From rich and creamy to light and herby, these go-to pasta recipes are reliable crowd-pleasers. Whether you need a quick weeknight fix or something a little special, these dishes deliver every time.

Lemon Feta Spinach Pasta

Lemon pasta with spinach, feta and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.
Lemon Feta Spinach Pasta. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

An easy, quick and delicious Mediterranean-inspired pasta filled with lemon, spinach, and feta. It can be enjoyed as is for a vegetarian meal or topped with your favorite protein.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Feta Spinach Pasta

Tuna Pesto Pasta

A plate of tuna pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes, a copper fork, and a pink linen next to a pan full of tuna pesto pasta.
Tuna Pesto Pasta. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy tuna pesto pasta recipe with burst cherry tomatoes, spinach, and garlic is a weeknight meal you’ll love.
Get the Recipe: Tuna Pesto Pasta

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

Serving of buffalo chicken pasta bake with casserole dish.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Try this easy and delicious baked pasta and chicken recipe. It features tender chicken combined with pasta in a creamy sauce for a dish that packed with flavor.
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

Air Fryer Pasta Chips

Pasta chips in a white bowl.
Air Fryer Pasta Chips. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Use your air fryer to make irresistible pasta chips. They are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for snacking or entertaining.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pasta Chips

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

A bowl of Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad.
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad. Photo credit: The Honour System.

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a delicious fusion of flavors featuring charred corn, cotija cheese, and a creamy chili lime dressing all tossed together with tender pasta.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Olive garden chicken pasta on a fork.
Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Slow cooker Olive Garden chicken pasta has tender, fall apart chicken that simmers all day in creamy & cheesy sauce! Copycat recipe you can make easily!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

A bowl of shrimp pasta with lemon and parsley.
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Savor the taste of garlic butter shrimp pasta. It’s a delicious fusion of shrimp, pasta, and garlic-infused butter sauce.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Brussels Sprouts Pasta

A bowl of pasta with bacon and brussels sprouts.
Brussels Sprouts Pasta. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This 25-minute Brussels sprouts pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. With just six ingredients, it’s perfect for quick dinners but with added bacon, sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes, it’s got plenty of delicious decadence to make it an impressive meal.
Get the Recipe: Brussels Sprouts Pasta

Palmini Baked Fetta Pasta

Baked palmini with feta in a light blue casserole.
Palmini Baked Fetta Pasta. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Enjoy this super quick and easy TikTok Viral Baked Feta Pasta with palmini noodles made in a few minutes. Fully low carb, gluten-free, and grain-free dinner made with pasta alternative you are going to love.
Get the Recipe: Palmini Baked Fetta Pasta

Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

A bowl of pasta with shrimp and tomatoes.
Shrimp and Tomato Pasta. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Delicious and easy-to-make shrimp tomato pasta is a go-to recipe for seafood lovers seeking a flavorful meal. The best part is that the dish comes together quickly without fancy ingredients or complex techniques.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

Ground Beef Pasta Skillet

Ground beef pasta skillet garnished with parsley.
Ground Beef Pasta Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This ground beef pasta recipe can be made in under 30 minutes with any pasta you have and tastes like it’s been simmered all day long on the stove.
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Pasta Skillet

Seafood Pasta Salad

Seafood pasta salad in white serving bowl.
Seafood Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

This refreshing and light seafood pasta salad is the perfect dish for summer. It combines shrimp, crab, and pasta in a flavorful creamy dressing.
Get the Recipe: Seafood Pasta Salad

Pasta Aglio Olio e Peperoncino

pasta aglio olio e peperoncino is mixed with a black pasta fork.
Pasta Aglio Olio e Peperoncino. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Aglio Olio e Peperoncino pairs pasta with garlic cooked until just golden, rich olive oil, fresh basil and spicy Calabrian chili peppers.
Get the Recipe: Pasta Aglio Olio e Peperoncino

Alfredo Steak Pasta

Alfredo steak pasta in skillet with wooden spoon.
Alfredo Steak Pasta. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

This easy Alfredo steak pasta recipe is perfect for a quick meal. The savory flavor of the steak pairs well with the creamy, cheesy sauce.
Get the Recipe: Alfredo Steak Pasta

Italian Low Carb Pasta Marinara

Pasta Marinara inside a grey plate with extra sauce and basil leaves on the side.
Italian Low Carb Pasta Marinara. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our Italian Low Carb Pasta Marinara recipe is a super quick and easy dinner for the whole family. Fully gluten-free, low carb, grain-free and diabetic friendly meal, you can prepare well in advance and enjoy day after day.
Get the Recipe: Italian Low Carb Pasta Marinara

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