My 17+ Favorite Weeknight Pasta Dinners

My 17+ Favorite Weeknight Pasta Dinners are tasty, filling, and best of all uncomplicated to make. You are going to be absolutely in love with these amazing pasta recipes.

Weeknight Pasta Dinners

What’s better than pasta for dinner? With three runners in the family, pasta is a dinnertime staple in our house. We need the energy the carbs in pasta gives us. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite pasta recipes. From hearty vegetarian pasta recipes to a meat lover’s dream with sausage pasta, there is a little something for everyone. In this list, you can find something for a simple, delicious lunch or side dish as well as an amazing filling dinner. Most of these recipes can be made ahead and reheated later for a super-easy meal.

Take the stress out of weeknight dinners! Make weeknight dinners quickly and easily with my Quick Pasta Meals Ready in 30 Minutes or Less! I have collected pasta recipes. Each homemade recipe is full of flavor and easy to make, like this Crispy Lemon Garlic Chicken and Spaghetti recipe. Your family is sure to love these superfast, mostly one-dish meals, but the best part is how quickly you can be in and out of the kitchen!

The two most important tips for cooking pasta is to use a large pot. Secondly, season your water before you cook the pasta.

Quick Easy Pasta meals

My 17+ Favorite Weeknight Pasta Dinners collection are perfect for an easy lunch or a delicious and nutritious dinner! With amazing flavors and easy instructions, these recipes will absolutely become new family favorites! Who knew there were so many delicious pasta recipes?

Baked Sausage Pepperoni Pasta Casserole

Easy, delicious, and hearty sausage and pepperoni pasta will become a new family favorite recipe!

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Easy Healthy Pasta and Veggies

Quick and easy pasta with peas, corn, and broccoli. 

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Spaghetti Carbonara

Creamy Spaghetti Carbonara pasta with a smokey bacon is easy and oh so delicious! It’s Italian comfort food at its best.

 

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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Sausage and Chicken Pasta

Inspired by the popular dip, Creamy Spinach Artichoke Sausage and Chicken Pasta is a hearty, flavorful, 20-minute weeknight meal for your family. 

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20 Minute Sausage and Chicken Cream Sauce Pasta

20 Minute Sausage and Chicken Cream Sauce Pasta has a creamy sauce filled with spicy sausage and chicken. It’s a delicious family friendly recipe that makes an easy weeknight meal.

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Spicy New Orleans Shrimp Pasta

This Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta is loaded with tender shrimp, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and a rich tomato cream sauce. It's an easy 30-minute dinner that's packed with New Orleans flavor and perfect for busy weeknights, date nights, or entertaining guests. Save this easy shrimp pasta recipe for later!

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20 Minute Stovetop Sun Dried Tomato Broccoli Pesto Pasta

A great weeknight dinner recipe that's ready in 20 minutes!

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zucchini and squash ricotta pasta casserole recipe

Zucchini and Squash Ricotta Pasta Casserole Recipe is the ideal pasta recipe for fall and winter.

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Stove Top Chicken Ricotta Pasta

Stove Top Chicken Ricotta Pasta is full of all the good things you enjoy in pasta. It’s got sauteed chicken, bacon (oh, bacon!), mushrooms, parmesan, and ricotta. Parmesan and ricotta make it creamy and rich. It’s a tasty and simple recipe.

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New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp Pasta Recipe

New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp Pasta Recipe is spicy and filling. Garlic, Worcestershire, butter, and cream make this indulgent sauce that smothers large shrimp and al dente pasta.

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One Pan Spinach Cheese and Fire Roasted Tomato Pasta

One Pan Spinach Cheese and Fire Roasted Tomato Pasta is comfort food at it’s best. It’s creamy, spicy and ready from pan to plate in less than 30 minutes.

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Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Pasta

Pasta is comfort food at it’s best. Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Pasta is no exception. These jumbo pasta shells sits on tomato sauce and is filled with a spinach and cheese mixture. Add more cheese to the top and bake until heated through.

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20 Minute One Pot Pasta Carbonara

20 Minute One Pot Pasta Carbonara is the easiest and quickest weeknight dinner that you’ll ever make. The pasta cooks quickly and the entire dish is made in one pot. This pasta is creamy and satisfying.

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Italian Sausage in Tomato Cream Sauce Pasta

Italian Sausage in Tomato Cream Sauce Pasta quick, easy, hearty & ready in less than 30 minutes. This flavorful pasta recipe will become a family favorite.

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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Pasta

Whether you need to serve a crowd for supper club or dinner for your family, Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Pasta is a quick, tasty and economical option. Roasted red peppers gives this recipe a deep flavor without spending a lot of money or time on it.

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Tex Mex Skillet Pasta

Tex Mex Skillet Pasta is a new family favorite recipe. Not only is it tasty and filling, it’s ready in less than 30 minutes.

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One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta | 30 Minute Meal

Why do I love this One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta? Let’s see, it’s one pot, it’s cheesy, it’s pasta, it’s ready in 30 minutes and it’s delicious!

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20 Minute Tortellini Pasta Carbonara

A family favorite, 20 Minute Tortellini Pasta Carbonara is an easy and delicious mid-week meal.

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