65 Easy Pasta Recipes That Will Transport You To Italy Any Night Of The Week
Noodles and sauce deserve an upgrade.
Don't let complicated recipes stand between you and carbs. These easy pasta dishes will make dinner stress-free, and are delish enough that you'll be happy to have leftovers. From classics like chicken Alfredo and spaghetti and meatballs to out-of-the-box eats like ravioli lasagna, there's something for everyone here.
Baked Feta Pasta
It went viral for a reason — this dish is GREAT.
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Garlicky Roasted Cauliflower Pasta
Roasted garlic gets mashed into a paste to create a light sauce for the pasta that adds a ton of flavor.
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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Making your own meatballs and sauce makes it even better.
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Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Skip the Italian restaurant and make this instead.
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Bucatini all'Amatriciana
Bucatini's extra thickness gives it a better bite and holds up to a rich tomato sauce.
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Best-Ever Chicken Carbonara
When you're looking for something comforting and carb-y, nothing fits the bill like a good carbonara. This version adds a bit of protein by way of sautéed chicken breasts, making it the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner.
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Penne Alla Vodka
True story: This is the best vodka sauce the Delish team has tasted.
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Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe
The sauce is reminiscent of cacio e pepe, so you know it's good.
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Baked Penne Alla Vodka with Turkey
Here we changed up the classic Penne alla Vodka a little bit and added in ground turkey. The result is a creamy pasta that satisfies every carb craving possible with a little extra boost of protein.
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Homemade Pasta
Making pasta dough from scratch shouldn't be intimidating. It's super simple & the end result is A+.
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Easy Homemade Marinara
Don't forget to use whole tomatoes!
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Baked Spaghetti
Nothing beats a heaping helping of spaghetti.
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Baked Mostaccioli
Essentially an easier lasagna made with penne.
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Cacio e Pepe Potato Gnocchi
Gnocchi cacio e pepe-style is an absolute dream.
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Easy Pasta Carbonara
The best for when you're craving comfort food.
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Pasta Pomodoro
Fresh ingredients. Parmesan to taste, duh.
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Smoked Salmon Pasta
Truly the easiest and fastest pasta we've ever made.
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Michael La Corte is a recipe editor with Delish, where he covers food trends. He graduated culinary school in 2014 and has worked in a multitude of roles throughout the food realm ever since. He's a cheese aficionado who's obsessed with music, restaurants, and his regal dog, Winston.
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