Go Straight to Carb Heaven With These Crowd-Pleasing Pasta Recipes

Pasta. How many love letters could we write to pasta? Well...a ton, because there are so many different kinds of pasta recipes out there. There are the gloriously saucy, the slick and garlicky, the thick and cheesy—and that's just touching the tip of the iceberg. The best pasta recipes require a quick prep time, a few delicious ingredients, and the ability to make your day melt away with one bite. That's why we've rounded up our favorites here, in the hopes of bringing pure carby joy to you, your family, and anyone else who's lucky enough to sit at your table.

Trying to cozy up during fall? Pumpkin bacon carbonara is so irresistible, you'll wish it was the scent of one of your seasonal candles. Trying to feed a crowd, and not sure if everyone will like the same dish? Well, with chicken Alfredo stuffed shells, you won't have to worry about that. (In fact, make two batches.) And if you're trying to eat less meat-based sauces and dishes, pasta with roasted red pepper sauce has a nice, bold flavor and will make any vegetarian happy. Check out these easy pasta meals below that are perfect for any occasion (even breakfast—we don't judge!).