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24 Homemade Pasta Dishes You’ll Love More Than Take-Out

May 20, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv Leave a Comment

Believe it or not, making pasta at home is way easier (and tastier!) than you think. We’ve got 24 delicious pasta recipes that are perfect for any night of the week.

You won’t need fancy ingredients or hours of cooking time. From creamy cheese sauces to bursting veggie dishes, there’s something for everyone. Skip the delivery menu and put on your apron – it’s time to get cooking!

Simple Spaghetti Arrabiata

Spaghetti Arrabiata in a plate. A close up view.
Photo credit: The Fiery Vegetarian

This delicious spicy chunky spaghetti arrabiata comes together in under half an hour for a tasty quick meatless meal. It’s both vegetarian and vegan so it’s a great quick veggie option for entertaining. Get the recipe.

Mushroom Stroganoff Pasta

Mushrooms stroganoff with spaghetti on a blue plate.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

No more bland mushroom pasta! This incredibly delicious Mushroom Stroganoff recipe packs a serious flavorful punch. It’s so creamy and satisfying, perfect comfort food for long winter days. Get the recipe.

Easy and Creamy Salmon Pasta

Salmon pasta in a pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Easy and Creamy Salmon Pasta features quickly seared salmon tossed in a creamy, smoky sauce along with your favorite pasta. This hearty and satisfying dish is loaded with flavor and comes together in no time. Get the recipe.

Chicken Ragu Pasta

Chicken ragu pasta in a big enameled pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This simple chicken ragu pasta may be easy to make and use everyday ingredients, but there’s nothing basic about its flavor. This yummy, savory, and quick-to-make dinner idea is bound to become a favorite family meal. Get the recipe.

Creamy Pasta with Spinach 

Creamy Pasta with Spinach in a bowl. A close up view.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This creamy vegan pasta is satisfying, delicious, and incredibly easy to make! The creamy, rich coconut sauce perfectly coats the penne pasta, while the roasted chickpeas provide a pleasant crunch. The garlic and spinach add a layer of freshness, making every bite absolutely delicious! Get the recipe.

Mussels Pasta with Garlic and Fennel

Shelled mussels pasta in a stainless steel pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This is a recipe that tastes and looks like a luxury but comes together simply and in less than half an hour. It’s the best mussels recipe for busy weeknights when you need a quick meal but still want a deliciously inspired one. Get the recipe.

Black Truffle Pasta

Black Truffle pasta close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This amazing Black Truffle Pasta is healthy, flavorful and very easy to make. It’s great for a date night with your significant other or when you want to make your dinner extra special. Get the recipe.

Lentil Pasta

Lentil Pasta on a plate and a fork aside.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Lentil Pasta has the perfect combination of hearty and healthy. The rich, flavorful sauce, the texture of the lentils against the soft pasta, and the hint of spice from the red pepper flakes all come together to create a dish that’s truly irresistible. The finishing touch of fresh parsley adds a burst of freshness, making every bite a delight. Get the recipe.

Rattlesnake Pasta

Rattlesnake Pasta in a bowl with a black background.
Photo credit: Corrie Cooks

Kick your regular pasta up a notch with this delightful dish called Rattlesnake Pasta! This is a creamy, spicy, and savory meal that combines juicy chicken, sautéed peppers, and tender pasta all enveloped in a rich and creamy Alfredo-style sauce with a hint of heat. Get the recipe.

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake in a baking dish close up.
Photo credit: Always Use Butter

This Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake is an easy dump-and-bake dinner that’s ready to eat in less than 90 minutes. But don’t worry – you’ll only be actually cooking for 10 minutes! Loaded with broccoli, chicken and cheese this is comfort food at its best – with a healthier twist. Get the recipe.

Quick and Easy Lemon Pasta

Quick and Easy Lemon Pasta and a fork in a plate.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This lemon pasta is incredibly easy to make, and you only need 5 ingredients (plus salt and pepper) to get the most delicious pasta. It features tender pasta tossed in a tasty lemon sauce with hints of garlic and garnished with fresh parsley. What’s best is that you can have it ready in under 25 minutes! Get the recipe.

Roasted Garlic Blue Cheese Pasta Salad

Roasted Garlic Blue Cheese Pasta Salad in a brown bowl.
Photo credit: Pups With Chopsticks

A simple creamy blue cheese pasta salad recipe made with fresh produce tossed in a double umami creamy roasted garlic miso blue cheese dressing. If you’re not a fan of blue cheese, it can easily be omitted from the dressing and still have the umami flavors from the miso! Get the recipe.

Casarecce Pasta with Homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Casarecce Pasta with Homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto in a bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Casarecce Pasta recipe will give you an incredibly delicious pastca recipe that’s family-friendly and ready in just a little over 20 minutes! This pasta variety, with its twisted and rolled shape, resembles a small scroll and is known for its ability to hold sauces and ingredients exceptionally well. Get the recipe.

Spicy Shrimp Pasta with Bloody Mary Vodka Sauce

Spicy Shrimp Pasta with Bloody Mary Vodka Sauce in a pan.
Photo credit: xoxoBella

Whichever brand of spaghetti you prefer, this recipe is a great way to use it. This spicy shrimp pasta will soon become a favorite meal. The Bloody Mary vodka sauce is perfect on this spicy shrimp pasta. Get the recipe.

Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese on a plate.
Photo credit: Corrie Cooks

Easy Spaghetti Bolognese recipe with just 5 main ingredients. Perfect for a quick, hearty meal. Ready in 40 minutes. Get the recipe.

Artichoke Chicken Pasta Recipe

Artichoke Chicken Pasta in a bowl. Close up.
Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry

This artichoke chicken pasta is a deliciously different option for dinner tonight! Get the recipe.

Creamy Miso Pesto Pasta with Pecans

Miso pesto pasta in a white bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This 30-minute Creamy Miso Pesto Pasta with Pecans is simply the best. Packed with a savory white Miso paste, garlic and crunchy Pecans, this easy pasta makes a perfect recipe for busy weeknights. Get the recipe.

Red Cabbage Pasta Recipe

Red Cabbage Pasta on a plate.
Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry

This recipe came about due to some peanut sauce I had left over. I wanted something that would keep me full for a while because I had a lot to do that day and wouldn’t have time to sit down and eat for quite a few hours, and this pasta dish totally came to the rescue! Get the recipe.

Spicy Gochujang Pasta

Spicy Gochujang Pasta close up.
Photo credit: The Fiery Vegetarian

This delicious spicy gochujang pasta is incredibly easy to make and comes together in minutes. You can dial the heat up or down, add or take away vegetables, and really make this recipe your own. Get the recipe.

Easy Ground Beef Goulash Recipe

Ground Beef Goulash in a plate.
Photo credit: Pear Tree Kitchen

Kid-friendly, Quick, and easy Beef Goulash made with ground beef is great for any busy night of the week when you want something satisfying yet fast that the whole family will enjoy. There is nothing authentic about this goulash recipe.  There is no slow-simmering involved.  This easy meal is one of the quickest I cook. Get the recipe.

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese in a bowl.
Photo credit: Cheerful Cook

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese puts a delicious spin on classic macaroni and cheese. It’s creamy, cheesy, mildly spicy, and also has a hint of smokiness. Get the recipe.

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun chicken pasta in a pan.
Photo credit: Greedy Gourmet

Delightfully simple and tremendously tasty, Cajun chicken pasta is a quickfire midweek meal to please the whole family! Get the recipe.

Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta in a plate.
Photo credit: Always Use Butter

Make this flavor packed Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta in just 20 minutes – and don’t be surprised if everyone asks for seconds! It’s a delicious flavor combo of crème fraîche, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, paprika & oregano – achieved with pantry staple dried herbs & minimal prep. Get the recipe.

Easy Pasta Al Forno

Pasta Al Forno close up. An overhead view.
Photo credit: The Gourmet Bon Vivant

Pasta al forno is a classic Italian dish. There are so many different ways to make it, but this recipe was designed to be quick, easy, and mostly one pan (sorry – have to cook the pasta in a different pot). Then it all goes in the oven for half an hour, and voila! You’ve got a comforting, hearty meal your whole family will love. Get the recipe.

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