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Our Easiest (And Fastest) One-Dish Pasta Recipes

Jenna Sims, Associate Digital Editor at Southern Living
By Jenna Sims Updated June 28, 2022
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What's better than an easy pasta dish for a weeknight dinner? A one-dish pasta recipe! With these one-dish pasta suppers, dinner can be on the table quickly—and cleaned up even quicker. Our One-Pan Garlic-Butter Shrimp with Orzo is the epitome of elegance, and our Ravioli Lasagna is the down-home cheesy goodness for when we need a little extra comfort. Many of these ideas also use the leftover starchy pasta water to add extra flavor and to thicken the sauce.

In addition to coming together in one dish, many of these recipes use convenience items like rotisserie chicken, jarred sauces, refrigerated sauces to help them come together quickly. So even if you're short on time, you can still get a delicious pasta dinner on the table for your family to enjoy. Pasta dishes are also a great and delicious way to sneak a few additional veggies into your family's diet. Instead of opting for the usual spaghetti or Alfredo dish, give these one-dish pasta dinners a spot on this week's dinner menu.

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One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo

One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Make sure to break your noodles in half before adding them to the pot. This will help them cook evenly. 

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One-Pan Garlic-Butter Shrimp with Orzo

One-Pan Garlic-Butter Shrimp with Orzo
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: One-Pan Garlic-Butter Shrimp with Orzo

Cooking the pasta in sauteed shallots, white wine, butter, oil, and vegetable broth instead of water helps develop the flavor of this dish.

 

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Beefy Baked Ravioli with Spinach and Cheese

Beefy Baked Ravioli with Spinach and Cheese
Credit: Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Beefy Baked Ravioli with Spinach and Cheese

You'll know this dish is ready to come out of the oven when the cheese is melted and golden brown.

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Shrimp Boil Pasta

Shrimp Boil Pasta
Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay. E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Shrimp Boil Pasta

All the flavor of a summertime shrimp boil in just 35 minutes.

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Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta

Buttermilk Alfredo Pasta with Chicken and Spinach
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta

In addition to pantry staples, you need just a handful of ingredients to pull together this 20-minute pasta supper.

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One-Pot Pasta Primavera with Bacon and Feta

One-Pot Pasta Primavera with Bacon and Feta
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Recipe: One-Pot Pasta Primavera with Bacon and Feta

Cooking everything in one pot ensures that you get to make the most of the bacon drippings.

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Baked Tortellini Alfredo With Mushrooms

Baked Tortellini Alfredo with Mushrooms
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Recipe: Baked Tortellini Alfredo With Mushrooms

Even though it may be tempting, make sure not to use pre-shredded parmesan cheese for this recipe as it won't melt thoroughly.

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One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Recipe: One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

This dish brings two dinnertime staples together into one flavorful dish.

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Ravioli Lasagna

Ravioli Lasagna Recipe
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Recipe: Ravioli Lasagna

Refrigerated ravioli and jarred pasta sauce help dinner come together in just 30 minutes.

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Cabbage, Mushroom, and Bacon Pasta

Simple Suppers Challenge: Cabbage, Mushroom, and Bacon Pasta
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Recipe: Cabbage, Mushroom, and Bacon Pasta

Reserving pasta water ensures that you end up with a smooth, creamy sauce.

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Chicken Caprese Pasta

Chicken Caprese Pasta
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Recipe: Chicken Caprese Pasta

Showcase fresh summer tomatoes in this pasta dinner dish.

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Sweet Pepper Pasta with Sausage

Sweet Pepper Pasta with Sausage
Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Sweet Pepper Pasta with Sausage

This 30-minute recipe will allow you to spend more time around the dinnner table than in the kitchen.

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One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards

One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards
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Recipe: One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards

This one dish dinner cuts down on clean up time and is ready in under 30 minutes.

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Farmers' Market Pasta Salad

Farmers' Market Pasta Salad
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Recipe: Farmers' Market Pasta Salad

Toss all of your Farmers' Market finds in with penne pasta and dinner is served.

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Barbecue Mac and Cheese

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Recipe: Barbecue Mac and Cheese

A toasted crumb topping and barbecue sauce are the finishing touches on this cheesy dinner dish.

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Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Basil

Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Basil
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Recipe: Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Basil

Homemade Herb Vinaigrette give the pasta a fresh, light flavor.

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Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese

Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese
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Recipe: Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese

Two classics create a delicious weeknight meal.

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Pasta Shells with Spring Vegetables

Pasta Shells with Spring Vegetables
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Recipe: Pasta Shells with Spring Vegetables

A light but filling quick weeknight meal.

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Tuscan Pasta With Tomato-Basil Cream

Easy Pasta Recipes: Tuscan Pasta With Tomato-Basil Cream
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Recipe: Tuscan Pasta With Tomato-Basil Cream

They'll think you spent all day in the kitchen, but refrigerated ravioli and jarred alfredo sauce help this dish come together in under 30 minutes.

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Spinach Ravioli Lasagna

Easy Pasta Recipes: Spinach Ravioli Lasagna
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Recipe: Spinach Ravioli Lasagna

A tasty weeknight lasagna that only has to bake for 30 minutes.

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Tortellini Salad

Tortellini Salad
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Recipe: Tortellini Salad

For Tuna Tortellini Salad, substitute 1 (12-oz.) can albacore tuna for the chicken.

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All-In-One Spaghetti

All-In-One Spaghetti
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Recipe: All-In-One Spaghetti

This recipe allows you to cook the meat, sauce, and noodles all in one pot.

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Baked Linguine With Spicy Tomato-Cream Sauce

Baked Linguine with Spicy Tomato-Cream Sauce
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Recipe: Baked Linguine With Spicy Tomato-Cream Sauce

In addition to being made in one skillet, dinner will be done in just 20 minutes.

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    1 of 23 One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo
    2 of 23 One-Pan Garlic-Butter Shrimp with Orzo
    3 of 23 Beefy Baked Ravioli with Spinach and Cheese
    4 of 23 Shrimp Boil Pasta
    5 of 23 Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta
    6 of 23 One-Pot Pasta Primavera with Bacon and Feta
    7 of 23 Baked Tortellini Alfredo With Mushrooms
    8 of 23 One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta
    9 of 23 Ravioli Lasagna
    10 of 23 Cabbage, Mushroom, and Bacon Pasta
    11 of 23 Chicken Caprese Pasta
    12 of 23 Sweet Pepper Pasta with Sausage
    13 of 23 One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards
    14 of 23 Farmers' Market Pasta Salad
    15 of 23 Barbecue Mac and Cheese
    16 of 23 Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Basil
    17 of 23 Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese
    18 of 23 Pasta Shells with Spring Vegetables
    19 of 23 Tuscan Pasta With Tomato-Basil Cream
    20 of 23 Spinach Ravioli Lasagna
    21 of 23 Tortellini Salad
    22 of 23 All-In-One Spaghetti
    23 of 23 Baked Linguine With Spicy Tomato-Cream Sauce

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