This roundup of pasta dinner recipes will help get the ball rolling on dinner prep tonight.
Pasta is one of the ultimate comfort foods! Who doesn’t love long strands of spaghetti smothered in tomato sauce or thick pieces of lasagna layered with meat and cheese? Pasta is an instant family favorite that is as much fun to make as it is to eat!
Pasta for the Win!
- Budget-friendly and versatile, pasta dinners are winning dinners! Not only for busy weeknights, but also when weekends call for casual get-togethers and formal-ish dinner parties.
- Get creative with a pasta shape that’s already in the pantry or explore something new. And don’t forget – the same recipe can be made with a different pasta shape every time, making it original all over again!
Table of Contents
- Pasta for the Win!
- Meat and Pasta
- Seafood-Based Pasta Dishes
- Meat-Free Pasta Dishes
- One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta Recipe
Meat and Pasta
Big appetites with love these hearty, and easy to make pasta dishes.
Italian Sausage Pasta
This easy 30 minute, one pot Italian Sausage Pasta recipe is the perfect family meal topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
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Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is one meal closer to making life simple and delicious. Each meatball is seasoned perfectly and topped with a quick and easy homemade sauce your whole family will love.
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Taco Spaghetti Recipe
Make Taco Spaghetti for a hearty and tasty dinner that's ready in no time at all!
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Homemade Beefaroni Recipe
Make a hearty and delicious pasta dinner with this easy beefaroni recipe!
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Chicken Tetrazzini (or turkey)
Chicken Tetrazzini is a creamy and delicious casserole. So simple and delicious your family will love it!
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Seafood-Based Pasta Dishes
Shrimp and pasta go hand in hand like old friends!
Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Cajun Shrimp Pasta with a hint of heat and a rich cream sauce is easy and elegant.
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Easy Shrimp Alfredo
Easy Shrimp Alfredo is so simple to make, it's perfect for a mid-week meal. But it's also decadent enough to serve as a special dinner for family or guests.
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Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is a super quick and delicious dish that is perfect for busy nights. In just 20 minutes you’ll be sitting down to a creamy satisfying dinner.
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Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a quick and delicious weekday recipe that's ready in under 30 minutes.
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Meat-Free Pasta Dishes
Folks who enjoy a meat-free day of the week, and vegetarians alike, keep pasta on regular rotation. These dishes don’t miss the meat and will be easy family favorites in no time!
Veggie Feta Pasta Recipe
With quick and easy preparation, this feta pasta bake will become a meal time favorite recipe.
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One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta
This creamy one pot pasta dish with garlic, tomatoes and cream is perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Cacio e Pepe
This is the best Cacio e Pepe Recipe! Only 4 ingredients are needed for a light, full-flavored and delicious dish.
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Black Bean Pasta
This black bean vegetarian pasta makes a hearty and healthy one pot pasta main dish.
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Pasta Primavera Recipe
This pasta primavera recipe is easy to make and loaded with healthy vegetables and hearty pasta. It's perfect for lunch or dinner.
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One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta
One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta is filled with rich flavors for one of the best pasta dinner recipes to feed a hungry crew!
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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author The Shortcut Kitchen
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
- 3 14.5 ounce cans chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream not to be confused with whipped topping for desserts
- ½ cup parmesan grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
When butter is melted, add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil.
Once chicken broth is boiling, add angel hair pasta.
Cook pasta until done then lower heat and let simmer until most of the broth has evaporated.
Turn heat off and add whipping cream and parmesan cheese.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories: 938kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2025IU | Vitamin C: 9.7mg | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 1.8mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
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