Easy Pasta Recipes
Collection by Women's Weekly Food
From delicious pesto pasta bakes to creamy carbonaras, these easy pasta recipes are perfect for those nights where you don't have time to cook. Fresh pasta salads are an easy lunchbox winner, and with vegan, vegetarian and gluten free pasta recipes no one has to miss out!
Pumpkin, ricotta and spinach cannelloni
A traditionally hearty meal is given a lighter touch, switching out mince for healthy pumpkin, ricotta and spinach. Just serve with a side salad for a delicious pasta dish.
Turkey meatballs with spaghetti
Oven-baked lean turkey meatballs are a healthy alternative to the standard beef recipe and this delicious dish teams them with wholemeal spaghetti for a nutritious and filling family meal.
Chilli chicken balls with pasta
Spice up dinnertime with our chilli chicken meatballs. Simmered in a rich tomato sauce and tossed through soft pasta spirals, it's the perfect budget-friendly midweek dinner idea.
Zucchini and almond gnocchi
Creamy potato gnocchi is here teamed with slices of garlicky zucchini, toasted almonds and crispy bacon for the ultimate combination of flavour, texture and nutrition.
Zucchini spaghetti with seafood
Make the most of delicious, in-season zucchini while it's at its budget best and whip up this healthy 'pasta' dish. Add a dollop of yoghurt and serve with crusty bread for a filling, nutritious meal.
Chicken, spinach and tomato cannelloni
Skip the canned stuff and make the most of delicious, in-season tomatoes while they're at they're budget best! This lighter take on traditional Italian baked pasta dishes is sure to let them shine.
Thrifty Greek pasta
Packed with classic Greek favourites, this quick and tasty pasta is perfect for time-poor families.
Chilli tuna pasta bake
Hearty, warming and packed full of flavour, this tuna pasta bake is cooked with a spicy tomato-chilli sauce and topped with oozy melted cheese to create the ultimate comfort food for a tasty Winter dinner dish.
Potato, spinach and tuna bake
With golden parmesan and a zesty tuna sauce this hearty bake will warm your family on cold winter nights.
Salmon and chive pasta
Whip up this creamy salmon and chive penne pasta dish in no time at all - perfect for a quick weeknight family dinner that is packed full of flavour.
Cheesy tuna pasta bake
This cheesy tuna bake is comfort food at it's finest. Even better? It's made with everyday pantry items and you can have it on the table in just 15 minutes. Friday nights in just got so much tastier...
Salmon and dill fettuccine
Quick, easy and so creamy, this fresh salmon and dill fettuccine makes the perfect spring dinner.
Mediterranean casarecce pasta salad
An Australian barbecue isn't complete without a pasta salad, and this delicious recipe should be the next one to try. Quick, easy and packed with beautiful Mediterranean flavours, it's sure to be a hit.
Easy lasagne
This simple lasagne is an Italian classic. With tomato sauce, oregano, pasta and mince there is no going wrong with this flavour combination.
Sausage and broccoli pasta
This hearty sausage pasta dish adds a taste of Italy with broccoli, parmesan and pesto. A quick meal for the family.
Prosciutto and pea pasta
No need to spend hours to satisfy the family for dinner, this cheesy pasta delights with pieces of prosciutto and takes less than 30 minutes to make.