Much like the quick one-pot pasta recipes we talked about a while back, these simple pasta recipes under 30 minutes will save you a lot of time and effort! They’re perfect for busy days or if you’re just not in the mood to spends hours in the kitchen - because we all have one of those days. Either way, enjoy these delicious options we’ve selected for you!

“Life is too short not to have pasta, steak, and butter.” - Iman

Cherry Tomato Sauce

Cherry tomate sauce is super easy and delicious!
Cherry tomate sauce is super easy and delicious! Image source: Serious Eats

A cherry tomato sauce is incredible when combined with pasta - and cherry tomatoes are perfect since they cook a bit faster than regular ones. If you came looking for easy pasta sauce recipes, you need to try this one for sure!

Copycat Pesto Cavatappi

An unbelievable 15 minutes pasta recipe!
An unbelievable 15 minutes pasta recipe! Image source: Better Homes & Gardens

This recipe actually takes only 15 minutes to make (yes, 15 minutes!) and it’s super delicious!

To make it, you’ll need:

  • Cavatappi pasta
  • Olive oil
  • Tomato
  • White wine
  • Heavy cream
  • Pesto (homemade or store-bought)
  • Parmesan cheese

A nice combination of ingredients to make a special recipe that’s really just this simple!

Sausage, Kale, and Mustard

This unique pasta recipe will be an awesome dinner!
This unique pasta recipe will be an awesome dinner! Image source: olive

Mustard is one key ingredient in this recipe, and it’s incredible! The flavor it adds to the pasta is one you need to try (I’d definitely recommend adding it to your bucket list!). It’s a nice dinner to make when a friend comes by to catch up on the news - this way you can enjoy most of the time talking and not waste any time cooking.

Broccoli + Veggies

Veggies are healthy and an amazing addition of flavors!
Veggies are healthy and an amazing addition of flavors! Image source: Taste of Home

Here’s a pasta filled with veggies for a healthier option! It’s also very easy to make - you just need to cook the linguine in one pot while the veggies cook in another one - here are the directions so you get it done properly. This recipe serves about four people, so not only is it easy, it also yields a lot.

Bacon + Corn

This is the time to try the banco and corn combo!
This is the time to try the banco and corn combo! Image source: Taste of Home

Have you ever tried any recipe that combines corn and bacon? If yes, then you must understand how this is a delicious combo. If not, then it’s time to give it a try and discover this magical world of deliciousness - and this recipe is perfect for that purpose!

Vegan Mac & Cheese

The most impressive version of a vegan mac & cheese!
The most impressive version of a vegan mac & cheese! Image source: All Recipes

If you’re a vegan or have any vegan friends, this recipe is the one to make! It’s the vegan equivalent to mac & cheese and it’s simply amazing! So easy to put together, and I’m telling you: you’ll be surprised on how this mac & cheese that actually has no cheese is so yummy!

Beets Pasta (Gluten Free)

Different and delicious is the way to describe this pasta!
Different and delicious is the way to describe this pasta! Image source: Heather Christo

These years more and more people are finding out that they can’t eat gluten, and well, if you’re already used to eating all the delicious things that have gluten - like all the pasta recipes above - it might get a bit hard to follow the restriction.

However:

Given the growth of this restriction, there are now so many recipes that are the perfect substitution for anything you want! This pasta with beets pesto is just one of the many examples we could give!

Cauliflower Alfredo + Bacon (Gluten and Dairy Free)

A delicious gluten and dairy free recipe!
A delicious gluten and dairy free recipe! Image source: Heather Christo

In addition to being gluten-free, many people also need to follow a dairy-free diet. For those cases, we have recipes such as this cauliflower alfredo fettuccine with bacon that is simply incredible! Even people who can eat it all should give this a try!

Which recipe are you going to try? Let us know your favorites in the comments below and find more awesome recipes (and even some cooking hacks to make life easier) you can make at home on our Food & Recipes page!

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