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25+ Awesome Pasta Recipes - Totally Kid-Approved

By Jen

collage of 9 pasta dishes with title "20+ easy and delicious pasta recipes: kid-approved"

Pasta! I think if I could eat one food for the rest of my life it would have to be pasta. It's so versatile and easy to transform. And, let's face it everyone in the family love pasta. This is why I have pulled together this collection of awesome pasta recipes for kids of all ages and adults too.

collage of 9 pasta dishes with title "easy and delicious pasta recipes: kid-approved"

Let's face it we don't always have a ton of time to get dinner on the table. After a busy day at school, the office or whatever you've been out and about doing, figuring out what to make for dinner can be exhausting. This is when pasta shines brightest. What other dish can you pull together in about 15 minutes? And, the leftovers make a great addition to the kid's school lunch box the next day. That's a win-win in my books.

So, I've pulled together a collection of pasta recipes that are perfect for busy families - quick and easy and flavorful pasta recipe that your family is going to love!

20+ Awesome Pasta Recipes

20+ Awesome Pasta Recipes

A collection of awesome pasta recipes for kids and families to enjoy. Delicious easy pasta dishes that will work in the school thermos, for backyard barbecues, and any night of the week.

Homemade Vegetable Alphabet Soup

Another great recipe for the kid's school thermos. Check out our veggie packed alphabet pasta soup. Fun for kids of all ages.

Kid Made Spinach Pici Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

Pici pasta is a fun, hands-on pasta to make with kids. Serve with a delicious cherry tomato pasta sauce.

Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon and Smoked Cheddar

A twist on the classic mac and cheese - filled with bacon and smoked cheddar.

Greek Pasta Salad

This Greek-style pasta salad is perfect for the lunchbox, a picnic, or a busy weeknight. Everyone loves this lemony dressing.

Stuffed Pasta Shells with Ricotta and Spinach

Stuffed pasta shells are an amazing dish to make, freeze and have ready to go for a busy weeknight. Stuffed pasta shells filled with ricotta and spinach is a hearty and delish family favorite pasta recipe.

Spring Vegetable Pasta Primavera with Goat Cheese

Springtime is a great time to enjoy this spring pasta primavera with goat cheese sauce. Packed with all the flavors of spring. A quick and easy pasta for the family.

Photo Credit: happyhooligans.ca

Pasta with Butter and Parmesan Cheese

This buttery shelly pasta is totally preschooler-approved. The addition of ham and veggies makes this pasta parent-approved too!

Easy Kale and Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe

This recipe for garlic scape and kale pesto packs flavor punch to your favorite pasta. Take advantage of spring garlic scapes with this pesto pasta sauce.

Photo Credit: crystalandcomp.com

Baked Spaghetti Casserole

I love a baked pasta dish and this awesome baked spaghetti casserole does not disappoint. A great option for feeding a large family any night of the week.

Easy Cheesy Meatless Lasagna Rolls

No one will miss the meat in these vegetarian lasagna rolls. A fun variation on a classic lasagna dish.

Photo Credit: www.thecountrycook.net

Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad

Everyone love pizza! So, why not bring all the flavors we love in a pizza into a fun pizza pasta salad dish! Great to bring along to the barbecue or picnic.

How to Make Heart Shaped Ravioli

Who said you shouldn't play with your food?! Have fun making homemade heart-shaped ravioli, stuffed with ricotta and spinach. Complete with a pesto sauce that brings the whole dish together.

Photo Credit: www.thechunkychef.com

One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

We love a one-pot recipe! This chicken parmesan pasta dish will quickly become a weeknight favorite in your house. Great for the little kids to the big kids.

Photo Credit: 3boysandadog.com

Instant Pot Pizza Mac and Cheese Recipe

Put that Instant Pot to good use with this pizza mac and cheese recipe. How fun and quick is this family friendly pasta recipe?!

Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

Pasta with Peas Vegetarian Recipe

This light and sweet peas pasta is deliciously easy to make. A few ingredients with a whole lot of flavor.

Chicken and Mango Couscous Salad

Did you know that couscous is actually a form of pasta? Yep, tiny balls of pasta that kids love to eat. This mango couscous salad is a lunch box and picnic favorite.

Photo Credit: julieblanner.com

Light and Easy Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipe

Kids love a big bowl of bow tie pasta. This light bow tie pasta salad makes a lovely addition to summertime picnics in the park with the kids.

Homemade Pappardelle with Cherry Tomato Sauce

Don't be afraid of making homemade pasta. Make our super easy homemade pappardelle with a light cherry tomato and basil sauce. So very good.

Photo Credit: thenovicechefblog.com

Easy Rainbow Pasta Primavera

This veggie packed rainbow pasta recipe is full of flavor. For families that aren't afraid of a few veggies!

Photo Credit: damndelicious.net

Creamy Broccoli Mac and Cheese

This creamy broccoli mac and cheese will have your kids loving broccoli! So rich and creamy and perfect for the school thermos too.

Photo Credit: www.ambitiouskitchen.com

Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Peas

Butternut squash is the secret ingredient that brings all the creamy goodness to this family favorite pasta dish. Everyone is going to go back for a second serving of this roasted butternut squash pasta.

Well, do you think you've found your new family favorite pasta dish in this list? Whether you're looking for simple, stuffed, baked, hot of cold I've tried to included all kinds of pasta recipes in this collection.


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About Jen

Jen Farr is a mother living in Toronto, Canada. She has been sharing her DIY crafts, recipes, activities and parenting advice for over 15 years on her blog Kitchen Counter Chronicle. Jen is the mom of 2 lovely daughters. She believes in the power of taking small steps that can make big impacts on the world.

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