25 Pasta Dinner Ideas Everyone Will Love
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Pasta for dinner is always a good idea, it is easy to make with so many different flavor varieties, you could have something new everyday. From adding in a new sauce, veggies, proteins, and even the pasta shape you can make a new dish for every meal.
The best thing about an easy pasta dinner is that they are just so simple to make. Some of these pasta dinners can be made ahead like my baked ziti while others make a quick 30 minute meal for busy days like my pasta carbonara recipe. Serve any of these pasta dishes with a slice of hot crusty bread, and a cooked vegetable for a simple and complete meal.
Always in need of quick and easy dinner ideas? Give my Fettuccine Alfredo, Creamy Gnocchi and Sausage, or Lasagna Soup that will feed everyone a try. From a quick weeknight dinner to a large family get together these simple pasta recipes are perfect for an easy dinner idea.
Garlic Parmesan Pasta
No one can resist the flavors bursting from this one pan garlic parmesan pasta.
Italian Sausage and Pepper
An easy, savory 20 minute meal, perfect for a busy weeknight that the whole family will enjoy.
Easy Chicken Tetrazzini
Chicken Tetrazzini is full of chicken, pasta and a creamy sauce, a one pot meal that the whole fam will absolutely love.
Cheesy Taco Pasta Recipe
Taco pasta is loaded with lean ground beef, taco seasoning, tomatoes, pasta, and of course cheddar cheese.
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Orzo
Getting dinner on the table in under 20 minutes is totally possible with this easy chicken orzo recipe.
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy chicken, and pasta come together to make this delicious Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad.
Easy Alfredo Sauce Recipe
This simple Alfredo Sauce recipe is rich, creamy and so easy to make. Made with butter, heavy cream, garlic and parmesan.
Easy Baked Ziti Recipe
This Easy Baked Ziti recipe is a simple, meatless, cheesy, classic Italian style meal. Baked Ziti tastes like lasagna, but is done in half the time!
Lemon Chicken Pasta
Lemon Chicken Pasta recipe is a simple dinner idea that combines the tangy zest of lemon with the savory flavors of Panko crusted chicken. Served over pasta with an easy lemon garlic sauce.
Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce
Cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, fresh basil, and a little pasta water makes this simple pasta sauce.
Easy Macaroni and Cheese
Easy Macaroni and Cheese is a perfect recipe for Feeding Your Fam! Loaded with a creamy cheese sauce, pasta and a crunchy, melted cheese topping.
Lasagna Soup Recipe
Lasagna Soup made with ground beef, tomato sauce, cheese, lasagna noodles and other simple ingredients is perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Tuna Noodle Casserole is a classic recipe made with simple ingredients, like peas, tuna fish, creamy mushroom sauce and tender egg noodles.
Spinach Ricotta Pasta
This simple recipe for Spinach Ricotta Pasta is a perfect weeknight dinner! Just a few simple ingredients and it tastes like you made a big pot of unstuffed shells without all that extra stuffing work!
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
This Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta is one of most favorite easy pasta recipes. This recipe only uses a few ingredients and is bursting with delicious flavors from the lemons, garlic and shrimp.
Easy Pasta Carbonara
Pasta Carbonara is a creamy pasta dish that comes together quickly and has the amazing flavors of bacon and parmesan cheese. Easy enough to make on a busy weeknight for a simple dinner.
French Onion Mac and Cheese
French onion mac and cheese is similar to French onion soup, with similar flavors, a Swiss cheese sauce, and soft, tender pasta to make it a complete meal.
Easy Pasta Salad Recipe
Easy Pasta Salad is a pot luck classic! Loaded with fresh pasta, red peppers, red onions, cucumbers, broccoli, tomatoes, and cheese brought together with Italian Salad Dressing.
Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Indulge in a classic fam favorite- Beef Stroganoff. Made with tender top sirloin steak, cooked perfectly and combined with a homemade mushroom cream sauce, always a huge hit.
Creamy Gnocchi and Sausage
Creamy Gnocchi and Sausage is an easy dinner recipe for any night of the week. Made with a simple creamy tomato sauce, fluffy potato gnocchi and Italian sausage, the whole fam will love this recipe.
Browned Butter Mizithra Cheese Pasta
Caramel Browned Butter and sharp Mizithra Cheese make a perfect combination when added to a big bowl of hot spaghetti.
Simple Chicken Lo Mein
Chicken Lo Mein is a simple dish that can be ready and on the table in under 20 minutes!! Now who doesn’t love that on a busy night?!
Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Swedish Meatballs Recipe is a delicious and easy dinner recipe that the whole fam will enjoy. This recipe for Swedish meatballs is a tasty combination of ground beef and ground pork covered with a creamy gravy.
Tortellini Soup Recipe
Loaded with veggies and simple ingredients, this Easy Tortellini Soup Recipe will become a regular on your comfort food menu. Ready in under 20 minutes for a quick meal.
Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese
Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese is full of indulgent flavors from bacon, jalapenos, cream cheese and sharp cheddar, this macaroni and cheese recipe will instantly become a new fam favorite!
