Homemade Italian Pasta Dishes With Less Than 10 Ingredients

When you're busy, the last thing on your mind is what to prepare for supper. That's when you need to reach into your stash of fast and easy pasta recipes using minimal ingredients. We have 15 weeknight pasta dishes that you'll enjoy.

Pasta is the actual hero of your cupboard, especially for those of us who live in a hectic daily schedule. Pasta is flexible, fast to prepare, filling, and, did we mention, delicious? It's no surprise that it's a part of most people's daily life. Though we enjoy making pasta from scratch and preparing intricate and traditional recipes, we reserve that type of cooking time for the weekend. During the week, simple spaghetti sauces and pasta dishes are essential. Discover simple Mediterranean-inspired dishes using DeLallo mainstays like Pesto and Bruschetta. As long as you use high-quality components, there's no need to overcomplicate your recipes. 

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1. Anchovy and Caper Butter on Spaghetti

If you want to elevate your pasta game, try this killer combination: anchovy and caper butter mixed over spaghetti alla chitarra. It's salty, briny, and very wonderful. To prepare, heat butter, add anchovies and capers, and simmer with pasta. When everything is ready, mix it all together and enjoy a flavorful dinner that will not disappoint.

2. Spicy vodka sauce with pesto.

Try this spicy vodka sauce with a hint of pesto. It's like if your classic vodka sauce received a playful makeover with a splash of spice and a spoonful of that fresh, herby pesto deliciousness. What was the result? A creamy, delicious sauce with just enough spiciness to keep things interesting, and a vivid punch of basil pesto that turns every taste into a mini celebration. Ideal for when you want to add a little pizzazz to your dish without too much effort.

3. Calabrian Parmesan Butter with Shellbows

If you're seeking to make something irresistibly delicious that will impress your taste buds, try this Calabrian Parmesan Butter Pasta. This recipe is a beautifully warm supper with a spice that elevates your typical pasta night to new heights of amazing. 

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4. Easy Cacio e Pepe Butter Pasta

If you're looking for something really warm and absurdly simple, consider changing the classic cacio e pepe into a cozy butter pasta scenario. This recipe is about simplicity, allowing a few crucial elements to shine. Simply combine spaghetti, creamy butter, sharp Pecorino Romano cheese, and crushed black pepper. Cook your favorite pasta, put some butter in it, combine with cheese and pepper, and voilà!

Ingredients

• The original recipe (1X) provides four servings.
• 1 (8 oz) packet dried spaghetti.
• 8 tbsp butter.
• 2 Tbsp minced garlic.
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
• Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Add 1 pinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste.
• 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.

Directions

Step 1

Gather all the ingredients.

Step 2

Heat a big saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

Step 3

Meanwhile, warm a skillet over medium-low heat. Melt the butter with the garlic carefully to avoid scorching it. Season with parsley, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.

Step 4

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with butter. Cook over medium heat until the pasta is warm through and has absorbed some of the butter. Adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 5

Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.