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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

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! (pictured: Best Weeknight Pasta Sauce)

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Cheesy Vegetarian Chili Mac - BudgetBytes.com

Cheesy Vegetarian Chili Mac

$8.90 recipe / $1.11 serving
20 Minute Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta - BudgetBytes.com

20 Minute Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta

$5.17 recipe / $1.29 serving
Cheesy Gnocchi Skillet - BudgetBytes.com

Cheesy Gnocchi Skillet

$6.68 recipe / $1.67 serving
Spaghetti with Vegetable and Meat Sauce - BudgetBytes.com

Spaghetti with Vegetable and Meat Sauce

$7.61 recipe / $1.90 serving
One Pot Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta - BudgetBytes.com

One Pot Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

$2.86 recipe / $0.72 serving
Pasta Salad with Sausage and Arugula - BudgetBytes.com

Pasta Salad with Sausage and Arugula

$10.32 recipe / $1.72 serving
Vibrant green parsley pesto pasta pairs perfectly with sweet blistered cherry tomatoes and a the creamy yolk of a fried egg. Take your pasta up a notch. BudgetBytes.com

Parsley Pesto Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes

$10.20 recipe / $2.03 serving
Simmered Skillet Meatballs and Marinara

Skillet Meatballs and Marinara

$7.98 recipe / $1.33 serving
This insanely simple dinner "cheat" is ready in minutes and will keep you full for hours. Bowties and Broccoli is my go-to lazy weeknight dinner. BudgetBytes.com

Bowties and Broccoli

$3.50 recipe / $0.58 serving
Lemon Pepper Chicken with Orzo - BudgetBytes.com

Lemon Pepper Chicken with Orzo

$5.34 recipe / $1.34 serving
Garden Vegetable Lasagna Roll Ups - BudgetBytes.com

Garden Vegetable Lasagna Roll Ups

$11.70 recipe / $1.95 serving
Zucchini Sausage Ravioli - BudgetBytes.com

Zucchini Sausage Ravioli

$11.32 recipe / $2.83 serving
One Pot Roasted Red Pepper Pasta - BudgetBytes.com

One Pot Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

$7.54 recipe / $1.26 serving
Three Pepper Pasta - BudgetBytes.com

Three Pepper Pasta with Crispy Pepperoni

$8.41 recipe / $1.40 serving
Easy Spinach Ricotta Pasta - BudgetBytes.com

Easy Spinach Ricotta Pasta

$3.16 recipe / $0.79 serving
Parmesan & Pepper Kale Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal. Just a few ingredients transform boring pasta into a fancy meal. BudgetBytes.com

Parmesan & Pepper Kale Pasta

$5.93 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

Pastalaya

$7.51 recipe / $1.25 serving
Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

$2.20 recipe / $1.10 serving
Creamy Tortellini with Vegetables - BudgetBytes.com

Creamy Tortellini with Vegetables

$8.35 recipe / $1.39 serving
This super simple and flavorful Parmesan Portobello Orzo will become your next go-to side dish. Ready in 30 minutes, it pairs with chicken, beef, or pork. BudgetBytes.com

Parmesan Portobello Orzo

$5.22 recipe / $0.87 serving
Roasted Vegetable Baked Ziti - BudgetBytes.com

Roasted Vegetable Baked Ziti

$11.93 recipe / $1.99 serving
Bacon and Spinach Pasta with Parmesan is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that only requires a few ingredients. BudgetBytes.com

Bacon and Spinach Pasta with Parmesan

$5.23 recipe / $1.31 serving
Vegetable Stir Fry with Noodles - BudgetBytes.com

SNAP Challenge: Vegetable Stir Fry with Noodles

$4.46 recipe / $0.74 serving
This super easy and satisfying, "sweep the kitchen" Penne Pasta with Sausage and Greens is an entire meal in one pot. Cook once, eat all week.

SNAP Challenge: Penne Pasta with Sausage and Greens

$9.23 recipe / $1.32 serving
One Pot Chili Pasta is fast, easy, full of good-for-you beans and vegetables, and just enough cheese to feel like comfort food. BudgetBytes.com

SNAP Challenge: One Pot Chili Pasta

$9.71 recipe / $1.08 serving
Creamy Vegetarian Enchilada Pasta - BudgetBytes.com

Creamy Vegetarian Enchilada Pasta

$6.68 recipe / $1.67 serving
One Pot Sausage Mushroom Pasta

One Pot Sausage & Mushroom Pasta

$9.23 recipe / $1.15 serving
Vegetable Alfredo Pasta Bake

Vegetable Alfredo Pasta Bake

$9.09 recipe / $1.13 serving
Pasta with Eggplant Sauce

Pasta with Eggplant Sauce

$6.27 recipe / $1.05 serving
This super easy One Pot Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff is a delicious and comforting weeknight dinner. BudgetBytes.com

One Pot Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff

$7.20 recipe / $1.80 serving
Chicken Arrabbiata - Budget Bytes

Chicken Arrabbiata

$7.82 recipe / $1.30 serving
Artichoke Chicken Skillet - Budget Bytes

Artichoke Chicken Skillet

$9.84 recipe / $1.64 serving
Creamy Pesto Pasta with Chicken & Broccoli

Creamy Pesto Pasta with Chicken & Broccoli

$5.01 recipe / $1.25 serving
Mushroom Artichoke Wonderpot

Spinach and Artichoke Wonderpot

$8.05 recipe / $1.34 serving
When you're in a hurry, this Garlic Parmesan Kale Pasta is a filling and flavorful meal. Few ingredients, BIG flavor. BudgetBytes.com

Garlic Parmesan Kale Pasta

$3.37 recipe / $0.84 serving
Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

$7.25 recipe / $1.21 serving
Beef Taco Pasta

Beef Taco Pasta

$10.33 recipe / $1.72 serving
Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta is a fast an easy answer to dinner - BudgetBytes.com

Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

$3.72 recipe / $0.93 serving
Spicy Shrimp & Tomato Pasta

Spicy Shrimp Tomato Pasta

$6.24 recipe / $1.56 serving
Sausage & Pepper Pasta

Sausage & Pepper Pasta

$10.75 recipe / $1.34 serving
Teriyaki Noodle Bowl

Teriyaki Noodle Bowls

$6.41 recipe / $1.60 serving
Lemony Cucumber Couscous Salad is a light, fresh, and vibrant pasta salad perfect for any summer meal. BudgetBytes.com

Lemony Cucumber Couscous Salad

$5.37 recipe / $0.90 serving
Italian Wonderpot Ingredients

Italian Wonderpot (One Pot Pasta)

$6.24 recipe / $1.04 serving
Carrot & Orzo Salad

Carrot & Orzo Salad

$4.07 recipe / $1.02 serving
Easy Portabella Pasta

Simple Portobella Pasta

$4.94 recipe / $1.24 serving
Zesty Tomato Artichoke Pasta

Zesty Tomato & Artichoke Pasta

$5.14 recipe / $1.29 serving
Creamy Sausage & Pasta

Creamy Spinach and Sausage Pasta

$5.91 recipe / $1.48 serving
Jalapeno Popper Mac & Cheese

Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese

$6.98 recipe / $1.16 serving

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