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

One Pot, 15-Minute Pasta Limone

Fresh, bright flavors in no time.

Easy Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

Store-bought tortellini is truly heaven sent.

Spaghetti Carbonara

Bacon and eggs in pasta form? Sign us up.

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.

Spicy Udon Stir-Fry

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

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

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

Lemony Broccolini Pasta

Fancy enough for company, without any of the fuss.

Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

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

Quick Lo Mein

Don’t even bother calling for takeout.

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.

Five-Ingredient Bacon Asparagus Pasta

Did someone say bacon?

Cheater’s Pad Thai

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

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.

Mediterranean Pasta

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

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.

Pappardelle with Prosciutto, Arugula and Lemon

Surprisingly light, for pasta night.

Easy Caprese Pasta

The secret ingredient? Italian dressing.