We are always on the lookout for quick and delicious recipes to help streamline our meal preparation. I’m not sure about you, but with the kids in the house, feeling the heat and trying to adjust to the impending grocery shortage, Pasta plate It’s always a good idea, and sometimes it’s easy. So we did our due diligence and found some really simple and delicious pasta recipes to kick-start our regular dinner routine.
Don’t get me wrong, I’ll take a bowl mac and cheese any day of the week, but as they say, variety is the spice of life! Today, there are so many great pasta recipes to choose from that are surprisingly delicious without being overly complicated. And this is just something so satisfying to end the day with a filling bowl of pasta, and luckily that’s perfect canvas to honor seasonal, bright products. Few things are as exciting as colorful spring and summer vegetables, and we want to take advantage of them all.
Today we’ve rounded up 20 of our favorite simple noodle recipes — all with less than 10 ingredients. Scroll up and let us know in the comments if you’ve tried these or have other favorite movies to recommend.
Pesto Pasta Primavera
Why we love it: This is the last noodle dish of spring. Judging by the color alone, you will quickly be able to tell that the taste is fresh and bright. Camille makes this recipe at least once a week and everyone on Team CS is there and she will keep it in our starting rotation.
Hero composition: Nothing brings (even more) flavor to your favorite seasonal vegetables than a beautifully garnished lemon zest.
Get the recipe for Pesto Pasta Primavera.
Kale Pesto with whole wheat pasta Bon Appetite
Why we love it: One of our favorites, Joshua McFadden, created this beautiful vibrant green dish using her famous whole-wheat pasta and kale bread. Pesto pasta is always a good idea (see above), and this kale version is both nutritious and delicious.
Hero composition: Powerful and healthy, kale can’t go wrong.
Get the recipe for Kale pesto with whole wheat pasta.
One Pot Summer Spaghetti
Why we love it: A meal couldn’t be easier, couldn’t be better when you want some pasta at home without too much heat in the kitchen. Simply throw everything in the pot and enjoy!
Hero composition: Have inspiration from Martha Stewart recipe goes viralThis recipe makes the most of all the warm weather flavors. But if I had to choose only one main ingredient, it’s the golden kernels that put this dish on top.
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Caramel shiitake risotto from a minimalist baker
Why we love it: The easiest vegan risotto to make with sautéed purple onions and caramelized shiitake mushrooms. Hearty, flavorful and more than that delicious. Risotto counts as adjacent noodles, right? It’s just too good a recipe to ignore!
Hero composition: Mushrooms are the seriously underrated ingredient that gives the meat-like texture to the best of plant-based dishes. Here, shiitake mushrooms are sautéed with shallots until they become the most beautiful (and tastiest) golden brown delicacy.
Get the recipe for Caramel shiitake risotto.
Cashew nuts 30 minutes Alfredo from Minimalist Baker
Why we love it: A vegetarian and Gluten-free, you won’t believe this alfredo sauce is made with cashews instead of cream. Plus, it’s the perfect way to use up those zucchini that are already on their way to the garden near you. Use as your noodle base or add zucchini spirals to your favorite noodle dishes.
Hero composition: And the credit goes to nutritional yeast for helping this sauce reach a level of refreshment in your mind.
Get the recipe for Cashew nuts 30 minutes Alfredo.
Spaghetti with Brown Butter, Whole Lemon and Parmesan from Bon Appetite
Why we love it: This delectable dish is incredibly simple. We love that it makes the most of just a few ingredients you probably already have on hand. And if you’re wary of using a whole lemon, don’t worry. The flavor you get from the peel, pulp and flesh is second to none.
Hero Ingredients: A whole lemon is the perfect foil for brown butter and parmesan cheese. YUM.
Get the recipe for Spaghetti With Brown Butter, Whole Lemon and Parmesan.
Bucatini with spicy tomatoes from EyeSwoon
Why we love it: Tomatoes, fresh peppers, and a fresh lemon… do we need to say more? The odd bucatini shortage (anyone else experiencing them?) may require a pasta substitute, but it’s still a near-perfect dish, regardless.
Hero composition: Nothing beats fragrant, juicy tomatoes bursting with flavor.
Get the recipe for Bucatini with spicy tomatoes.
Pasta Primavera One-Pot With Summer Veggies & Ricotta
Why we love it: I read the words “a pot“And knew right away that I needed to make the food. This one implements the formula called justice. It’s based on the super simple method to get fresh flavors from Italy. Trust me: It can never let you down.
Hero composition: Full-fat Ricotta takes the creaminess of this classic recipe to the next level.
Get the recipe for Pasta Primavera One-Pot With Summer Veggies & Ricotta.
Cheesy Kale Pasta from What’s Gaby Cooking
Why we love it: Turn on your greens — in the tastiest way possible. You won’t even realize how much kale you’re eating with this super tasty and super cheesy noodle dish. This formula is a winner on all counts.
Hero composition: The ingredient responsible for all goodness? While 12 cloves of garlic sounds like a lot, it infuses the kale with a light, sweet, buttery flavor that can’t be beat.
Get the recipe for Cheesy Kale Pasta.
Summer Spaghetti With Tomato, Burrata & Basil
Why we love it: Take a trip to Tuscany, and you’ll walk away with many culinary delights. The most important lesson? The simplest dishes are often the most delicious. This is no exception to the rule. Isn’t it absolutely gorgeous?
Hero composition: Burrata took the cheesecake.
Get the recipe for Summer Spaghetti With Tomato, Burrata & Basil.
Tagliatelle with Spicy Tomatoes, Shrimps and Old Fetuses from Edible Raw
Why we love it: An unexpected riff on Greek dish, Shrimp Saganaki. This recipe is family-friendly but feels (and tastes) like a step up from the spaghetti and marinara sauce many kids crave for repeat.
Hero composition: San Marzano tomatoes are recommended. Make sure you add them to your next shopping list.
Get the recipe for Tagliatelle With Spicy Tomato, Shrimp and Aged Feta.
Mushroom Stroganoff from Evergreen Kitchen
Why we love it: A lighter, vegan spin on the stroganoff leaves you satisfied, too. You can easily make this dairy-free and vegan dish if you want so that people with dietary restrictions can enjoy this beautiful pasta recipe, too.
Hero composition: The egg noodles cook quickly and cook out of ten times, always coming out soft and tender.
Get the recipe for Mushroom Stroganoff.
Lemony Pasta Carbonara With Peas & Zucchini
Why we love it: Spinning a perfect pasta has the power to take you straight to Italy. Well, that’s exactly what this soft, savory, and delicious treat does for Camille every time she makes it. She created this recipe so everyone can enjoy a little taste.
Hero composition: Frozen peas are the best secret weapon of simple pasta recipes.
Get the recipe for Lemony Pasta Carbonara With Peas & Zucchini.
10-ingredient vegan vegan pasta from Rainbow Plant Life
Why we love it: A crowd pleaser for vegetarians and omnivores. This one requires nothing more than a few pantry ingredients. Update this on Wednesday, Saturday, or any night of the week — that’s good (and easy).
Hero composition: I love the savory dish of soy sauce.
Get the recipe for 10 Ingredients Creamy Vegan Pantry Pasta.
Spaghetti with shrimp, asparagus and tomato
Why we love it: “Shrimp Garlicky” is my official favourite. I often find that when pasta recipes include shrimp, the tiny protein-packed shellfish seriously lacks flavor. Here, four cloves of garlic do the trick and make a big punch throughout this dish.
Hero composition: I love the minty scent of basil.
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Carbonara simple word Bon Appetite
Why we love it: Carbonara is having a moment, and like Bon Appetite put it, “It was our dream no-food dinner.” Once you’ve overcome your fear of making scrambled eggs, it’s quick, easy, and one of the best pasta recipes out there.
Hero composition: Let scrambled eggs create a dish with rich colors, highly addictive. I would put pork in second place. It adds a hearty touch to complete this reimagined version of the classic recipe.
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The Simplest Parmesan Zucchini Pasta From Half Baked Harvest
Why we love it: I love simple pasta dishes that make the most of summer’s in-season produce. Half-Baked Harvest has never failed to develop a recipe that leaves us salivating, and this performer is no exception. With a wide range of vegetables packed in each bowl, you’ll be satisfied without feeling heavy.
Hero composition: Finally, the perfect solution to the zucchini leftovers I grow in my garden every summer. The vegetables are caramelized and turned into a smooth, creamy sauce. Genius!
Get the recipe for The simplest Zucchini Parmesan Pasta.
10 Ingredients Lentil Bolognese from Rainbow Plant Life
Why we love it: Just one glance at the ingredient list and this recipe will seem too good to be true. Simple Bolognese, Gluten Free and vegan? Consider us fooled. Although bolognese is my favorite dish, rarely do I find myself with three hours to boil the sauce. This recipe takes just ten minutes to prepare and less than an hour to go from pot to table.
Hero composition: Who knew walnuts could produce such a meaty flavor and texture?
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Garlic Butter Mushroom and Fettuccine Goat Cheese from Half Baked Harvest
Why we love it: Garlic, fresh herbs, mushrooms, and goat cheese… day and night, sorted. This sumptuous dish looks decadent but is super easy to make, which is why it’s one of our favorite simple noodle recipes.
Hero composition: Rich, creamy cheese — and all thanks to the wonderfully aromatic goat cheese.
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Pasta With Sausage and Arugula from Bon Appetite
Why we love it: That presentation alone is already dead Amazing. But take a second (or a moment) to flip through the image of this dish, and you’ll discover a recipe full of complex flavors. Gemelli is my slightly chewy pasta shape. Served with all-you-can-eat sausage and bittersweet arugula, this will become a regular on your weeknight rotation.
Hero composition: Arugula is my favorite green. It has a spicy, bitter taste, and is perfect when served cold in a salad or served hot as in this delicious pasta dish all year round.
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This post was originally published on June 4, 2020, and has since been updated.
