17 Pasta Recipes That’ll Have You Twirling for Seconds

Pasta night just got a glow-up. From creamy, cheesy, to downright slurp-worthy, these 17 recipes will make you wonder why you ever considered anything else for dinner.

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash is a delicious side dish and easy low carb recipe. It's a good low carb alternative to pasta and great for those following a keto or paleo diet! BONUS it's super easy to make and done in less than 20 minutes!
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

A bowl of shrimp pasta with lemon and parsley. — Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Savor the taste of garlic butter shrimp pasta. It's a delicious fusion of shrimp, pasta, and garlic-infused butter sauce.
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Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Olive garden chicken pasta on a fork. — Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Slow cooker Olive Garden chicken pasta has tender, fall apart chicken that simmers all day in creamy & cheesy sauce! Copycat recipe you can make easily!
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Baked Skillet Gnocchi

Gnocchi with ground pork, tomatoes, mozzarella and spinach in a cast iron skillet. — Baked Skillet Gnocchi. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

While not quite "pasta", gnocchi is as comforting as it comes. This recipe is a one skillet meal with ground pork, crushed tomatoes, spinach and melted mozzarella cheese.
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Lemon Feta Spinach Pasta

Lemon pasta with spinach, feta and cherry tomatoes in a bowl. — Lemon Feta Spinach Pasta. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

An easy, quick and delicious Mediterranean-inspired pasta filled with lemon, spinach, and feta. It can be enjoyed as is for a vegetarian meal or topped with your favorite protein.
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Bucatini with Garlic Shrimp

Bucatini pasta with shrimp in a white bowl. — Bucatini with Garlic Shrimp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This easy bucatini pasta recipe tossed with garlic shrimp and cherry tomatoes is made in under 30 minutes making it a great weeknight meal.
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Ground Beef Pasta Skillet

This ground beef pasta recipe can be made in under 30 minutes with any pasta you have and tastes like it’s been simmered all day long on the stove.
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Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

Bucatini cacio e pepe is a simple, classic peasant dish from Italy made with just five ingredients. This creamy decadent pasta uses sheep’s milk Pecorino Romano cheese along with starchy pasta cooking water to create an indulgent meal that’s both easy and economical.
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Brussels Sprouts Pasta

A bowl of pasta with bacon and brussels sprouts. — Brussels Sprouts Pasta. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This 25-minute Brussels sprouts pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. With just six ingredients, it’s perfect for quick dinners but with added bacon, sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes, it’s got plenty of delicious decadence to make it an impressive meal.
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Dairy free slow cooker chicken alfredo

white bowl with chicken pasta with sundried tomatoes and peas and garlic and a light linen around the bowl. — Dairy free slow cooker chicken alfredo. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

A slow cooker chicken alfredo made with a creamy, dairy-free alfredo sauce! This crockpot chicken recipe is a staple for busy weeknights.
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Spicy Romano Chicken Pasta

Pasta in a Texas shaped cast iron skillet. — Spicy Romano Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

This Spicy Romano Chicken Pasta is a delicous family meal!
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Tuna and Tomato Pasta

This tuna and tomato pasta is so simple that kids can make it (with supervision, of course). It's tasty and has a simple protein that means this is ready in about 25 minutes, perfect for any weeknight meal.
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Creamy Pea Pasta

Satisfy your cravings with Creamy Pea Pasta, a creamy and flavorful dish that will leave you wanting more. This meatless Monday favorite is quick and easy to make, perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.
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Meatballs and Sauce

Image shows Spaghetti and meatballs with a fork twirling pasta in a white bowl. — Meatballs and Sauce. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Satisfy your cravings with our Instant Pot Meatballs and Sauce recipe. Juicy meatballs, bathed in a savory and rich tomato sauce, cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. Prepare to enjoy a classic and comforting favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta

Broccoli Rabe and Sausage in a serving bowl with tomatoes in the background. — Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

This meaty dish is made with affordable sausage. It's crumbled up, so it infused the dish with plenty of flavor, and with sausage in every bite, no one will know this is an inexpensive dish.
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Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells

Giant Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells in two black serving dishes. — Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

What's more comfort food than cheese and pasta? These giant shells are stuffed with a tasty combination of cheeses, and with a delish sauce, this tomato-free dish is all about flavor!
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Greek Spaghetti

A bowl of pasta with tomatoes, feta and kalamata olives. — Greek Spaghetti. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

It doesn't get much better than this easy but oh-so impressive pasta dish! Tomatoes, artichoke hearts, spinach, feta, and plenty of fresh herbs transform humble spaghetti into a show-stopping meal!
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