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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Chicken Alfredo

$10.62 recipe / $2.66 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

This Tuscan White Bean Pasta is a fast and flavorful dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners. The caramelized garlic, basil, and Parmesan pack a huge flavor punch! BudgetBytes.com

Tuscan White Bean Pasta

$6.45 recipe / $1.61 serving

Quick and Simple 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

Best Penne Pasta Recipes

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Pasta Primavera

$5.96 recipe / $1.49 serving

Creamy and rich, yet never heavy, this Lighter Spinach Alfredo Pasta is an easy and satisfying comfort food. BudgetBytes.com

Spinach Alfredo Pasta

$5.92 recipe / $1.48 serving

Celebrate like you're in Louisiana with this easy, filling, and inexpensive one pot favorite, Pastalaya. It's the shortcut pasta version of Jambalaya! BudgetBytes.com

One Pot Pastalaya

$7.51 recipe / $1.25 serving

This classic summer Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad features smoky fire licked vegetables and a homemade creamy balsamic vinaigrette. BudgetBytes.com

Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad

$9.65 recipe / $1.21 serving

Cold Pasta Salads

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Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

$8.76 recipe / $1.10 serving

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Broccoli Pasta Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

$4.67 recipe / $1.17 serving

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Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

$8.59 recipe / $1.43 serving

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Cold Peanut Noodle Salad

$5.30 recipe / $1.33 serving

Shrimp and Pasta

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Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

$8.40 recipe / $2.10 serving

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Pesto Shrimp Pasta

$$8.07 recipe / $2.02 serving

Blackened Shrimp Pasta - A 30 minute Pasta Dinner with Fresh Shrimp, Homemade Blackening Seasoning, Tomatoes, and Fresh Herbs. - BudgetBytes.com

Blackened Shrimp Pasta

$8.11 recipe / $2.01 serving

Lime Shrimp Dragon Noodles are a fast, easy, and inexpensive alternative to take out. BudgetBytes.com

Lime Shrimp Dragon Noodles

$4.97 recipe / $2.49 serving

Vegetarian Pasta Recipes

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Bruschetta Pasta

$5.30 recipe / $0.88 serving

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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

Pasta Sauces

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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Homemade Alfredo Sauce

$2.67 RECIPE / $0.67 SERVING

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Bolognese

$10.28 recipe / $1.29 serving

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Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

$4.40 recipe / $0.63 per cup

Baked Pasta Ideas

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Classic Baked Ziti

$12.16 recipe / $1.52 serving

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Baked Spaghetti

$8.95 recipe / $1.49 serving

A golden brown chicken alfredo bake in a round, white enamel casserole dish on a wooden background surrounded by a yellow and gray striped dish towel in the bottom left, a wooden cutting board with shaved Parmesan cheese in the top left corner, a clove of garlic, sprigs of parsley, and small wooden bowl of breadcrumbs in the top right corner, and a small wooden bowl of uncooked pasta in the bottom right corner. The right side of the casserole has been stirred with a large wooden spoon that's resting in the dish.

Chicken Alfredo Bake

$12.80 RECIPE / $2.13 SERVING

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Baked Mac and Cheese

$6.16 recipe / $1.03 serving

Newest Pasta Recipes

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Bruschetta Pasta

$5.30 recipe / $0.88 serving

Bruschetta pasta is super light and fresh, featuring ripe tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a quick and easy balsamic vinaigrette.

Tuna Pasta Salad

$4.83 recipe / $0.81 serving

This classic tuna pasta salad is the perfect dish for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make, cool, creamy, and perfect for a crowd.

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BLT Pasta Salad

$7.39 recipe / $0.92 serving

This BLT pasta salad recipe is the perfect summer meal! It's easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for a potluck or picnic.

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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.

A golden brown chicken alfredo bake in a round, white enamel casserole dish on a wooden background surrounded by a yellow and gray striped dish towel in the bottom left, a wooden cutting board with shaved Parmesan cheese in the top left corner, a clove of garlic, sprigs of parsley, and small wooden bowl of breadcrumbs in the top right corner, and a small wooden bowl of uncooked pasta in the bottom right corner. The right side of the casserole has been stirred with a large wooden spoon that's resting in the dish.

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!