Quick and Comforting: 15+ Everyday Pasta Recipes Perfect for Dinner

Who doesn’t love a good pasta dinner? It’s the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Explore this collection of easy and delicious pasta recipes that will become staples in your kitchen.

grid of 6 pasta recipes in skillet or slow cooker

We all need more dinner recipes, which are some of our favorites. They’re budget-friendly, filling, and crowd-pleasing. If pasta is your favorite thing, sit by me.

bowl of creamy shrimp alfredo pasta with fork twirled around noodles.

Shrimp Alfredo Pasta: A Quick and Satisfying Weeknight Dinner

This easy recipe features tender shrimp in a creamy, homemade sauce, perfect for a simple but satisfying weeknight dinner. Makes 4 servings.

chicken alfredo lasagna rollup being lifted out of pan.

Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Rollups

These cheesy, creamy chicken alfredo lasagna rollups are a fun twist on classic comfort food. Makes 12 servings.

sausage broccoli pasta dish on plate.

Sausage Broccoli Pasta

This simple, satisfying sausage and broccoli pasta comes together in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight meal. Makes 6 servings

stainless skillet with cajun alfredo.

Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo

Creamy, spicy, and loaded with fresh flavor and color. It will become a staple in your house once you see how quickly this dish comes together.

slow cooker baked ziti being served.

Super-Easy Crockpot Baked Ziti

Just a few minutes of mixing and layering is all it takes for this cheesy, delicious baked ziti. A fuss-free dinner the whole family loves

Three Cheese and Sausage Lasagna (without Ricotta)

scoop of finished rigatoni al forno.

Rigatoni Al Forno {Easy + Delicious}

Filling, delicious, and easy to make, this dinner recipe is like a big hug after a long day.

skillet with tortellini topped with cheese and white sauce.

Tortellini al Forno

Creamy, cheesy, and easy, this simple dish comes together quickly and is super satisfying.

Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet With Creamy Tomato Sauce

One pan, thirty minutes, no chopping, and you can have a truly easy and crowd-pleasing dinner. Delicious and cozy.

penne pasta with cajun sauce on plate

Cast Iron Skillet Cajun Pasta

A quick and easy dinner has never been so delicious as this cajun shrimp and sausage pasta skillet.  Spicy, creamy, delicious.

finished chicken spaghetti in white slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti

It’s one of the best dinners ever, made extra easy and creamy in your slow cooker. For a browned cheesy top, sprinkle some cheddar on each plate and broil for a minute or two.

penne pasta dish in steel pan

Chicken and Spinach Pasta Skillet

A quick and easy dinner recipe that comes together in one pan (plus a pasta pot!). A creamy sauce loaded with chicken and fresh spinach.

skillet with creamy penne pasta.

Smoky Chicken Pasta with Cream Sauce

Creamy, flavorful, and super satisfying, this restaurant copycat is a dinner you’ll make again and again.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake

plated dish with cilantro.

Chicken Taco Pasta Bake

A delectable, cheesy pasta casserole infused with Mexican-inspired flavors featuring shredded chicken, a creamy sauce, and a blend of Pepperjack and Colby Jack cheese.

With these easy and delicious pasta recipes, you can enjoy a satisfying dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. So go ahead, grab your favorite pasta shape, and get cooking! Dinner is served.

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By Katie Shaw

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Katie shares simple, reliable recipes from her home in Virginia, where she lives with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens.

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