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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Extra Cheesy 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

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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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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Extra Cheesy Homemade Mac and Cheese

$4.19 recipe / $1.05 serving

One pot veggie pasta in a bowl with a fork

One Pot Veggie Pasta

$7.99 recipe / $2.00

Newest Pasta Recipes

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Creamy Tortellini Soup

$10.69 recipe / $1.34 serving

This Creamy Tortellini Soup features a rich tomato broth, hearty cheese tortellini, a medley of vegetables and tons of comfort in one bowl!

A white serving bowl of pasta e fagioli soup topped with bacon, parsley and parmesan cheese, and surrounded by torn bread, uncooked pasta, a black serving spoon, italian parsley and a decorative blue and white dish cloth.

Pasta e Fagioli

$6.71 RECIPE / $1.12 SERVING

Pasta e Fagioli is a classic, budget-friendly Italian soup that combines beans, pasta, vegetables, and a flavorful tomato-based broth.

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Cacio e Pepe

$3.20 recipe / $0.80 serving

Cacio e Pepe is a mouthwatering pasta dish that uses four ingredients, comes together in twenty minutes, and feeds your entire household.

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Easy Homemade Lasagna

$14.96 recipe / $1.66 serving

This easy homemade lasagna recipe has layers of homemade meat sauce, tender lasagna noodles, and a rich combination of melty cheeses!

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Baked Spaghetti

$8.95 recipe / $1.49 serving

Baked spaghetti is a warm and comforting pasta casserole. As the pasta bakes, flavor infuses into the spaghetti, making it even more flavorful.

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Cheesy Sausage Pasta

$7.07 recipe / $1.77 serving

Cheesy Sausage Pasta is a quick and easy meal for quick weeknight dinners. Everything cooks in one pot for fast prep and minimum clean-up!

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One Pot Lemon Pepper Chicken with Orzo

$7.54 recipe / $1.89 serving

Lemon Pepper Chicken with Orzo is a zesty one-pot meal featuring juicy chicken thighs, orzo, feta, and lemon pepper for tons of flavor!

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Chicken Alfredo

$10.62 recipe / $2.66 serving

This Chicken Alfredo features pasta drenched in an ultra-rich and creamy sauce and topped with juicy strips of seared chicken.

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BIG Kale Pasta Salad

$7.88 recipe / $1.31 serving

This Big Kale Pasta Salad is the perfect fast and filling summer lunch, packed with flavors, textures, and colors. Great for meal prep!

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Macaroni Salad

$4.89 recipe / $0.61 serving

Macaroni Salad is an easy and inexpensive classic for potlucks, summer BBQs, or an easy side dish for dinner.

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Lemony Cucumber Couscous Salad

$6.46 recipe / $1.08 serving

Lemony Cucumber Couscous Salad is a light, fresh, and vibrant pasta salad, and the perfect side dish for any summer meal.

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Lemon Ricotta Pasta

$3.52 recipe / $0.88 serving

Lemon Ricotta Pasta is light, fresh, and quick to prepare, making it the perfect pasta for weeknight dinners in the summer.