Simple Pasta Dinner Recipes for the Whole Family
I’ve rounded up some of my favorite Pasta Dinner Recipes for the whole family. No matter if it’s a cheesy baked pasta straight from the oven or a cold pasta salad for a quick lunch, pasta just works for busy families like ours.
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You’ll find sheet pan and cold pasta salad recipes that are simple, tasty, and great for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or even casual weekend meals.
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Sheet Pan Cheesy Lasagna
This Sheet Pan Lasagna is an easy, cheesy, and family-friendly dinner that cooks all on one pan. Ready in 45 minutes, it’s great for weeknight meals or a simple family dinner.
Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese
This creamy baked mac and cheese is rich, cheesy, and topped with a golden, crunchy breadcrumb layer. Great for family dinners or a comforting weeknight meal.
Cheesy Taco Pasta Salad with Catalina Dressing
Easy Taco Pasta Salad made with ground beef, cheese, pasta, and Doritos! A flavorful side dish great for family dinner, parties, potlucks, and game day.
Shrimp Pasta Salad
This easy Shrimp Pasta Salad is creamy, refreshing, and full of flavor—made with tender shrimp, pasta, and a simple homemade dressing. Great for potlucks, lunches, or light dinners.
Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
This easy Orzo Salad combines tender pasta with fresh veggies, salty olives, creamy feta, and a bright lemony dressing. It’s a quick, refreshing dish for lunch, dinner, or a side.
Broccoli Pasta Salad
This Broccoli Pasta Salad is a creamy, crunchy, and colorful side dish made with tender pasta, fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, and a sweet-tangy dressing.
Italian Hoagie Pasta Salad
This Italian Hoagie Pasta Salad is made with pasta, deli meats, cheese, veggies, and a creamy Italian-style dressing.
Cobb Pasta Salad
This Cobb Pasta Salad combines tender bowtie pasta with classic Cobb salad toppings like bacon, blue cheese, eggs, avocado, and tomatoes, all tossed in creamy ranch dressing.
Cold Tortellini Pesto Salad
This Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad is a quick and easy side dish made with cheese tortellini, fresh veggies, and basil pesto. It’s perfect for make-ahead meals.
