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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Popular Pasta Recipes

Quick and Simple Pasta Recipes

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Homemade Mac and Cheese

$3.51 recipe / $0.88 serving
4.58 from 103 votes
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Quick Veggie Pasta

$3.61 recipe / $0.90 serving
5 from 2 votes
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Beef Stroganoff

$5.54 recipe / $1.39 serving
4.63 from 248 votes
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Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles

$0.83 recipe
4.88 from 113 votes

Chicken Pasta Recipes

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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

$7.57 recipe / $1.89 serving
4.77 from 21 votes
Close up of One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta in the skillet with a wooden spoon.

One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

$11.77 recipe / $2.94 serving
4.84 from 254 votes
Overhead view of a shallow bowl full of Spicy Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage and Kale

Spicy Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage and Kale

$7.74 recipe / $1.94 serving
4.91 from 30 votes
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Chicken Spaghetti

$13.36 recipe / $2.23 serving
4.81 from 71 votes

Popular Noodle Recipes

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Dan Dan Noodles

$8.86 Recipe / $2.22 Serving
4.82 from 33 votes
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Garlic Noodles

$2.34 recipe / $0.59 serving
4.78 from 122 votes
Sweet, salty, rich, and crunchy, these Pork and Peanut Dragon Noodles hit all the bases. It’s fast, easy comfort food for busy nights! BudgetBytes.com

Pork and Peanut Dragon Noodles

$3.75 recipe / $1.25 serving
4.79 from 232 votes
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Spicy Sriracha Noodles

$2.50 recipe / $1.25 serving
4.87 from 352 votes

Have You Tried Orzo?

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Tuscan Orzo

$7.46 recipe / $1.86 serving
4.93 from 40 votes
A quick homemade balsamic vinaigrette makes this simple Spinach and Orzo Salad extra special. Serve as a light lunch or a side with dinner. BudgetBytes.com

Spinach Orzo Salad

$8.27 recipe / $2.06 serving
4.79 from 28 votes
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Greek Chicken and Orzo

$13.48 recipe / $3.37 serving
5 from 16 votes
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Garlic Shrimp and Orzo Skillet

$10.84 recipe / $2.71 serving
5 from 9 votes

Best Penne Pasta Recipes

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Pasta Primavera

$7.10 recipe / $1.77 serving
4.93 from 13 votes
Creamy and rich, yet never heavy, this Lighter Spinach Alfredo Pasta is an easy and satisfying comfort food. BudgetBytes.com

Spinach Alfredo Pasta

$5.67 recipe / $1.14 serving
4.38 from 50 votes
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
4.82 from 60 votes
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
4.84 from 25 votes

Cold Pasta Salads

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Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

$10.21 recipe / $1.02 serving
4.71 from 44 votes
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Broccoli Pasta Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

$4.67 recipe / $1.17 serving
4.72 from 25 votes
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Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

$8.59 recipe / $1.43 serving
4.94 from 33 votes
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Cold Peanut Noodle Salad

$4.06 recipe / $1.02 serving
4.84 from 122 votes

Shrimp and Pasta

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Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

$10.56 recipe / $2.64 serving
5 from 10 votes
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Pesto Shrimp Pasta

$9.22 recipe / $2.30 serving
4.80 from 15 votes
Blackened Shrimp Pasta - A 30 minute Pasta Dinner with Fresh Shrimp, Homemade Blackening Seasoning, Tomatoes, and Fresh Herbs. - BudgetBytes.com

Blackened Shrimp Pasta

$8.07 recipe / $2.01 serving
4.44 from 71 votes
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
4.61 from 103 votes

Vegetarian Pasta Recipes

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Bruschetta Pasta

$4.56 recipe / $0.76 serving
4 from 9 votes
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Tuscan Orzo

$7.46 recipe / $1.86 serving
4.93 from 40 votes
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Cacio e Pepe

$3.03 recipe / $0.75 serving
4.50 from 18 votes
A shallow bowl full of Spinach and Artichoke One Pot Pasta with spinach and feta on the sides.

One Pot Spinach and Artichoke Pasta

$9.07 recipe / $1.62 serving
4.04 from 127 votes

Pasta Sauces

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The Best Weeknight Pasta Sauce

$5.62 recipe / $0.94 serving
4.64 from 47 votes
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Traditional Fettuccine Alfredo

$3.73 recipe / $0.46 serving
4.42 from 12 votes
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Bolognese

$9.66 recipe / $1.20 serving
4.67 from 12 votes
Pasta sauce in a slow cooker garnished with parsley

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

$4.40 recipe / $0.63 per cup
4.90 from 64 votes

Baked Pasta Ideas

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Baked Ziti

$16.84 recipe / $2.10 serving
4.81 from 67 votes
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Baked Spaghetti

$8.95 recipe / $1.49 serving
4.78 from 45 votes
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
4.55 from 24 votes
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Baked Mac and Cheese

$5.13 recipe / $0.85 serving
4.86 from 14 votes

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