Pasta is the ultimate staple for a fast and easy meal. And even if your pantry and fridge are nearly empty, there's a good chance you have the ingredients on hand for these speedy pasta dishes, because they all have between three and seven ingredients (besides salt and pepper, of course). From parmesan garlic spaghetti to the easiest tomato sauce you'll ever make, these will become your go-to recipes when you need a carb fix ASAP.
Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti
Here's what you'll need:
- Butter
- Garlic
- Parmesan cheese
- Parsley
Get the recipe: parmesan garlic spaghetti [1]
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino
Here's what you'll need:
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Red pepper flakes
Get the recipe: spaghetti aglio, olio, e peperoncino [2]
Easy Carbonara
Here's what you'll need:
- Pancetta or bacon
- Eggs
- Parmesan
Get the recipe: Gwyneth Paltrow's carbonara [3]
Pasta With Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes
Here's what you'll need:
- Cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Breadcrumbs
- Garlic
- Pesto
- Parmesan
- Basil
Get the recipe: pasta with pesto and roasted tomatoes [4]
Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Pasta
Here's what you'll need:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Parmesan cheese
Get the recipe: roasted garlic and parmesan pasta [5]
Lemony Arugula Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
Here's what you'll need:
- Olive oil
- Pancetta
- Garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Lemons
- Parmesan
- Arugula
Get the recipe: lemony arugula spaghetti cacio e pepe [6]
Linguine With Kale and Chickpeas
Here's what you'll need:
- Kale
- Garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Olive oil
- Chickpeas
- Pecorino
Get the recipe: linguine with kale and chickpeas [7]
Lemon Spaghetti
Here's what you'll need:
- Parmesan
- Lemons
- Olive oil
- Basil
Get the recipe: lemon spaghetti [8]
Vegetarian Carbonara
Here's what you'll need:
- Eggs
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Parsley
Get the recipe: vegetarian carbonara [9]
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Here's what you'll need:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Parsley
Get the recipe: spaghetti aglio e olio [10]
Spaghetti Cooked in Red Wine
Here's what you'll need:
- Red wine
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Parsley
- Walnuts
- Parmesan cheese
Get the recipe: spaghetti cooked in red wine [11]
Summer Amatriciana Pasta
Here's what you'll need:
- Olive oil
- Pancetta
- Garlic
- Tomatoes
- Basil
- Pecorino
Get the recipe: Summer amatriciana pasta [12]
Penne With Spicy Tomato Sauce and Pancetta
Here's what you'll need:
- Olive oil
- Pancetta
- Garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Canned tomatoes
- Dried oregano
- Sugar
- Parmesan cheese
Get the recipe: penne with spicy tomato sauce and pancetta [13]
Pasta Carbonara With Leeks and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Here's what you'll need:
- Bacon
- Leeks
- Eggs
- Parsley
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Parmesan cheese
Get the recipe: pasta carbonara with leeks and sun-dried tomatoes [14]
Margherita Pizza Pasta
Here's what you'll need:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Anchovy paste
- Cherry tomatoes
- Basil
- Mozzarella cheese
Get the recipe: margherita pizza pasta [15]
Easy Tomato Sauce
Here's what you'll need:
- Canned tomatoes
- Butter
- Onion
Get the recipe: easy tomato sauce [16]
Garlicky Arugula Pasta
Here's what you'll need:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Fish sauce
- Arugula
Get the recipe: garlicky arugula pasta [17]
Carbonara With Spinach
Here's what you'll need:
- Bacon
- Spinach
- Garlic
- Egg
- Parsley
- Parmesan
Get the recipe: carbonara with spinach [18]
Angel Hair Pasta With Chicken and Artichokes
Here's what you'll need:
- Chicken broth
- Flour
- Chicken
- Olive oil
- Canned artichokes
- Capers
- Butter
Get the recipe: angel hair pasta with chicken and artichokes [19]
Pasta With Fava Greens
Here's what you'll need:
- Fava greens
- Olive oil
- Parmesan
Get the recipe: pasta with fava greens [20]