20 Easy Pasta Recipes Anyone Can Make

Updated on 4/16/2018 at 9:30 PM

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

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

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

Easy Carbonara

Here's what you'll need:

Pancetta or bacon
Eggs
Parmesan

Get the recipe: Gwyneth Paltrow's carbonara

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

Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Pasta

Here's what you'll need:

Olive oil
Garlic
Parmesan cheese

Get the recipe: roasted garlic and parmesan pasta

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

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

Lemon Spaghetti

Here's what you'll need:

Parmesan
Lemons
Olive oil
Basil

Get the recipe: lemon spaghetti

Vegetarian Carbonara

Here's what you'll need:

Eggs
Parmesan cheese
Garlic
Olive oil
Parsley

Get the recipe: vegetarian carbonara

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Here's what you'll need:

Olive oil
Garlic
Red pepper flakes
Parsley

Get the recipe: spaghetti aglio e olio

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

Summer Amatriciana Pasta

Here's what you'll need:

Olive oil
Pancetta
Garlic
Tomatoes
Basil
Pecorino

Get the recipe: Summer amatriciana pasta

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

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

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

Easy Tomato Sauce

Here's what you'll need:

Canned tomatoes
Butter
Onion

Get the recipe: easy tomato sauce

Garlicky Arugula Pasta

Here's what you'll need:

Olive oil
Garlic
Red pepper flakes
Fish sauce
Arugula

Get the recipe: garlicky arugula pasta

Carbonara With Spinach

Here's what you'll need:

Bacon
Spinach
Garlic
Egg
Parsley
Parmesan

Get the recipe: carbonara with spinach

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

Pasta With Fava Greens

Here's what you'll need:

Fava greens
Olive oil
Parmesan

Get the recipe: pasta with fava greens