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The Best 15-Minute Pasta Recipes for When You’re Feeling Really Lazy

Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Pasta is our go-to when we need to get dinner on the table fast. But some nights, we need faster than fast. Here are 17 of our favorite recipes that can be on the table in 15 minutes—whether it’s for a quick meal on a jam-packed weeknight or a lazy Sunday when you’re deep in a Netflix binge.

Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

1.

One Pot, 15-Minute Pasta Limone

Fresh, bright flavors in no time.

The Recipe Critic

2.

Easy Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

Store-bought tortellini is truly heaven sent.

Damn Delicious

3.

Spaghetti Carbonara

Bacon and eggs in pasta form? Sign us up.

Oh My Veggies

4.

One-Pot Pasta Primavera

This dish is fast, won’t leave you with a pile of dirty dishes and is loaded with healthy veggies. In other words: a weeknight miracle.

Seasons and Suppers

5.

Spicy Udon Stir-Fry

This recipe is super adaptable—mix and match your favorite veggies or throw in a protein.

Ambitious Kitchen

6.

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

We promise: It’s better than the stuff in the box.

Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

7.

Lemony Broccolini Pasta

Fancy enough for company, without any of the fuss.

Foodie Crush

8.

Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

Our favorite salad, with bow-tie pasta for bulk, and roasted cherry tomatoes for a burst of flavor.

Pinch of Yum

9.

Quick Lo Mein

Don’t even bother calling for takeout.

Smitten Kitchen

10.

Angel Hair Pasta with Raw Tomato Sauce

Instead of cooking the sauce, just let fresh, juicy tomatoes marinate with basil and garlic while the pasta cooks. Genius.

Gimme Some Oven

11.

Five-Ingredient Bacon Asparagus Pasta

Did someone say bacon?

Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

12.

Cheater’s Pad Thai

We promise: no weird ingredients that you’ll never use again.

Averie Cooks

13.

Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta

Shrimp cooks up perfectly in two or three minutes—a dream protein for anyone in a hurry.

Girl Gone Gourmet

14.

Mediterranean Pasta

Olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes and feta cheese—just like a quick trip to Santorini.

Simply Healthy Kitchen

15.

One-Pot Spicy Peanut Noodles with Veggies

Boil the noodles in coconut milk steeped with lemongrass, tamarind and ginger for an authentic Thai taste in no time.

Spoon Fork Bacon

16.

Pappardelle with Prosciutto, Arugula and Lemon

Surprisingly light, for pasta night.

Chelsea’s Messy Apron

17.

Easy Caprese Pasta

The secret ingredient? Italian dressing.