9 Sizzling Pasta Skillet Recipes for No-Fuss Dinners

Rotini with Beef and Beans

Skip sloppy joes tonight and try this not-so-sloppy 35-minute meal instead. Tex-Mex meets Italian in this hearty one-pan supper. Chances are you've already got everything you need on hand for this cheesy ground beef pasta skillet recipe!

Skillet Ramen and Veggies

Ramen isn't just for college kids anymore. This pasta skillet dinner has enough protein to actually keep you satisfied! Break the noodles into the skillet, then toss in shrimp, squash, peas, and bacon for the best ramen you've never had.

Tomato-Basil Cavatelli Skillet

Toss everything into the pan, walk away, and dinner's done. No stirring or fussing is needed for this fresh Italian entrée. For the cheesiest skillet pasta, choose sliced fresh mozzarella.

One-Pot Spaghetti

Italian nonnas may spend all day sweating over their pasta sauce. Thanks to this so-easy skillet pasta, you don't have to—but you CAN enjoy similarly delicious results. Cook dried spaghetti right in the sauce, and you'll be twirling up delicious forkfuls in no time.

Chili Pasta Skillet

Score! Game day just got a whole lot better. Toss macaroni noodles into the skillet for a heartier version of your favorite entertaining recipe: chili.

Farfalle with Mushrooms and Spinach

For a pasta that always makes you feel fancy, go with bow tie. (No tuxedo is required, thankfully!) Portobello mushrooms, smashed garlic, and baby spinach leaves dress up the skillet pasta in a savory, delicious way.

Chicken Pad Thai

You don't have to hit the road to get your fix of this trendy street food. This chicken pasta skillet twist on pad Thai calls for soaking the rice noodles in water. Then all that's left to do is cook them in a homemade brown chili sauce.

Whole Wheat Tortellini with Broccoli

This Mediterranean meal is here to take the stress out of supper. Amp up basic tortellini with a trio of fresh toppings and plenty of crushed red pepper.

Wild Mushroom Ravioli Lasagna

It's easy to drift into an Italian daydream with these mushroom-filled ravioli and spoonfuls of fluffy ricotta cheese. Fresh kale gives go-to basil a run for its money.

Test Kitchen Tip: Crank up the protein power and make this a chicken Parmesan pasta skillet of sorts by tossing in leftover diced chicken breast.