35+ Easy Spaghetti Recipes to Make for Dinner This Week

Enjoy this collection of more than 35 different spaghetti recipes, from classics to casseroles, the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!

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Spaghetti has become my family’s go-to meal for nights when we are too busy or too tired to make something bigger. It’s quick and easy to cook, budget-friendly, and there are unlimited ways to prepare it. I highly recommend my Bacon Carbonara Pasta recipe if you’re looking for something more traditional, perfect for date night. For something more fun and family-friendly, try my Easy Baked Pepperoni Pizza Spaghetti for the flavor of pizza with the ease of pasta. I’ve also included a few of my favorite Asian-fusion recipes using spaghetti with sweet and savory sauces. Whether you’re looking for something you haven’t tried before, or want to change up your weeknight dinner menu, this collection of spaghetti recipes has you covered!

Easy Spaghetti Recipes

A collection of different ways to make spaghetti, from classic favorites to new flavor combos, everything you need to level up your weeknight dinner!

Classic Pasta Recipes

Some traditional pasta dishes that are easier to make than you think! Enjoy these restaurant-quality flavors for dinner any night of the week.

Noodles with bacon on top on a white plate with fork and knife next to it
Bacon Carbonara Pasta Recipe
Discover the secret to perfect Carbonara Pasta with a creamy sauce and crispy bacon for an authentic Italian dining experience. Try today!
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a forkful of Shrimp vodka sauce pasta garnished with fresh parsley in a bowl
Shrimp Vodka Sauce Pasta
Make Shrimp Vodka Sauce Pasta at home with our easy recipe. Enjoy the perfect blend of shrimp, creamy sauce, and parmesan. Try it today!
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Plate of spaghetti with Romano, Parmesan, and black pepper.
Cacio e Pepe Recipe
Cacio e Pepe is a classic but wonderfully simple Italian dish. Spaghetti flavored to perfection with black pepper and grated cheese.
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Pesto Pasta Finished in pan topped with parmesan shavings
Pesto Pasta
Pesto Pasta is a classic Italian dish that's easy to master. Enjoy noodles topped in a homemade pine nut, garlic, basil and parmesan sauce.
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Spaghetti and pine nuts, with pesto sauce and Parmesan.
Shrimp Pesto Pasta Recipe
Shrimp Pesto Pasta is a 30 minute dinner topped with homemade sauce and parmesan cheese for a fresh, bright, and savory flavor in every bite.
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pasta with peas and turkey Served on plate with fork
Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
Turkey Tetrazzini has tender turkey chunks, in pasta, smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce. A perfect way to use up leftover turkey.
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Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe
Shrimp Scampi Pasta just like you order at your favorite Italian restaurant with a butter wine sauce with tons of garlic and Parmesan cheese.
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Serving plate of cooked ingredients
Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta Recipe
Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is so irresistible thanks to the balance of flavors. Simple to make, it's sure to be a weeknight favorite.
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pasta being picked up by tongs
Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
Chicken Tetrazzini is a comforting baked pasta dish that is rich and creamy. It's easy to prepare ahead or pop in the oven for a quick meal.
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Chicken Parmesan Pasta Recipe
Chicken Parmesan Pasta is a quick and comforting 30-minute skillet dinner for weeknights, packed with rich, classic Italian flavors. Try now!
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Shrimp pasta on white plate
Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Parmesan & Peas Recipe
Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Parmesan & Peas is a crispy, slightly spicy, cheesy, lemony and buttery pasta dish that pairs well with white wine.
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Ricotta Pasta on serving plate 1x1
Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe
Lemon Ricotta Pasta is an easy weeknight dinner of tender pasta and creamy, lemony sauce the whole family will love. Ready in just 20 minutes!
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Dinner plate with creamy spaghetti, chicken, and lemon garnish 4x3
Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
Lemon Chicken Pasta is perfectly creamy, flavorful, and filling. It's fitting for a special occasion but easy enough for a weeknight.
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Old Spaghetti Factory White Clam Sauce over pasta on serving dish 4x3
Old Spaghetti Factory White Clam Sauce (Copycat)
This copycat Old Spaghetti Factory White Clam Sauce recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a restaurant favorite at home. Ready in 20 minutes!
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Family Favorite Dinners

These spaghetti recipes are my family’s favorite weeknight dinners, made with fresh ingredients, fun flavor combinations, and as easy to make as a casserole.

plate of pasta with sour cream on top and served with a lime wedge and chips
Taco Spaghetti Recipe
Taco Spaghetti gives a family favorite a fun taco night twist! Spaghetti in cheesy beefy taco meat sauce made with taco seasoning and salsa.
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Serving pasta from a white baking dish.
Baked Spaghetti Recipe
Baked Spaghetti is hearty and family-friendly with a crispy cheesy top layer and ground beef filling that your kids will ask for every week!
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Pie made of spaghetti and red sauce.
Spaghetti Pie Recipe
Spaghetti Pie turns comfort food into a casserole of tender baked pasta, layered with hearty sauce. Each bite a familiar flavor with a twist.
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Pasta salad with tomato and black olives on dinner plate with fork.
Spaghetti Salad
Spaghetti Salad is an easy, flavorful recipe with cooked pasta, crisp vegetables, mozzarella, and parmesan tossed in tangy Italian dressing.
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casserole slice on dinner plate.
Spaghetti Casserole Recipe
Spaghetti Casserole is a hearty and easy family favorite with tender pasta, meaty red sauce, and creamy, melty layers of cheese.
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noodles and chicken on a ladle
Baked Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
Baked Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is a quick, easy, family-friendly comfort food meal that the whole family will enjoy! Try it tonight!
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Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs is an easy, kid-friendly weeknight dinner with cooked meatballs and spaghetti in one cheesy casserole.
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Baked pasta served on a plate with a side salad
Baked Million Dollar Spaghetti Recipe
Baked Million Dollar Spaghetti is creamy and cheesy, topped with meat sauce and extra bubbly cheese, like a cross between ziti and lasagna!
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cooked pasta and rounded protein balls in cooker
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is a comforting Italian meal ready in about 20 minutes start to finish, even on the busiest weeknights!
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Large plate of cheesy spaghetti and pepperoni
Easy Baked Pepperoni Pizza Spaghetti Recipe
Easy Baked Pepperoni Pizza Spaghetti is a fun alternative to pizza night with a mix of pepperoni pizza and cheesy marinara pasta.
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Quick Jalapeno Alfredo Shrimp Pasta
A rich, spicy, creamy shrimp pasta for nights when you are looking for something special but quick and easy.
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Pasta served on plate ready to serve
Creamy Lemon Baked Pasta Recipe
Creamy Lemon Baked Pasta is rich, and cozy dish with a fresh citrus twist. Perfect for an easy, comforting meal everyone will love. Try now!
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Chicken and pasta in a pot ready to serve
One Pot Chicken Caesar Pasta Recipe
One-Pot Chicken Caesar Pasta is your new easy weeknight meal. Made in just 30 minutes and clean up is so easy! Try it today!
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creamy noodles with tender meat and peppers with a fork
Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe
Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a simple, comforting dish that brings together juicy chicken, bold flavors, in a rich velvety sauce.
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Chili with Noodles
Cincinnati Chili
Cincinnati Chili is a perfect midweek dinner served over spaghetti with onions and shredded cheddar cheese! Try making it today!
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Slow Cooker Meatballs with spaghetti on a white plate
Slow Cooker Meatballs
Easy Slow Cooker Meatballs are juicy and flavorful, cooked in a rich homemade marinara. Everything made in the crockpot, no stovetop needed!
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Cooked pasta and ingredients in a bowl
Cheesecake Factory Chicken Bellagio (Copycat) Recipe
Cheesecake Factory Chicken Bellagio with pesto pasta, Parmesan, crispy chicken, and pancetta for the perfect meal with an authentic copycat!
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Asian Recipes

These recipes will remind you of your favorite take-out meal, made right in the comfort of your own kitchen, using spaghetti that you already have in your pantry!

Noodles served in bowl with siracha in background
5 Ingredient Asian Peanut Noodles Recipe
Asian Peanut Noodles are salty and spicy. Just 5 easy pantry ingredients. Ready in 10 minutes and the perfect fix when you've had a long day.
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Green curry noodles on chopsticks
Easy Thai Green Curry Noodles Recipe
Easy Thai Green Curry Noodles take just 20 minutes to make and have the best flavor with hidden veggies. Enjoy this restaurant dish at home!
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Noodles and stir fry served on plate with chop sticks
Stir-Fry Garlic Noodles Recipe
Stir-Fry Garlic Noodles are quick & easy for when you're craving takeout. Skip the restaurant & impress your family with this delicious dish!
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Sesame Noodles in bowl
Sesame Noodles
Easy Sesame Noodles are an Asian pasta dish with a sweet, tangy, garlicky sauce! Serve cold as a barbecue side or hot with your favorite takeout recipes.
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aerial view of cooked poultry, tofu, and veggies with noodles on a plate with green garnish
CPK Inspired Thai Chicken Pasta Recipe
CPK Thai Peanut Chicken Pasta (Copycat) is a flavorful, savory, and sweet restaurant-style dish! It's easy to recreate at home! Try it today!
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Two bowls of noodles with garnishes and chopsticks
Spicy Peanut Noodles Recipe
Spicy Peanut Noodles are an unbelievably easy dinner that you can have ready in under 15 minutes! They are tangy and a little bit spicy!
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Ingredients cooked together with spicy peppers
Kung Pao Chicken Spaghetti (CPK Copycat) Recipe
Kung Pao Chicken Spaghetti is deliciously spicy and sweet, a favorite and best seller at California Pizza Kitchen that you can make at home.
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Spaghetti is so versatile, that you can really get creative and pair it with almost any savory ingredients to make a whole new dish! Make sure to let me know in the comments section which recipe was your favorite. Discover more of my recipes in my other collections, 13 Hearty Flavor Packed Chili Recipes, and 35+ Delicious Indian Dishes to Make for Dinner Tonight!

3 dinner recipes using spaghetti

About the Author: Sabrina Snyder

Sabrina is a professionally trained Private Chef of over 10 years with ServSafe Manager certification in food safety. She creates all the recipes here on Dinner, then Dessert, fueled in no small part by her love for bacon.

Sabrina Snyder is a professionally trained personal and private chef of over 10 years who is the creator and developer of all the recipes on Dinner, then Dessert.

She is also the author of the cookbook Dinner, then Dessert – Satisfying Meals Using Only 3, 5 or 7 Ingredients, published by Harper Collins.

She started Dinner, then Dessert as a business in her office as a lunch service for her coworkers who admired her lunches before going to culinary school and becoming a full time personal chef and private chef.

As a personal chef Sabrina would cook for families one day a week and cook their entire week of dinners. All grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning was done along with instructions on reheating. As a private chef she cooked for private parties and cooked in family homes in the evenings for families on a nightly basis after working as a personal chef during the day.

Sabrina has been certified as a ServSafe Manager since 2007 and was a longstanding member of the USPCA Personal Chef Association including being on the board of the Washington DC Chapter of Chefs in the US Personal Chef Association when they won Chapter of the year.

As a member of the community of food website creators Sabrina Snyder has spoken at many conferences regarding her experiences as a food writer including the Indulge Food Conference, Everything Food Conference, Haven Food Conference and IACP Annual Food Professionals Conference.

Sabrina lives with her family in sunny California.

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