Love pasta for dinner but bored with spaghetti and meatballs? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve found 12 simple pasta recipes that are packed with flavor and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Forget about going low-carb tonight and try one of these delicious and easy dinners where pasta is the star ingredient.
Killer Ziti
"This ziti has been requested every single supper since the supper I first made it about a week ago. My goal was to have an incredibly flavorful, saucy ziti that went a little beyond the norm and I am really thrilled with how this one turned out. The family agreed this should be called Killer Ziti and I have to admit that I’ve been wanting it again myself, so I’m making it again tonight." - Christy
Italian Casserole
"I love the meaty marinara pasta that you can buy. So I decided to try to make it at home. It is easy to make and very appetizing. This taste like a cross between a meat lovers pizza and lasagna. I hope you like it." - Gail
Cavatini
"Had a busy day at work? Don't have a lot of time to cook dinner? Well, this dish will be your saving grace. It packs a punch yummy tomato flavor and cheesy goodness. It's so easy to make and your whole family will enjoy it." - The Test Kitchen
Grandma LoLo's Spaghetti Pie
"My mom taught me how to make this with my leftover spaghetti. It is the best way to take a leftover and turn it into something even better!" - Silka
Truffle Alfredo Pasta
"This alfredo pasta is amazingly silky smooth. It's so rich and creamy, you'll swoon until the very last bite. The truffle butter and cheese has a mild, rich flavor that's incredible when dusted with a little sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. It's quick and simple to put together." - The Test Kitchen
Crock Pot Cheeseburger Mac
"So easy and yummy, this is a great comfort food and the kids love it!" - Leena
Pasta Alla Carbonara
"Carbonara is super quick and easy to make. You can easily make the sauce in the time that it takes to cook the pasta. The carbonara sauce is nice and creamy and tasty. You really can’t go wrong with eggs, cream, cheese, and bacon!" - Kevin
Drunken Sun-Dried Tomato One Dish Pasta
"It's full of great Italian flavors with a little bit of a bite from the red pepper flakes. The different cheeses not only give this dish a yummy flavor but also a great aroma while baking. The combination of tomatoes and spinach in the sauce is so good. This pasta is not only flavorful but super easy to throw together." - The Test Kitchen
Easiest Lasagna
"One of my favorite things to make for my family is homemade lasagna. I’ll take a Sunday afternoon and make homemade sauce, the whole deal. But that’s the thing… it takes all afternoon. And sometimes I want lasagna on a Tuesday night. Enter my 6 ingredient lasagna. Seriously. Only 6 ingredients. And you don’t even have to boil the noodles. It all cooks right together." - Stacey
Spinach Parmesan With Pasta
"Pasta dishes are always a hit at our house. This is a good recipe for those who favor vegetable dishes for dinner, or for others as a side dish. You can do it all in one pan! If you like bacon, crumble some cooked bacon on top for an extra treat. It is rich in flavor so serve with some homemade bread and you will have a full meal." - Sena
Cheesy Nacho Beef Rotini Skillet
"This tasty Cheesy Nacho Beef Rotini Skillet is a weekday special at our house. Tender cooked rotini noodles are smothered in a beef filled nacho sauce with chock full of tomatoes, chilies, and sweet onion. Add in a heaping helping of gooey cheddar cheese and garnish with your favorite taco toppings turning this skillet into a one-dish meal that’s sure to fill the hungry tummies at your dinner table." - Melissa