If you have 15 minutes and a box of pasta (ramen counts) in the pantry, you can make a meal. These 15 full-of-flavor pasta recipes are ready in 15 minutes, start to finish. That’s quicker than delivery or picking up takeout, saving you time—and most likely money. Scroll through and see which one you want to make tonight.
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Pesto Pasta
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and comes together in just 15 minutes. Use any pasta, and add as much pesto sauce as you like. Enjoy topped with plenty of Parmesan cheese.” —Lauren
15-Minute Creamy Garlic Basil Pasta
TheDailyGourmet
“This 15-minute creamy garlic basil pasta sauce is a smooth, zesty alternative to traditional Alfredo—it’s light and fresh thanks to vibrant basil and a splash of lemon. Serve with pasta and shrimp,” —TheDailyGourmet
3-Ingredient Boursin Cheese Pasta
Photographer: Grant Webster / Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly / Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
“This is a quick and easy side pasta dish with only 3 ingredients! Add a protein like grilled chicken breast to turn it from a tasty side dish to a main course—or it can be a vegetarian main.” —thedailygourmet
Tony’s Summer Pasta
naples34102
“Tomatoes and cheese are marinated in oil, basil, and garlic, and then tossed with the hot linguine. The tomatoes are warmed and the cheese melts ever so slightly, creating a simple but delectable meal.” —Karen C. Greenlee
Fettuccine with Sweet Pepper-Cayenne Sauce
“Very flavorful and spicy. You’ll never know this fettuccine with red bell pepper sauce is a healthy dish. ” —Julieliz
Fettuccine Alfredo with Ham
“This is an easy to make pasta that will leave your guests with their mouths open, wanting more!” —Margie Tefel
Lighter Mushroom Tortellini Alfredo
“This pasta dish is a perfect choice for meatless Monday, and with minimal ingredients it’s fast to make, too!” —thedailygourmet
Miso Butter Ramen Noodles
Pat Bernitt
“These quick and easy miso butter ramen noodles take cheap ramen noodles and turns them into a flavor explosion. Feel free to add chicken, shrimp, or pork for even more flavor and protein.” —Pat Bernitt
Skillet Macaroni and Cheese
TheDailyGourmet
“Ditch the boxed stuff with this easy to make mac and cheese. With just a handful of ingredients it can be ready faster than boxed macaroni.” —thedailygourmet
Easy Vegetarian Stroganoff
“Fast and delicious, great over noodles, baked potato, or rice.” —Georgia
15-Minute Chili Crisp Noodles
Pat Bernitt
“The chili crisp in these 15-minute chili crisp noodles is an easy way to bring some bold and spicy flavor to a quick weeknight dinner.” —Pat Bernitt
TikTok Ramen
Sara Haas
“Everything bagel seasoning is a seemingly odd addition, but it weirdly ties the whole dish together perfectly. But, you could use sesame seeds instead.” —Sara Haas
Chicken Pastina
John Mitzewich
“Chef John’s chicken pastina is like a big, warm hug from an Italian grandma, a comfort food that will, quite literally, change your mood. You can make this simple soup with a fortified broth if you have the time, or simply use off-the-shelf chicken broth for the 15-minute version.” —John Mitzewich
Cheesy Ramen Noodles
“Melting cheese in ramen makes for an extremely simple and delicious spin on typical ramen noodles that can be easily made in the college environment.” —Emily
Creamy Gochujang Tortellini
“The popular miso pasta gets a spicy, yet savory addition of gochujang sauce. Certainly food fusion, and ultimately comfort food!” —thedailygourmet
