22 Easy Pasta Meals for Your Family Dinner Rotini

Simple peanut sauce is easy to make with common pantry ingredients like peanut butter, soy sauce and sesame oil. Add fresh or frozen veggies to this peanut noodle recipe to round it out into a complete meal.

Mommyx3 (Monique H) said:  My children tend to be verrry picky and from the oldest to the youngest the picky level goes up more lol. One thing they all love in common is some good chicken! The perfect blend of chicken, pesto, lemon, and mozzarella is definitely mind blowing and delicious. Side with some garlic bread for a little kick.

Kelly R said:  The flavor of this dish is deceptively complex, even though it just calls for a handful of simple ingredients. It's one of my go-to easy family dinners! The Italian sausage (use a chicken or turkey variety if you prefer) makes it delicious, and makes even the leafy greens kid-approved.

Katie G. said:  My kids love the taste of these lasagna roll ups and I love the simplicity of the recipe. Feel free to add spinach or keep it out if your kids don't like "green stuff." I also add extra spices to my filling for a little extra flavor. Double a batch and throw one in the freezer for later.

Vanessa M. said:  This was a big hit at our house. It reminds me of dreamy pasta dishes from fancy Italian restaurants. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, Marsala wine (the alcohol fully cooks out so it is safe for kids), heavy cream, and parmesan cheese takes this pasta and chicken dish to a new level of yum!

Kelly R said:  I always use turkey in this easy dinner recipe, and chop the mushrooms so they can't be distinguished. Great served over noodles, rice, or even cauliflower rice. I like to throw frozen green beans in with the boiling noodles to save time and effort.

christadiserio said:  This recipe is a healthier version of the delicious Hamburger Helper you ate as a kid. It uses minimal and everyday ingredients, which is great especially when you're looking for easy family dinner ideas you can throw together after a long day. If you feel like going a step further in making this recipe even healthier, you can always substitute ground turkey for the beef.

Kristy Pepping said:  My kids love spaghetti and this 5-ingredient carbonara dish is super easy to throw together. One of my go-to easy family dinner ideas when I'm wondering what should I make! For an even healthier version, use turkey bacon and whole wheat pasta.

Both the meatballs and the sauce are made from scratch in this classic and kid-friendly spaghetti and meatballs recipe from Rachael Ray.

Kristy Pepping said:  As much as we get our kids to try new foods, we do always come back to this classic. Even our super picky eater loves this spaghetti and meatballs. This recipe is super easy to make, feeds even a larger family and pairs really well with some garlic bread and side salad. Plus, I have also made these meatballs separately and served on toothpicks as a party appetizer.

Kelly R said:  This kid friendly Instant Pot dump recipe is the first thing I made in mine, and now I get what the fuss is all about. Pour in a variety of simple ingredients, pressure cook for a few minutes, and you're left with a wonderful creamy tomato pasta that tastes like it took much more effort than it did. We enjoyed ours with some warmed peas mixed in at the table. Easy peasy!

Katie G. said:  It was during quarantine of 2020 that I discovered this recipe which has now become a family favorite. The combination of ramen, chicken and broccoli in a sweet Asian sauce is a winner with everyone. The leftovers (if there are any) are great as leftovers.

This kid-friendly pasta is a flavorful and healthy dish that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a zesty sauce all cooked together in one pot for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Boursin cheese is the secret ingredient to the ridiculously easy sauce on this crowd-pleasing chicken and pasta dish. Add your favorite veggie to make it a complete one-bowl meal.

Not your average primavera, this easy pasta recipe roasts a rainbow of veggies in the oven for a big flavor boost.

Wendy Windham McBride said:  Jo Mama's World Famous Spaghetti is our all time favorite! It has great flavor and my son that has a family of his own always requests it when he visits!