30 Pasta Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes
Updated: Apr. 20, 2021These simple, satisfying dishes are a life-saver during busy weeks.
Beef & Spinach Lo Mein
If you like a good stir-fry, this dish will definitely satisfy. I discovered the recipe at an international luncheon, and it’s now a favorite go-to meal. —Denise Patterson, Bainbridge, Ohio
Family-Favorite Cheeseburger Pasta
I created this recipe to satisfy a cheeseburger craving. What a delicious, healthy classic! —Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma
Barbecue Pork and Penne Skillet
I’m the proud mother of four wonderful and active children. Simple, delicious and quick meals like this are perfect for us to enjoy together following our after-school activities, errands, and sports. —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana
Hearty Penne Beef
This is comfort food at its finest! The best of everything is found here—it’s tasty, easy, and a great way to sneak some spinach in for extra nutrition. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Mushroom Pasta Carbonara
I absolutely love this creamy and cheesy recipe. I serve it with a side salad and rolls to make a complete meal. —Cindi Bauer, Marshfield, Wisconsin
Bacon & Tomato Spaghetti
Our summer-perfect pasta features baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, and crisp bacon tossed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Tortellini with Tomato-Cream Sauce
Put frozen food and pantry staples to mouthwatering use in this warm and satisfying meatless meal.—Barbra Stanger, West Jordan, Utah
Greek Chicken Pasta
This hearty main dish has great Mediterranean flavor. I left out the olives, and my family still loved it. —Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York
Herbed Artichoke Cheese Tortellini
This flavor-packed meatless recipe features tomatoes, black olives, and artichoke hearts tossed with tender cheese tortellini. —Karen Anzelc, Peoria, Arizona
Ravioli Skillet
Dress up store-bought ravioli and make it really special—prosciutto and mozzarella help to do the trick. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Shrimp Tortellini Pasta Toss
No matter how you toss it up, shrimp and thyme play nicely with any spring-fresh vegetable. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Mediterranean Pork and Orzo
On a really busy day, this meal-in-a-bowl is one of my top picks. It’s quick to put together, leaving a lot more time to relax at the table. —Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York
BLT Skillet
This weeknight meal is fast and reminiscent of a BLT, with its chunks of bacon and tomato. The whole wheat linguine gives the skillet extra flavor and texture. —Edrie O’Brien, Denver, Colorado
Jiffy Ground Pork Skillet
Some people call it dinner hour, but many of us call it rush hour. Slow down the pace with this super-quick mouthwatering meal. The only thing you’ll have left over is time to share with your family at the table. —Brigitte Schaller, Flemington, Missouri
Shrimp ‘n’ Noodle Bowls
This is a great quick meal that can be made with pick-up ingredients from the grocery store. Cooked shrimp and bagged slaw reduce the time and work required to get it on the table. —Mary Bergfeld of Eugene, Oregon
Pretty Penne Ham Skillet
I’m a busy nurse, so fast meals are a must. This pasta is a tasty change of pace from potato-ham casseroles. —Kathy Stephan, West Seneca, New York
Fresh Corn Fettuccine
I really love corn so it wasn’t much of a leap to figure out that with the help of a food processor, I could turn fresh corn kernels into a last of the season sweet sauce that’s ideal over pasta. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Italian Turkey Skillet
It’s a challenge to find imaginative ways to use leftovers, especially for turkey after Thanksgiving. Here’s a favorite of mine that you can easily make ahead for another dinner option. Prepare the recipe as directed, then transfer to a casserole dish and freeze up to three months. —Patricia Kile, Nokomis, Florida
Zippy Zucchini Pasta
A colorful combination of zucchini and zippy canned tomatoes is delicious over quick-cooking angel hair pasta. We like the extra zest from crushed red pepper flakes. —Kathleen Timberlake, Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles
My husband loves the spicy Thai flavors in this speedy, simple dish and often breaks out the chopsticks for a more immersed experience. — Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas
