17 Insanely Easy Spaghetti Night Recipes To Impress Your Family

Take boring old spaghetti to new levels with these crazy easy spaghetti and pasta recipes. From classics with a new spin to completely new ideas, these will be your new favorite recipes. 

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

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Just 5 simple ingredients and 9 minutes are needed to make this delicious dish. Grab the parmesan cheese – and get ready to dig in!

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Easy Pasta Salad

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Pasta Salad is a healthy spin on the classic dish. It’s a quick and easy no bake dish that is guaranteed to please a crowd. The pasta salad is loaded with flavor and is guaranteed to be a hit at your next dinner.

Get the Recipe: Easy Pasta Salad

Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Ratatouille Sauce

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Spaghetti Squash topped with Roasted Ratatouille Sauce! Vegan, gluten-free and low in calories! 

Get the Recipe: Spaghetti Squash topped with Roasted Ratatouille Sauce

Instant Pot “Zoodles” (Zucchini Noodles)

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Making a noodle dish without pasta? Of course! Please welcome these amazing zucchini noodles aka Zoodles. These are all made in the Instant Pot! 

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Zoodles

Spaghetti Squash Cacio e Pepe

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Spaghetti Squash Cacio e Pepe! If you like cacio e pepe (cheese and black pepper pasta) then you’ve gotta try this grain-free, vegetable version with spaghetti squash and kale. 

Get the Recipe: Spaghetti Squash Cacio e Pepe

Dinner Has Never Been Easier

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Make weeknight dinners a breeze with these crazy easy dinner ideas:

Fresh Tomato Sauce with Spaghetti

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This cheaters pomodoro is the only recipe you need for summer tomatoes! A trick for perfect tomato sauce without any fancy tools. Ready in just 20 minutes!

Get the Recipe: Fresh Tomato Sauce with Spaghetti

BLT Pasta

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Crispy bacon, lettuce and fresh tomatoes? Yes, we know that is classically a sandwich, but here pasta takes the place of bread and we are indeed cooking the lettuces.

Get the Recipe: BLT Pasta

Pasta all’Amatriciana

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Pasta all’Amatriciana is a quick and easy traditional pasta dish that takes advantage of pantry ingredients that you should always have on hand: dried pasta, canned tomato products, olive oil and garlic-infused olive oil. The pancetta can be frozen, so consider keeping it around too.

Get the Recipe: Pasta all’Amatriciana

Save Room for Dessert!

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Make sure you save room for dessert! Here are some of our favorite desserts to serve on pasta night:

Lemony Carbonara

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Yearning for a rich pasta dish? Our Lemony Carbonara is the one to make. Why lemony? Because the addition of lemon juice and zest makes this classically rich dish a little more balanced.

Get the Recipe: Lemony Carbonara

Instant Pot Bolognese

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Save time in the kitchen with this Instant Pot bolognese! A rich and hearty pasta sauce, this instant pot recipe brings all the flavors of the classic dish simmered for hours into a quick meal with basic pantry ingredients.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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This 15-minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is an irresistible combination of tender shrimp, al dente pasta, and flavorful garlic butter sauce. Follow this simple recipe to create an effortless meal that blends the best of seafood and pasta into a delicious dish the whole family will love.

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Blue Cheese Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Walnuts

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A big hearty pasta dish with incredible flavors, my blue cheese pasta with spinach, mushrooms and walnuts is the perfect dish for those who are bored of plain old pasta.

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Mushroom and Bacon Spaghetti with Chestnut Pesto

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Mushrooms. Chestnuts. Bacon. Cheese. You can’t go wrong with these ingredients to make up the perfect winter dish.

Get the Recipe: Mushroom and Bacon Spaghetti with Chestnut Pesto

Spaghetti Egg Extravaganza

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If you’re looking for a delicious and unique pasta recipe, try spaghetti egg! This Italian-inspired dish combines spaghetti noodles with egg to create an unforgettable meal. It’s a simple yet flavorful combination that is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Plus, it only takes minutes to prepare – perfect for busy weeknights.

Get the Recipe: Spaghetti Egg Extravaganza

Easy Spaghetti Carbonara

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Easy Spaghetti Carbonara is comfort food at its best. Made with crispy bacon and delicious combination of Italian cheeses, this flavorful pasta will quickly become your favorite hearty meal.

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Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo with Zucchini Spaghetti

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Creamy, flavorful, a bit sweet and tart, this Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo With Zucchini Spaghetti will make a quick and easy dinner recipe that is perfect for busy weekdays, but is also delicious and satisfying for a Sunday family meal.

Get the Recipe: Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo with Zucchini Spaghetti

Air Fryer Dinners

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Whip out the air fryer to make these delicious air fryer recipes. From Air Fryer Salmon Bites to Air Fryer Ribeye Steak, you can make a whole meal all in the air fryer!

Lentil Pasta

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This Lentil Pasta has the perfect combination of hearty and healthy. The rich, flavorful sauce, the texture of the lentils against the soft pasta, and the hint of spice from the red pepper flakes all come together to create a dish that’s truly irresistible. The finishing touch of fresh parsley adds a burst of freshness, making every bite a delight.

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