20 Best Weeknight Pasta Recipes - Easy Dinner Ideas

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I generally eat extremely healthy pretty much every single day.

However, there are times when you just crave comfort food, and when that happens, the first thing I think of is pasta or spaghetti recipes.

Yes, anything with ingredients that make you feel good and satisfied, especially during the week or on a Friday night when you’re craving something hearty.

But since I tend to eat healthier, one simple hack I like to do so I don’t feel guilty is to add a ton of veggies to my recipes.

This includes lightly cooking spinach to add as a finishing touch or loading up on broccoli, which is packed with vitamin C (surprisingly, more than oranges or even strawberries!). It’s one of the best vegetables to add to your pasta without ruining the taste.

I also love to use my own homemade pesto sauce, which is so much healthier, more nutritious, and delicious compared to store-bought versions.

You could also go for tomatoes—add fresh tomatoes and top them off with tomato pasta sauce. My favorite is the organic one from Costco’s own brand because it has clean ingredients, is still delicious, and is budget-friendly.

When it comes to protein, you have so many options: seafood, like shrimp or oysters, or even fillet if you’re feeling adventurous.

But my favorite is ground beef, and sometimes I’ll treat myself with chopped sausages or add some of those IKEA Swedish meatballs (I’m so drooling over this right now). 😋

As you can see, you can do so much with your pasta recipes—just mix and match, and you have a different recipe each time.

One more thing I like to add occasionally is fresh basil or mint, which really elevates the flavor.

Anyway, I wanted to share with you this list of the best weeknight (or even weekend) pasta recipes so you can treat yourself after a long, stressful day of work.

I hope you find these pasta recipes yummy and delicious!

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