13 Best Easy Pasta Recipes | Quick Pasta Recipes

After a hard day at work (or in the middle of one), all you need is a tall glass of wine and something warm, comforting and delicious, like a bowl of pasta, maybe? And when desire strikes, it's best not to shun it. A bowl of simple pasta doesn't require an elaborate set of ingredients or your mother's old recipe book, all you need is some help and recipes, the kind that'll revolutionize weeknight dinners.

But before we get to these smashing pasta recipes such as siciillian spicy pasta or spaghetti carbonara , here are a few tips that'll come in handy | Tips To Cook The Perfect Pasta:

1. Boiling Pasta - More often than not, we dunk the pasta in water at room temperature and then put it on boil which is the worst way to cook pasta. Instead, take some water and bring it to boil. Then add a tablespoon of salt and some olive oil. Now, put in the pasta and let it boil till the pasta is translucent. Make sure there's enough water in the pot so that the pasta doesn't stick.

2. Tomatoes for the Sauce - If you're making your own tomato sauce from scratch then first dip the tomatoes in boiling water till they become soft enough for you to peel off the skin. Then, carefully remove the pulp and mash the tomatoes, with your hands preferably.

3. Cheese - Personally, I've always loved me some Parmesan which I shave over the pasta towards the end but if you want yours to cook in cheese then I'd recommend a bit of cheddar mixed with parmesan.

4. Herbs & Seasoning - A pinch of chilli flakes, oregano and basil can give your pasta a delicious kick.

5. Garnish - It's all about piling on and you can do so with great finesse with the right kind of ingredients. Nuts like pine nuts, walnuts, almonds or herbs, lemon zest, cheese shavings and many types of meat like crispy bacon bits, diced sausages, small cubes of ham and more.

Moving on to our easy pasta recipes - They're easy, uncomplicated and need only a handful of ingredients, most of which you'll already find in your kitchen | 13 Best Pasta Recipes:

1. Pasta Carbonara 

Have you ever eaten spaghetti in a restaurant and wondered how they get those strands glistening and dipped in sauce? Well, after reading through this easy pasta recipe, you'll know how to make that for yourself and that too with lovely crisp bacon bits.

_{A cheesy delight, pasta carbonara is a delicious option to cook for a brunch or dinner.}

2. Pasta In Tangy Tomato Sauce

There are some who like their pasta simple and some who like it hot. This is for those who prefer the latter. A host of spices along with fresh tomatoes makes for the deep red sauce and a variety of veggies like carrots, capsicum, zucchini, pumpkin and avocado briings in the nutritious goodness to this pasta recipe. Cook for a hearty brunch or for a casual dinner.

_{A delicious hot and tangy, easy pasta recipe for a casual dinner at home.}

3. Sicilian Spicy Pasta 

They may seem like an unlikely pair but broccoli and pasta actually work really well together. All you need is some garlic, a pinch of red chilli and a generous amount of parmesan cheese. A healthy, delicious and easy pasta recipe right at your plate.

_{A healthy yet delicious pasta recipe that you can serve to your kids too for the dose of nutrition.}

4. Home Style Baked Pasta

A dream come true for any cheese lover, this recipe is a real crowd pleaser. Bake it right and you'll get a layer of crisp cheese on top with breadcrumbs and a nice mess of runny cheese at the bottom. The best of pasta recipes for anybody who loves their bowl of pasta hot and cheesy. 

_{Add a side green salad to this baked pasta casserole and perhaps some toasty garlic bread to make this a perfect meal.}

5. Pasta Con Pomodoro E Basilico 

This pasta recipe is the hallmark of good Italian food. You can use penne or spaghetti, whatever you like and cook it with a lumpy tomato sauce that reeks of lovely garlic and olive oil. This one is a real benchmark of Italian pasta recipes.

_{A real benchmark of Italian pasta recipes, this is the most basic and simply cooked pasta sauce.}

6. Chorizo Pasta 

This recipe is for the lazy cooks and pork lovers. All you need to do is add all the ingredients in a pan, and let the chorizo do all the work. A perfect easy pasta recipe for when you don't want to work too hard for a delicious bowl of meal.

_{A pork lover's delight, this is an easy pasta recipe with just the chorizo doing all the work.} 

7.Fettuccine in Cherry Tomato Sauce

A quick, simple and easy pasta recipe with its roots in a gorgeous tangy tomato sauce cooked with garlic, a dollop of cream and some basil to give it that edge.

_{Basil, cream and tomato sauce giving an extra edge to this delicious and easy pasta recipe.}

8. Spaghetti Carbonara

This chicken version of the traditional carbonara is really easy to make and even though all the ingredients are simple, it tastes real elegant. One of the best chicken pasta recipes making it a comfort food at its finest.

_{A chicken pasta recipe with spaghetti doused in chicken and cheddar cheese sprinkled generously all over. An easy dinner sorted.} 

9. Pasta in Cheese Sauce

If you're in the mood for nothing but cheese and pasta, then this is your calling. A quick and easy pasta recipe, loaded with cheese and all things yummy. A must for those worked up weekday cravings, just stir up some pasta and cheese with a handful of ingredients and you are in for a cheeselicious treat!

_{Loaded with cheese, this easy veg pasta recipe is a treat for the cheesy soul.}

10. Whole Wheat Pasta in Mushroom Sauce

If you're counting calories even while thinking of pasta, then this whole-wheat version is what you want. The key to this pasta recipe is a gorgeous mushroom sauce which will take only a few minutes to make but once you have, you're going to enjoy every bit of it.

_{An easy pasta recipe high on delicious mushroom sauce, sure to set your taste buds on a roll.} 

11. Four Cheese Pasta

This creamy and delicious Italian pasta recipe is a crossover with the classic American comfort food, mac and cheese. Macaroni tossed with four kinds of cheese and different spices, this creamy casserole dish is a cheese lover's delight. A perfect dinner dish for movie night with friends, this easy and quick pasta recipe can also be your casual Sunday brunch.

_{Drown in the goodness of cheese and macaroni with this delicious pasta recipe.}

12. Lemon Chicken And Rocket Pasta

A recipe that you can share with kids. An easy and quick pasta recipe with the tang of lime and lemony chicken chunks, fresh rocket leaves, pine nuts and cheese. A perfect lunch or dinner meal that can be cooked within 30 minutes.

_{Lemon chicken tossed with pasta, lemon and spices. Tangy, quick and easy!}

13. Chicken Pasta

Just about 30 minutes with a few simpe ingredients and you'll have a delicious bowl of chicken pasta doused in cheese and white sauce to devour. A great lunch or casual dinner recipe, this chicken pasta is too easy and quick to make any day or time.

_{Photo Credit: Photo credits: NDTV BEEPS. Penne pasta doused with cheese, spices and veggies. A perfect meal to satiate those cheese cravings.}

So go on and try these pasta recipes at home for a sorted dinner or lunch meal.