Comfort Food Alert: Pasta Dishes You’ll Adore

Everyone loves pasta night and it’s no surprise why—it’s versatile, satisfying, budget-friendly, and endlessly customizable. Whether you’re craving a classic or something more adventurous with bold flavors, these recipes are sure to become family favorites.

Easy Udon Noodles

A bowl of udon noodles with vegetables and chopsticks. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

Save your time and money on a busy weeknight. These easy udon noodles taste even better than takeout! Made with snow peas, broccoli, and peppers, this pan-fried noodle dish is loaded with veggies and flavor. Naturally vegetarian, you could add some protein like chicken, shrimp, or tofu if desired.

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Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

A pile of noodles on a plate, topped with chicken and gravy, with peas to the side. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This slow cooker supper is so easy and so delicious! With only four simple ingredients and a few moments of time, you can prepare this comfort food dinner and have it ready when your family comes home. Serve this over noodles and with green beans or peas on the side for a simple, classic dinner that everyone will enjoy.

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Chicken & Gnocchi Dumplings

chicken and gnocchi — Photo Credit: Pass Me Some Tasty.

This is the perfect dinner when you’re craving chicken and dumplings, but not up to the task of making the traditional dish. Shredded chicken, store-bought gnocchi, and a mirepoix of vegetables in a creamy sauce are the heart and soul of this cozy recipe. It’s major comfort food!

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Cheesy Boursin Pasta

A plate of pasta made with boursin cheese. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This is the best cheesy pasta and it’s made with just a few ingredients. Creamy Boursin cheese is the base of this simple sauce and has the smoothest creamy texture. Simply cook the pasta, and whip up the sauce with some sliced garlic, Boursin, and pasta water. Serve with a simple green salad and breadsticks for an utterly delicious meal.

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

A skillet of Tuscan chicken with orzo. — Photo Credit: xoxo Bella.

This creamy Tuscan chicken orzo makes an incredible one-pot meal with major flavor you’d expect from a restaurant. Everything comes together in about 45 minutes, making it surprisingly quick and easy too. Serve with some crusty bread or garlic bread to ensure you don’t let any of that sauce go to waste.

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Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

A plate of cheesy peppered noodles. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This Italian dish seems a little complicated, but it’s really quite simple. Use high-quality butter, cheese, and pasta for this dish, as it’s about all that’s in it! It’s easy enough for a quick dinner but nice enough to turn it into a date night meal, too.

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Louisiana Cajun Chicken Pasta

A skillet of pasta with Cajun chicken over the top. — Photo Credit: xoxo Bella.

This copycat chicken dish tastes just like the popular meal from the Cheesecake Factory. The chicken is coated with a delicious mix of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan, creating a crispy exterior you’re going to love. The pasta and chicken are served in a creamy, spicy New Orleans sauce with classic Cajun flavors.

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Penne Pomodoro

A bowl of saucy noodles with herbs and parmesan over top. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

If you have 25 minutes, you can make this incredibly easy and tasty homemade pomodoro sauce. This quick and easy dinner is perfect for busy weeknights and it has so much flavor that it’s hard to believe that it’s ready in just 30 minutes. This sauce uses high-quality ingredients and lets the classic Italian flavors shine in the best way possible.

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Chicken Lo Mein

Save your time and money and make some homemade chicken lo mein. With tender noodles, chunks of flavorful chicken and plenty of veggies like mushrooms, snap peas, and peppers, this one dish dinner satisfies while faking out your family who will swear this tastes just as good as your local Chinese restaurant.

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Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

This 30-minute meal is perfect for a busy weeknight. With savory sausage, tender broccoli, and yummy orecchiette pasta rounds, this five-ingredient dish delivers a complete meal from one pan and always gets rave reviews.

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Easy Chicken and Dumplings

A pot with creamy chicken dumplings. — Photo Credit: xoxo Bella.

Make chicken and dumplings the easy way for a cozy and comforting dinner. This is ready in just a half an hour and you can customize it with your favorite veggies, or simply whatever you have on hand!

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Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

This mashup meal brings zesty chicken fajitas with comforting pasta for the best dinner. With strips of peppers and onions, chunks of chicken, and penne pasta smothered in a creamy cheesy sauce, this meal makes a winner for a busy night’s dinner!

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