Pasta Dinner Ideas – Craving pasta? Here are 60+ of my favorite pasta dinner ideas that are more than just spaghetti and meatballs. Branch out and cure that pasta craving with any of these great dinner ideas!
Pasta might be one of my favorite dinners. It is definitely a go to when I don’t have anything else planned. It is just so easy to make quickly, and with just about any flavor that you are craving.
So many Easy Dinner Ideas start with pasta. But today we are here with just pasta dinner ideas. That is right, pasta is the star! But it isn’t just your average spaghetti with red cause. It is creamy pasta, Asian flavors, spicy, copycat from your favorite restaurants and more.
So the next time you are carving carbs for dinner, check out some of these pasta dinner ideas! Trust me, you will not be disappointed.
Pasta Dinner Ideas
Pasta Dinner Ideas - Craving pasta? Here are 60+ of my favorite pasta dinner ideas that are more than just spaghetti and meatballs. Branch out and cure that pasta craving with any of these great dinner ideas!
Chinese 5 Spice flavored pork over lo mein noodles. Quick and easy dinner for the whole family.
Chicken Lo Mein - make your own take out at home with this super easy Chinese chicken lo mein recipe. Full of lots of veggies, 20 minutes, and dinner is done!
A homemade version of Macaroni Grill's Pasta Milano. A creamy garlic and sundried tomato sauce, with chicken and mushrooms, over bowtie pasta.
Pasta Carbonara with Corn and Chiles - Creamy carbonara pasta with bacon, fresh corn, and jalapenos. A little spicy, smokey, and oh so delicious!
A cold pasta salad with summer sausage and grilled veggies. Great for picnics or as a summer side dish.
Taco Pasta Salad - a creamy pasta salad with all your favorite taco toppings! Great to make ahead and have in the fridge for dinner or to take to any get together.
Taco Pasta Skillet - All the flavors of taco night in a one pan meal, ready in 20 minutes! Homemade version of taco Hamburger Helper, with just a few staple ingredients.
Pizza Pasta Skillet – turn pizza night into a 20 minute, super easy pasta dinner that everyone will go crazy for.
Creamy Pasta with Ricotta, Mint and Garlic Sauce - a quick and easy creamy pasta dish, with garlic, mint and walnuts that is perfect any night of the week.
Caesar Pasta Salad - combine two favorites for one perfect summer side dish. Caesar salad and pasta salad come together in an easy dish everyone will love!
One Pot Pasta with Sausage and Tomatoes - a quick and easy one pot pasta. Everything is cooked in one pot, and dinner is on the table in 20 minutes!
Caprese Pasta Salad - turn classic caprese salad into a quick pasta salad. Great for summer get togethers, quick lunches, or a light dinner!
Sausage Pasta Skillet is a quick and easy one pot meal the whole family will love. Creamy, cheesy, sausage pasta dinner.
Pasta with sauteed veggies and chicken sausage tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette. Quick and easy weeknight meal, that is also good for you.
Enchilada Pasta Skillet is a homemade version of Hamburger Helper with a Mexican twist!
Pappardelle Pasta in Mushroom Sauce - a hearty thick cut pasta in a classic mushroom sauce. Inspired by Italy, made at home in under 30 minutes!
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta - Get dinner on the table fast with this creamy pasta full of spicy creole seasoning, tomatoes, and chicken!
Chicken Pesto Pasta - a quick and easy creamy pasta with chicken, tomatoes, and pesto. Great for busy weeknights or when you want easy comfort food.
Mediterranean Pasta Salad - an easy pasta salad full of olives, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, parsley, and feta cheese. Topped with a light vinaigrette dressing for a cool and delicious dish.
Speedy Shrimp Pasta - Plump and juicy shrimp sauteed in olive oil, garlic, and onions. Tossed with pasta for a quick and easy dinner.
Middle Eastern Pasta Salad - put a spin on your traditional pasta salad with a chutney lime vinaigrette, chickpeas, cumin and sauteed onions. It is great served hot or cold!
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta - a super easy chicken pasta recipe that you can make any night of the week. Simple ingredients, just a few minutes, and dinner is done.
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta - turn the famous bang bang shrimp appetizer into a main dish with this creamy pasta.
Creamy Mushroom Pasta – a luscious and creamy mushroom sauce tossed with pasta. Ready in just minutes so it is perfect for busy weeknights!
Blackened Shrimp Pasta – a quick and easy shrimp pasta made with homemade blackened seasoning for tons of great flavor!
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta - an easy chicken pasta loaded with lots of tomatoes, seasoned chicken, and topped with Parmesan cheese. Easy to make and ready quickly for any night of the week.
Creamy Thai shrimp pasta all cooked in one pot.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta - turn your classic chicken cordon bleu recipe into a delicious and creamy pasta you can make any night of the week!
Smokey Garlic Chicken Pasta - A creamy chicken pasta recipe with a tons of flavor. A little smokey, a little peppery, and so good!
5 ingredients for this quick and easy summer pasta. Fresh corn, tomatoes and avocado are perfect together in this pasta dish.
One Pan Cheesy Sausage Pasta - get dinner on the table with these easy pasta recipe. Just one pan, 20 minutes, and you are done!
Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta – A perfectly quick and easy weeknight dinner. Everything cooks together and is ready in just minutes. Super creamy, cheese, full of lots of flavor and fresh veggies.
Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Shrimp Pasta - a super easy pasta dish with shrimp, and a super creamy delicious sun-dried tomato sauce.
Sausage Tortellini Skillet - Your favorite tortellini comes together in a quick and easy one pan meal the whole family will love!
Ham & Cheese Tortellini - use that leftover ham to make this easy creamy tortellini dinner in 20 minutes! Great one pan meal any night of the week!
Tomato-Basil Tortellini – a rich and creamy pasta dinner the whole family will love. Ravoili or Tortellini tossed in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce and plenty of fresh basil!
Creamy Pesto Tortellini - Cheese tortellini tossed in a creamy pesto sauce with smoked turkey sauce gets dinner on the table in 20 minutes any night of the week!
Easy Baked Ravioli - Just a few simple ingredients for a super easy, cheesy, and delicious dinner recipe the whole family will love.
Easy Baked Ravioli - Just a few simple ingredients for a super easy, cheesy, and delicious dinner recipe the whole family will love.
Store bought ravioli helps make this tomato and balsamic pasta come together quickly.
Creamy Sausage and Tomato Ravioli - A creamy one pot pasta with Italian sausage, tomatoes, and fresh spinach, done in 20 minutes!
Quick and Easy Skillet Lasagna - Make lasagna perfect for a weeknight meal. Ravioli makes this ready in less than 30 minutes, and pure comfort food everyone will love.
Bacon Macaroni and Cheese - super creamy stove top mac and cheese with plenty of smokey bacon. Pure comfort food that is ready in minutes!
French Onion Macaroni and Cheese - Creamy homemade mac and cheese with caramelized onion, bacon, and topped with croutons.
Copycat Panera Mac and Cheese - homemade macaroni and cheese that tastes just like what you can buy at Panera. Made on the stove top in just minutes!
Old Fashioned Goulash - The same American goulash recipe that you grew up with. A hearty recipe that the entire family can enjoy any night of the week.
Asian Noodle Bowls with Pork - sweet, spicy, tangy, and oh so delicious! An easy dinner recipe full of so many great flavors. On the table in 30 minutes, and will disappear quickly.
Linguine with Mussels - a super easy mussels recipe that mixes pasta and steamed mussels with shallots, butter and plenty of garlic! Simple, easy, and delicious.
An authentic Beef Ragu Sauce, served with linguini. A review of the new cookbook "A Family Farm in Tuscany"
Beef Noodle Casserole - ground beef casserole with Reames Frozen Egg Noodles, tomatoes and cheese. Pure comfort food that is super easy to make!
Spicy Thai Noodles with Chicken - a super quick and easy dinner that is on the table in minutes. Full of great Thai flavor with easy to find ingredients!
Chow Mein Noodles with Chicken is an easy recipe to get dinner on the table in minutes. So much better than take out in the same amount of time.
Spicy Asian Noodles with Chicken - a quick and easy Asian Noodle stir fry made with pantry ingredients you can have on the table in minutes!
Garlic Beef Noodle Bowls - an Asian style noodle bowl with lots of garlic, that is ready in just minutes! Great for busy nights.
Thai Peanut Noodles - Super easy Asian noodles mixed with a creamy peanut butter sauce with bell peppers and carrots.
Chicken Pot Pie Noodles - a fun twist on classic chicken pot pie using noodles! Comes together in minutes so it is perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Teriyaki Chicken Noodle Bowls - an easy homemade teriyaki sauce with tender pieces of chicken and noodles for a delicious and easy dinner!
Cheesy Skillet Chili Mac - Two comfort foods come together in a one skillet dinner the whole family will love. Plus it is ready in only 20 minutes!
Salsa Verde Chicken Skillet - an easy one pan pasta skillet with salsa verde, chicken, and lots of melty gooey cheese!
Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet – Ditch the box mix Hamburger Helper and make this homemade version instead! Dinner is ready in minutes, with just a few pantry ingredients.
Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe - this super easy beef stroganoff recipe uses ground beef to make it quick, easy, and budget friendly. It comes together with mushrooms in a delicious and creamy sauce.
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Erin Dee
Wednesday 21st of March 2018
I agree...pasta is so easy to make when I don't have anything else in mind to prepare for dinner! This is a great collection of pasta recipes to have on hand!
Catalina
Wednesday 21st of March 2018
Trying these this weekend! Yummy!
Abeer
Wednesday 21st of March 2018
This is my perfect dinner!
Anna
Tuesday 20th of March 2018
Wednesdays are pasta days in our house so this is perfect timing. I am loving this collection! So many delicious recipes to choose from!
Jen
Tuesday 20th of March 2018
I need to start working through this list......beginning with the mac and cheese! I'm sure my boys are going to love it!