Unicorns in the Kitchen

Easy family approved recipes from our Kitchen to yours. Persian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean recipes made easy with fresh ingredients and step-by-step instructions.

menu icon
search icon
Ă—

Our Best Pasta Recipes

Published: by · This post may contain affiliate links .

Jump to Recipe

Looking for simple and delicious pasta recipes? You're in the right place. Check out our collection of easy pasta recipes made with delicious real ingredients. We've got vegetarian pasta recipes as well as indulgent ones that'll make you come back for seconds.

Looking for simple and delicious pasta recipes? You're in the right place. Check out our collection of easy pasta recipe made with real ingredients. We've got vegetarian pasta recipes as well as indulgent ones that'll make you come back for seconds.
Table Of Contents:

Best Pasta Recipes

Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe

Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe
Ready in 20 minutes, this creamy basil pesto pasta recipe is perfect for any occasion. You only need a few ingredients to make this easy pasta recipe.
Check out this recipe
Pesto pasta recipe
overhead shot of pasta with pesto.

Cherry Tomato Pasta

Cherry Tomato Pasta
This cherry tomato pasta recipe takes 20 minutes from start to finish. With the addition of tomato paste and shallots, this pasta is absolutely delicious!
Check out this recipe
Cherry tomato pasta on a white plate.
Cherry tomato pasta on a white plate.

Creamy Spinach Pesto Pasta

Creamy Spinach Pesto Pasta
This spinach pesto pasta is creamy and rich, plus it's loaded with vegetables. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, this vegetarian pasta is both healthy and delicious.
Check out this recipe
This spinach pesto pasta is creamy and rich, plus it's loaded with vegetables. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, this vegetarian pasta is both healthy and delicious.

One Pan Jambalaya Pasta

One Pan Jambalaya Pasta
Have a warm bowl of One Pan Jambalaya Pasta any day of the year - this dish is full of flavors and takes less than an hour to come together. Perfect comfort food!
Check out this recipe
Have a warm bowl of One Pan Jambalaya Pasta any day of the year - this dish is full of flavors and takes less than an hour to come together. Perfect comfort food!

Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad

Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad
This easy shrimp pasta salad is packed with so much flavor. Learn how to make the best shrimp macaroni salad that will rock your parties and potlucks.
Check out this recipe
This easy shrimp pasta salad is packed with so much flavor. Learn how to make the best shrimp macaroni salad that will rock your parties and potlucks.

Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad
This caprese pasta salad only needs a few ingredients, yet is super tasty. Made with fresh mozzarella cheese and juicy tomatoes, this pasta salad is an ideal side dish.
Check out this recipe
This caprese pasta salad only needs a few ingredients, yet is super tasty. Made with fresh mozzarella cheese and juicy tomatoes, this pasta salad is an ideal side dish.

Italian Sausage Pasta in Instant Pot

Italian Sausage Pasta in Instant Pot
Italian sausage pasta made in instant pot is an easy quick dinner that the whole family will love. This one pot sausage pasta is the perfect dish for busy weeknights! 
Check out this recipe
Italian sausage pasta made in instant pot is an easy quick dinner that the whole family will love. This one pot sausage pasta is the perfect dish for busy weeknights!

Tortellini Pasta Salad Mediterranean Style

Tortellini Pasta Salad Mediterranean Style
Ready in 30 minutes, this tortellini pasta salad with a Mediterranean twist is the perfect side dish for any potluck or a quick lunch.
Check out this recipe
Ready in 30 minutes, this tortellini pasta salad with a Mediterranean twist is the perfect side dish for any potluck or a quick lunch.

Roasted Vegetable Pasta

Roasted Vegetable Pasta
Roasted vegetable pasta is a delicious weeknight meal that's bursting with amazing flavors. This vegetarian pasta recipe is easy, quick and perfect for a family meal. 
Check out this recipe
Roasted vegetable pasta is a delicious weeknight meal that's bursting with amazing flavors. This vegetarian pasta recipe is easy, quick and perfect for a family meal.

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Ready in 20 minutes, spaghetti aglio e olio is a classic Italian pasta dish that only requires a few ingredients. It's one of those inexpensive weeknight meals that proves that simple can be delicious!
Check out this recipe
Spaghetti aglio e olio
Ready in 20 minutes, spaghetti aglio e olio is a classic Italian pasta dish that only requires a few ingredients. It's one of those inexpensive weeknight meals that proves that simple can be delicious!

Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe

Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe
Creamy lemon ricotta pasta is a delicious and easy dish ready in 20 minutes. Fresh lemon and rich ricotta make this pasta extra special.
Check out this recipe
lemon ricotta pasta
Creamy lemon ricotta pasta is a delicious and easy dish ready in 20 minutes. Fresh lemon and rich ricotta make this pasta extra special.

Easy Greek Pastitsio Recipe

Easy Greek Pastitsio Recipe
Pastitsio is a Greek pasta bake that's bursting with flavor. Layers of pasta, meat sauce and bechamel sauce makes this dish so unique and delicious.
Check out this recipe
Pastitsio is a Greek pasta bake that's bursting with flavor. Layers of pasta, meat sauce and bechamel sauce makes this dish so unique and delicious.

Easy Vegetable Lasagna Recipe

Easy vegetable Lasagna Recipe
Here's an easy vegetable lasagna recipe that can be enjoyed any day of the week. This vegetarian lasagna is cheesy, packed with veggies and absolutely delicious!
Check out this recipe
Here's an easy vegetable lasagna recipe that can be enjoyed any day of the week. This vegetarian lasagna is cheesy, packed with veggies and absolutely delicious!

Easy Spicy Shrimp Marinara Linguine

Easy Spicy Shrimp Marinara Linguine
This Easy Spicy Shrimp Marinara Linguine will be on your table in less than 45 minutes and it tastes amazing! With the right amount of spiciness, this pasta will become everyone’s favorite! 
Check out this recipe
This Easy Spicy Shrimp Marinara Linguine will be on your table in less than 45 minutes and it tastes amazing! With the right amount of spiciness, this pasta will become everyone's favorite!
This Easy Spicy Shrimp Marinara Linguine will be on your table in less than 45 minutes and it tastes amazing! With the right amount of spiciness, this pasta will become everyone’s favorite!

One Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta

One Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta
A healthier version of an all-time favorite, this One Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta is great for weeknight dinners and is ready in less than 40 minutes!
Check out this recipe
chicken parmesan pasta.
A healthier version of an all-time favorite, this One Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta is great for weeknight dinners and is ready in less than 40 minutes!

Cheesy Lazy One Pot Lasagna

Cheesy Lazy One Pot Lasagna
This cheesy lazy lasagna is the answer to "What should I make tonight?". It's made with ingredients that are already at hand plus a shortcut!
Check out this recipe
This cheesy lazy one pot lasagna is the answer to "What should I make tonight?". It's made with ingredients that are already at hand plus a shortcut!
This cheesy lazy lasagna is the answer to "What should I make tonight?". It's made with ingredients that are already at hand plus a shortcut!

Serving Suggestions

You can serve pasta with a variety of side dishes. Some of our favorites are caprese salad, Mediterranean salad and burrata with peach and tomatoes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of pasta should I use?

You should choose the pasta according to the recipe you're making. For example, if it's a saucy recipe, rigatoni works well and for simpler recipes, spaghetti works great.

How long does cooked pasta keep?

It's best to store the pasta in an airtight container. You can refrigerate it for up to 3 days.

What's the best way to reheat pasta?

Place the pasta in a pan or a saucepan. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water and cover with a lid.

More Recipe Collections

Did you make this recipe? I'd love to hear about it! Please comment and leave a 5-star🌟 rating below. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest or subscribe to our newsletter to get a free e-Cookbook!

Step-by-Step Recipe

Pasta recipes

Best Pasta Recipes

Shadi HasanzadeNemati
Looking for simple and delicious pasta recipes? You're in the right place. Check out our collection of easy pasta recipe made with real ingredients. We've got vegetarian pasta recipes as well as indulgent ones that'll make you come back for seconds.
5 from 4 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Check out each recipe for complete list of ingredients

Instructions
 

  • Check out each recipe for step-by-step instructions.
  • Many pasta dishes are ready in less than 30 minutes.
  • Always save 1 cup of the pasta water and add it to the sauce if needed to make it silkier and smoother.
  • Leftovers: Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal
Did you make this recipe? Let us know how it was by leaving a comment and a 5-star review!

More Recipe Collections

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Anjali

    5 stars
    These recipes all look so good I don't know which one to try first! It might have to be the Tortellini Pasta Salad Mediterranean Style -- that looks delicious and perfect for summer!

    Reply

  2. Alison Saalbach Corey

    5 stars
    I love how this recipe puts a unique twist on a classic dish. It's creative and delicious. This dish is a crowd-pleaser. It's sure to impress both family and friends.

    Reply

  3. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

    5 stars
    We eat pasta at least once a week and seem to be in a rut so this post is perfect. I've got the Parmesan Chicken pasta for tomorrow and a few more lined up too.

    Reply

  4. Tavo

    5 stars
    Your compilation provides an array of diverse yet comforting pasta dishes that cater to various taste buds. Every recipe seems well-researched, meticulously tested, and described with such passion. The accompanying photos are so tantalizing they virtually leap off the screen. Yumm1

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating