10 Great Pasta Dishes

These 10 great pasta dishes are some of my most favorite pasta recipes. They range from quick and easy to slow cooked all-day dishes. They’re perfect for both family dinners as well as entertaining guests.

I just love pasta! I think I could eat pasta everyday and not get tired of it. It’s such a great go-to when you don’t have a lot of time to prepare dinner and it’s such a crowd pleaser.

I mean, who doesn’t love pasta? Whether it’s classic spaghetti and meatballs or a pasta casserole, it’s great comfort food that’s sure to make people happy.

So, to give you some inspiration for your next pasta meal, I’ve compiled a list of some of my very favorite pasta dishes. Some are really quick and easy, some are great make-ahead meals and some take a little bit of time.

All are absolutely delicious! I’m starting the list out with homemade pasta, which takes a little bit of time to make, but will take a great pasta dish and put it over the top.

Now, go enjoy these 10 great pasta dishes!

1. Homemade Pasta

Making your own pasta can be very rewarding. It’s not terribly time-consuming and you can produce noodles with a texture and depth of flavor that store-bought versions simply cannot replicate. The process requires no specialized equipment and no advanced technique — only attention, patience, and a willingness to work the dough until it comes together. 

2. Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta

You can easily switch this between a delicious weeknight meal and a simple summer pasta salad. Two recipes in one! And, either way, you end up with tender pasta, fresh flavor from the basil pesto and tender, grilled chicken.

3. Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

This classic spaghetti and meatballs recipe is a great meal to serve for weekend entertaining. You can get this simmering on the stove well before your guests arrive. Once they arrive – and smell the wonderful aroma coming from your kitchen – all you need to do is cook pasta and you’re ready to put a delicious meal on the table.

Serve this dish with a Field Greens Salad and these easy Parmesan Puffs, or a loaf of crusty bread and you have a complete meal.

4. Chicken Piccata Pasta Toss

Chicken piccata has always been one of those restaurant-menu classics that feels far more complicated than it actually is, and this pasta version takes everything wonderful about the dish — bright lemon, briny capers, tender chicken — and turns it into an easy weeknight dinner. 

5. Fettuccine Bolognese

Looking for an easy, comforting fettuccine Bolognese recipe that the whole family will love? This homemade pasta dinner combines tender fettuccine noodles with a rich, flavorful Bolognese sauce made with ground beef and pork, tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, and Italian herbs.

Simmered until thick and delicious, this easy Bolognese sauce creates the perfect hearty topping for your pasta. Whether you’re making a cozy weeknight meal or an impressive Sunday dinner, this classic fettuccine Bolognese is a delicious recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

6. Three Cheese Italian Sausage Pasta Bake

If you’re looking for an easy, cheesy dinner that’s packed with Italian flavor, this Three Cheese Italian Sausage Bake is the perfect recipe. Made with savory Italian sausage, tender pasta, and three delicious cheeses, this hearty Italian sausage casserole comes together with simple ingredients and bakes until bubbly, golden, and perfectly melty. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that’s comforting, family-friendly, and perfect for busy nights when you’re craving a delicious cheesy pasta bake.

7. One Pot Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Looking for an easy pasta dinner that’s ready in one pot? This One Pot Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a quick and flavorful meal made with tender shrimp, pasta, garlic, and lemon.

Everything cooks together in one pot, making this recipe perfect for busy weeknights when you want a delicious homemade dinner without a pile of dishes. With bright lemon flavor, plenty of garlic, and juicy shrimp in every bite, this simple shrimp scampi pasta recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

8. 5 Ingredient Easiest Ever Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce

It’s a simple sauce, using simple ingredients, requiring very little prep time and cooks up in about 20 minutes. It’s perfect for those busy weeknights when time is at a premium. And, the depth of flavor is amazing for such a simple recipe.

9. How to Make a Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

I know some of you may be skeptical, but there is no reason to be! I guarantee that if this skinny fettuccine alfredo is on the dinner table, it will be a big hit. It has all the creamy flavor of a traditional alfredo but with a more healthy alfredo sauce.

10. Easy Traditional Lasagna

Looking for an easy traditional lasagna recipe that’s rich, comforting, and full of classic Italian flavor? This homemade lasagna features layers of tender pasta, savory ground beef, flavorful marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and plenty of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. With hearty layers and gooey, golden cheese in every bite, this easy homemade lasagna is a comforting favorite everyone will love.

Enjoy!