Pasta is the ultimate comfort food. It effortlessly combines simplicity with endless versatility. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner, a hearty meal to impress guests or a flavorful twist on traditional favorites, pasta has got you covered. This curated collection of quick pasta recipes is perfect for any occasion. From creamy and indulgent sauces to light and refreshing flavors, these dishes promise to satisfy your cravings and fit seamlessly into your busy schedule.
Eggplant Bolognese Pasta
You’ve gotta try this plant-based eggplant ragu, so hearty and full of flavor. Roasted eggplant bolognese with mushrooms served over pasta with plenty of basil. The perfect late summer dinner.
You need: 2 aubergines, 400 g tomatoes, 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 300 g pasta, parmesan.
- Roast cubed aubergine at 200°C for 25 min.
- Simmer with onion, garlic and tomatoes 15 min.
- Toss with pasta and parmesan.
Creamy Spinach Pasta Sauce
This garlicky, creamy spinach pasta sauce is a game-changer for your weeknight meals. It takes a mere 15 minutes to make and requires only five ingredients. Pair it with your favorite pasta and a generous sprinkle of vegan parmesan for a quick and satisfying meal.
You need: 200 g spinach, 150 ml cream, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp butter, 40 g parmesan, 300 g pasta.
- Fry garlic in butter and wilt the spinach.
- Add cream and parmesan, blend if desired.
- Toss with cooked pasta.
Lemon Pepper Pasta
This lemon pepper pasta is a delicious and comforting dish with bright and zesty flavors. The tangy lemon juice-based sauce is light, refreshing, and buttery, making it the perfect quick and easy meal. Add asparagus or spinach to make it more filling!
You need: 300 g spaghetti, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 lemon, 50 g parmesan.
- Toast pepper in butter.
- Add pasta water and cooked pasta.
- Finish with lemon and parmesan.
Cheesy Meatball Casserole
We all NEED a cheesy, meaty, comfort-food fix sometimes. Luckily for you, we’re tackling that craving head-on today! Prepare to indulge in a dish that’s not just delightfully cheesy and super hearty, but also a feast for your senses. Picture tender meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, generously topped with gooey cheese and baked to perfection. Not only does it warm your belly, but it also your soul.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Meatball Casserole
Creamy Pesto Pasta with Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
A delicious, quick, and easy 30-minute gluten-free creamy pesto pasta topped with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes & parmesan. Perfect for the whole family!
You need: 300 g pasta, 2 chicken breasts, 4 tbsp pesto, 100 g sun-dried tomatoes, 150 ml cream.
- Cook pasta.
- Fry sliced chicken.
- Stir in pesto, cream and tomatoes, toss with pasta.
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
This bright and meatless sun-dried tomato pasta combines al dente rigatoni noodles, a rich and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, shredded parmesan cheese, and baby spinach. It’s easy to make and makes a comforting midweek dinner!
You need: 300 g pasta, 100 g sun-dried tomatoes, 150 ml cream, 2 garlic cloves, 50 g parmesan, basil.
- Fry garlic and tomatoes.
- Add cream and parmesan.
- Toss with cooked pasta and basil.
Easy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet
This ground beef pasta recipe can be made in under 30 minutes with any pasta. It tastes like it’s been simmered all day on the stove—a true weeknight dinner superstar!
You need: 500 g minced beef, 250 g pasta, 400 g tomatoes, 500 ml stock, 1 onion, 100 g cheese.
- Brown beef and onion.
- Add tomatoes, stock and pasta and simmer 15 min.
- Stir in cheese.
Gorgonzola Pasta With Pine Nuts
Gorgonzola pasta is a deliciously simple pasta dish with lots of flavor. It’s a wonderful option for a midweek lunch or a quick and tasty evening meal. Incredibly easy to make and hard not to fall head over heels in love with, this creamy pasta recipe is one that you’ll want to master.
You need: 300 g pasta, 100 g gorgonzola, 150 ml cream, 30 g pine nuts, black pepper.
- Warm cream and melt in the cheese.
- Toast the pine nuts.
- Toss with pasta and nuts.
Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
This Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo is the perfect one-pot meal! Tender, juicy, aromatic chicken with perfectly cooked penne pasta. This is the easiest way to make delicious Alfredo pasta and it takes only 10 minutes!
You need: 300 g penne, 400 g chicken, 500 ml stock, 200 ml cream, 80 g parmesan, 2 garlic cloves.
- Pressure cook pasta, chicken, stock and garlic for 5 min.
- Release steam and shred chicken.
- Stir in cream and parmesan.
Feta Pasta
Feta pasta is a simple and delicious dish that has become very popular on TikTok and social media. The recipe involves baking a block of feta cheese and cherry tomatoes in the oven until they are soft and juicy. Then, the cooked pasta is tossed with the cheese and tomato mixture, along with some garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs.
You need: 250 g pasta, 200 g feta, 300 g cherry tomatoes, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, basil.
- Bake feta with tomatoes, oil and garlic at 200°C for 30 min.
- Mash into a sauce.
- Toss with pasta and basil.
Blue Cheese Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Walnuts
This blue cheese pasta with spinach, mushrooms, and walnuts is a big, hearty dish with incredible flavors. It is the perfect dish for those bored of plain old pasta.
You need: 250 g pasta, 100 g blue cheese, 150 g spinach, 200 g mushrooms, 50 g walnuts, 150 ml cream.
- Fry mushrooms.
- Melt cheese with cream and spinach.
- Toss with pasta and walnuts.
Artichoke Pesto Pasta
This artichoke pesto pasta is a fun twist on regular pesto. It’s made with frozen artichokes and walnuts, and it’s tossed with pasta for a simple side dish or main.
You need: 300 g pasta, 200 g marinated artichokes, 3 tbsp pesto, 50 g parmesan, lemon.
- Cook pasta.
- Chop artichokes and mix with pesto.
- Toss together with cheese and lemon.
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
The best creamy mushroom pasta! Made with a secret ingredient, this creamy mushroom pasta is packed with savory umami flavor and ready in just 20 minutes! Save this for weeknight dinners.
You need: 300 g pasta, 300 g mushrooms, 2 garlic cloves, 150 ml cream, thyme, parmesan.
- Fry mushrooms until golden.
- Add garlic, cream and thyme.
- Toss with pasta and parmesan.
Pesto Orzo with White Beans
A one-pot dinner! Creamy pesto orzo with white beans, spinach, and parmesan cheese. A simple kid-friendly dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
You need: 250 g orzo, 400 g white beans, 3 tbsp pesto, 100 g spinach, lemon.
- Cook orzo.
- Mix with beans, pesto and spinach.
- Finish with lemon.
One Pot Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese
This creamy, cheesy homemade stovetop gluten-free mac and cheese is almost as quick and just as easy as the boxed stuff, but oh, so much better. It’s made in one pot and takes just 20 minutes from start to finish!
Get the recipe: One Pot Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese
One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta
This one pot recipe with ground beef is comfort food at its finest! Your family will love this easy skillet pasta dinner of creamy taco pasta with macaroni noodles.
You need: 250 g pasta, 400 g minced beef, 300 g salsa, 500 ml stock, 1 tsp taco seasoning, 150 g cheese.
- Brown beef with seasoning.
- Add salsa, stock and pasta, simmer 12 min.
- Stir in cheese.
Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Caprese Pasta
As well as the spaghetti and chicken tenderloins, you will need cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and bocconcini (fresh mozzarella balls). These are, of course, the key ingredients in caprese salad.
You need: 2 chicken breasts, 300 g cherry tomatoes, 250 g pasta, 150 g mozzarella, basil, 3 tbsp olive oil.
- Roast chicken and tomatoes with oil at 200°C for 20 min.
- Cook the pasta.
- Mix with mozzarella melted on top and basil.
Easy Shrimp Linguine
Look no further if you’re looking for a mouthwatering Italian dish with seafood, lemon juice, garlic, and linguine. This shrimp linguine recipe is simple to prepare and offers a wonderful flavor.
You need: 300 g linguine, 300 g shrimp, 3 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp butter, 1 lemon, parsley.
- Cook pasta.
- Fry garlic and shrimp in butter.
- Toss with lemon and parsley.
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