shrimp and herb cream sauceViews: 26,293

Pasta with shrimp and a creamy tomato-herb sauce from Italian-English chef Giada De Laurentiis is a delicious and filling dish perfect for dinner for the whole family. It...

Penne pasta, shrimp, garlic, tomatoes, basil, parsley, red pepper flakes, white wine, clam juice, cream, Parmesan cheese...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4-6
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Fish, .
Author: - co-owners of the restaurant
Garlic Shrimp with Angel Hair PastaViews: 15,566

This garlic shrimp pasta from Neely's Bar-B-Que co-owner and TV personality is a perfect dinner after a long day at work – it's super easy to make, and...

Capellini pasta, shrimp, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon, white wine, butter, parsley...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4-6
Categories: Salads, Leafy, With pasta, .
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Creamy Pasta Salad with BBQ ChickenViews: 3,573

A salad that's delicious right after making, and even the next day. Toasted almonds, in addition to cucumber, are a great addition for added crunch. A few clementine slices...

Pasta, grilled chicken, celery, cucumbers, mesclun salad mix, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, dill, mayonnaise, yogurt...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 672
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Fish, .
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Spaghetti and scallops simmered in marinara sauceViews: 12,827

This dish is perfect for both a family dinner and a group meal. This pasta is quick and easy to prepare, and the results exceed all expectations. The scallops give the sauce a distinct...

Spaghetti pasta, scallops, garlic, red pepper flakes, tomatoes, marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, basil...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 449
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
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Spaghetti with tomatoes, olives and capersViews: 6,761

A rich yet light dish with a near-perfect combination of olives, capers, and basil. The base of marinara sauce (fresh tomatoes and garlic) takes on a whole new life...

Spaghetti pasta, bucatini pasta, capers, garlic, red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, olives, basil...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 660
Categories: Salads, With pasta, .
Author:
Mediterranean Pasta SaladViews: 12 119

Detailed recipe with photos.

Fusilli spirale pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, Pecorino Romano cheese, chili pepper, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, basil, oregano...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Fettuccine pasta with meat sauceViews: 21,534

Not all meat sauces require long cooking times. For example, in a dish from Food Network magazine, the meat sauce is made with ground veal (or ground turkey) and simmered for 20 minutes. It's added to...

Fettuccine pasta, ground veal, ground turkey, onion, garlic, celery, carrots, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, milk, rosemary...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 484
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - culinary writer
Pasta in tomato sauce "From the pantry supplies"Views: 6,361

Follow the example of the host of "At Ree Drummond's Ranch" and always keep a supply of groceries on hand. This way, you won't have to rush to the store in the evening when time is especially tight. "Pasta from stock is easy..."

Pasta, tomatoes, pesto sauce, white wine, red onion, garlic, feta cheese, pine nuts, olives, artichokes...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Fish, .
Author:
Shrimp salad with pasta, cucumbers and tomatoesViews: 12 157

In just 25 minutes, a rich, shrimp-flavored lunch dish made with pasta, vibrant grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and a lemon-dill dressing is ready.

Fusilli spiral pasta, shrimp, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, dill, honey, lemon juice...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Salads, Warm, With pasta, .
Caprese pastaViews: 11 189

Food Network Magazine's uplifting warm pasta salad, a spring twist, features multicolored tomatoes marinated in a dressing, a squeeze of lemon, and chopped...

Tomatoes, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil, mozzarella cheese, shallots, garlic, campanella pasta, penne pasta, fusilli spirale pasta...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Author: - co-owners of the restaurant
Salad with pasta, eggs and hamViews: 12,570
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Follow the Neely family's lead and make a delicious warm pasta salad with hard-boiled eggs and sweet shallots, topped with a zesty mayonnaise-based salad dressing.

Pasta, ham, celery, shallots, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chili pepper, vegetable relish...
Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4-6
Macaroni and Cheese with Chicken and Buffalo SauceViews: 7,514

Thanks to this recipe from Food Network Magazine, you can easily make pasta that tastes like traditional chicken wings. That's because it's made with cheddar cheese and a spicy Buffalo-style sauce.

Pasta, onion, celery, grilled chicken, garlic, buffalo sauce, flour, mustard powder, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, sour cream, panko breadcrumbs, blue cheese, parsley...
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6-8
Author: - famous chef
Macaroni and cheese with eggViews: 63,695

With just a few ingredients, Alton Brown's recipe will quickly give you a delicious dish with a creamy, smooth sauce that's just like the one on your favorite cooking show.

Pasta, eggs, evaporated milk, hot sauce, mustard powder, cheddar cheese...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6-8
Author:
Spaghetti with garlic and kaleViews: 7,326

Recipe for the second course: spaghetti with pecorino romano cheese, fried garlic, and kale.

Kale, cheese, Swiss chard, collard greens, endive, mustard greens, spaghetti pasta, pecorino romano cheese, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes...
Time: 37 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Author: - author of cookbooks
Primavera with ham, asparagus and carrotsViews: 5 829

The word "primavera" not only means "spring" in Italian, it's also the name of Ted Allen's salad. In 35 minutes, he combines asparagus, carrots, and green peas, adds penne pasta, drizzles...

Penne pasta, farfalle pasta, asparagus, carrots, snap peas, ham, prosciutto, Parma ham, jamon ham, shallots, garlic, red pepper flakes, cream, Dijon mustard...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Author:
Sicilian-style penne pasta with cauliflowerViews: 10,939

A recipe for penne pasta made with Sicilian-style cauliflower. Large cauliflower florets are grated and sautéed with raisins and garlic. Then, they are tossed with penne pasta and pecorino cheese...

Penne pasta, cauliflower, raisins, garlic, red pepper flakes, parsley, dill, lemon juice, Pecorino Romano cheese, Parmesan cheese...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 414

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