Pasta Recipes

Simple, classic pasta recipes are always a crowd pleaser and naturally budget friendly. Plus, with so many specialty-diet-friendly pastas on the market today, pasta is even more versatile than ever. Use these easy pasta recipes for quick weeknight dinners and meal prepping!

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Vegetarian Pasta

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Popular Pasta Recipes

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Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

$3.72 recipe / $0.93 serving

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Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

$8.59 recipe / $1.43 serving

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One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

$9.41 recipe / $2.35 serving

This rich and subtle pasta sauce is incredibly easy, which has earned it the title of The Best Weeknight Pasta Sauce in my house! BudgetBytes.com

The Best Weeknight Pasta Sauce

$4.35 recipe / $1.09 serving

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Pasta Puttanesca

$4.37 recipe / $0.87 serving

Quick Pasta Recipes

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Homemade Mac and Cheese

$4.19 recipe / $1.05 serving

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Quick Veggie Pasta

$3.61 recipe / $0.90 serving

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One Pot Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff

$5.54 recipe / $1.39 serving

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Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles

Chicken Pasta Recipes

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Chicken Alfredo

$10.62 recipe / $2.66 serving

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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

$7.57 recipe / $1.89 serving

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One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

$10.41 recipe / $2.60 serving

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Spicy Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage and Kale

$7.74 recipe / $1.94 serving

Vegetarian Pasta Recipes

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Tortellini Salad

$15.57 recipe / $1.30 serving

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Cacio e Pepe

$3.20 recipe / $0.80 serving

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Lemony Cucumber Couscous Salad

$6.46 recipe / $1.08 serving

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Homemade Mac and Cheese

$4.19 recipe / $1.05 serving

Newest Pasta Recipes

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Pasta Primavera

$5.96 recipe / $1.49 serving

Pasta Primavera is the perfect Spring dish packed with fresh seasonal vegetables tossed with pasta in a light lemon and butter sauce.

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Sopa De Letras

$6.70 recipe / $0.84 serving

Sopa De Letras, or alphabet soup, is a delicious and hearty tomato-based Mexican soup that's packed with flavor and ready in twenty!

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Tortellini Salad

$15.57 recipe / $1.30 serving

This fresh, vibrant, and utterly delicious Tortellini Salad feeds a crowd on a dime. The best part: you can put it together in minutes!

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Creamy Chicken And Orzo Skillet

$7.99 recipe / $2.00 serving

When you think you don't have time to cook, try this easy and super tasty Creamy Chicken and Orzo Skillet! Bonus: It cooks in one pan!

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Skillet Lasagna

$9.01 recipe / $2.25 serving

Skillet Lasagna is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that will give you all the cozy vibes of a classic lasagna in half the time.

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Baked Mac and Cheese

$6.16 recipe / $1.03 serving

Baked mac and cheese is an extra rich and cheesy pasta casserole that is baked to perfection with a buttery and crunchy topping.

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Peanut Noodles with Chicken

$9.20 recipe / $2.30 serving

These Peanut Noodles with Chicken are an easy meal with a rich, creamy, sweet, and savory flavor that is completely addictive.

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Chicken Alfredo Bake

$12.80 RECIPE / $2.13 SERVING

Transform stovetop Chicken Alfredo into a delicious, decadent casserole with this easy Chicken Alfredo Bake recipe!

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Homemade Alfredo Sauce

$2.67 RECIPE / $0.67 SERVING

This thick, creamy Homemade Alfredo Sauce recipe is a quick and easy way to make a delicious, budget-friendly dinner in less than 30 minutes!

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Baked Ravioli

$16.18 recipe / $2.70 serving

Baked Ravioli is an easy last-minute dinner that you can make on busy weeknights with just a few ingredients and no planning ahead!

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Pasta with Sausage and Peppers

$7.56 recipe / $1.93 serving

Pasta with sausage and peppers is an easy dinner idea that is filling, flavorful, and makes great leftovers for lunch the next day!

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Spinach Tortellini Skillet

$9.11 recipe / $2.78 serving

Spinach Tortellini Skillet is an easy and hearty dinner recipe that comes together quickly and will make you want to come back for seconds!