Love pasta? I know so many people have gone low carb these days, but I simply am not one of them. I love my pasta, please never, ever take it away. If you agree, then you will be pleased to see my newest list of mouth-watering recipes, 41 tried and true plates of pasta that may just have you dreaming in Italian. From the best white sauce recipe to sauces in shades of pink, red and green, you are sure to find a new favorite pasta dish here. Many of them fit the bill for an easy and quick weeknight dinner, and we all included healthy low fat versions, vegetarian-friendly finds and some amazing one-pot pastas we think you should try immediately.

Pasta Recipes

1. Light Lemon Garlic Pasta with Salmon

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Full of fresh flavors, this Light Lemon Garlic Pasta with Salmon is the perfect summer dish. It is comforting and filling whilst still being fresh and light. With just a few grocery store ingredients you can create such a delicious pasta recipe.

2. Brussels Sprouts Pasta with Bacon

Running to the Kitchen

Pasta Recipes - Brussels Sprouts Pasta with Bacon - Easy Weeknight Dinner

This Brussels sprouts pasta with crispy bacon is a savory, satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together fast. The caramelized sprouts and salty bacon are a perfect pair with pasta. Get the full recipe at Running to the Kitchen.

3. Roasted Poblano Pesto Pasta

thegourmetrd

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This Roasted Poblano Pesto Pasta is a light take on pesto pasta, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Low carb, gluten-free, vegetarian recipe. Definitely a bowl of absolute goodness. It is such a creative (and spicy) take on a traditional recipe.

4. 5-Ingredient Bacon Asparagus Pasta

gimmesomeoven

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This is seriously one of the easiest and best pasta dishes ever. Why? It is super quick and easy to make. Asparagus is finally in season, and bacon is always in season. It’s a good combo. Definitely worth a try and I wouldn’t have any qualms with testing this recipe over and over again.

5. One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta

damndelicious

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Need a simple one-pot pasta for a weeknight win? This One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta is fast, flavorful and endlessly customizable. Go up or down on garlic to suit your taste. Creamy and delicious, everybody will surely fall in love with this recipe. A quick cheese pasta recipe with garlic, simple but divine. Serve with some grilled chicken or fish for an impressive dinner that does not require lots of work or time.

6. Cacio e Pepe

Gimme Some Oven

Pasta Recipes - Cacio e Pepe - Classic Roman Pasta

Cacio e pepe is a classic Roman pasta made with just pecorino, black pepper, and pasta water, yet it tastes incredibly luxurious. It is proof that simple ingredients make magic. Get the full recipe at Gimme Some Oven.

7. One Pot Cajun Sausage Pasta

Salt & Lavender

Pasta Recipes - One Pot Cajun Sausage Pasta - Creamy Spicy Dinner

This creamy one pot Cajun sausage pasta is packed with smoky, spicy flavor and cooks in a single pan for easy cleanup. It is a family-favorite comfort dinner ready in about 30 minutes. Get the full recipe at Salt & Lavender.

8. Baked Tortellini With Three Sauces

thespruceeats

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Looking for a very easy and rich pasta recipe that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen? Well, look no further! This Baked Tortellini With Three Sauces is sure to blow you away. It is a recipe your family is going to love and you’re going to love how incredibly easy and fast it is to make.

9. Linguine Squarcierella

thewanderlustkitchen

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Linguine Squarcierella – a.k.a. the best pasta ever! Once you learn this easy recipe it will become your go-to meal for busy weeknights. Discover this pasta goodness with this easy recipe from The Wanderlust Kitchen.

10. Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Casserole

Amanda’s Cookin’

Pasta Recipes - Sausage Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Casserole - Baked Pasta Dinner

All the flavors of pizza baked into a bubbly, cheesy pasta casserole the whole family will devour. Loaded with sausage and pepperoni, it is the ultimate comfort-food bake. Get the full recipe at Amanda’s Cookin’.

11. 3-Ingredient Creamy Tomato Angel Hair Pasta

thecomfortofcooking

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12. One Pot Penne Pasta

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13. Orecchiette Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli

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14. Mushroom Pasta

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15. Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Lemon

Well Plated

Pasta Recipes - Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Lemon - Easy Seafood Dinner

Juicy shrimp, garlic, and a bright squeeze of lemon make this light pasta feel restaurant-fancy while staying weeknight-easy. It comes together in about 30 minutes. Get the full recipe at Well Plated.

16. Chicken Kale Pasta

agoudalife

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17. Tomato Basil Pasta

A Couple Cooks

Pasta Recipes - Tomato Basil Pasta - Simple Fresh Dinner

Fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a handful of pantry staples make this simple pasta taste like summer. It is quick, budget-friendly, and endlessly comforting. Get the full recipe at A Couple Cooks.

18. Fast and Easy Pasta With Blistered Cherry Tomato Sauce

seriouseats

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19. Caprese Pasta Salad

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20. Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

Feasting at Home

Pasta Recipes - Creamy Pumpkin Pasta - Cozy Fall Dinner

This creamy pumpkin pasta is the coziest fall dinner, with a velvety sauce spiced just right. It is a comforting, seasonal way to use up that can of pumpkin. Get the full recipe at Feasting at Home.

21. Pasta Pomodoro

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22. 5-Ingredient Cozy Pasta Parmesan Soup

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Hi! Thanks for joing me as I share my favorite creative ideas and DIY projects with all of you. Whether it’s transforming a thrift store find or crafting something entirely from scratch, I believe that everyone can create a home they love—one DIY project at a time. Known for my love of Christmas, I delight in crafting personalized gifts and making homemade candy during the holidays. Aside from that, my favorite DIYs are paper crafts and painting projects.

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