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10 Happy Pasta Recipes Done in 20 Minutes

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Pasta is the perfect after work smile we all need sometimes. I sometimes happily do not get home till 8:00 pm (so time to cook is limited). Here are 10 recipes I make for me and Tom during crazy weekdays that are 20 minutes or less! Hope these recipes make your dinner smile!

10 Happy Pasta Recipes Done in 20 Minutes. Grab the #pasta and get ready for an easy #dinner.
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1) 20 Cloves Garlic Pasta


Here is a quick 15 minute sweet garlic pasta dinner meal for a crazy hungry week. Because I am a chiropractor by day and food blogger at night, I like to test all my recipes after work to make sure they are quick and easy. GET THE RECIPE

20 Clove Garlic Pasta Recipe - Easy busy week day pasta dinner that takes only 20 minutes. Sweet spicy and carb happy pasta dinner. www.ChopHappy.com #pastarecipe #garlic #easyrecipe

2) 5 Ingredient Chorizo Carbonara

The best part is the pasta gets coated with this creamy silky cheesy sauce and every bite is light yet has hearty flavor fun! This my go to dinner when I get home late but still want something special. GET THE RECIPE

5 Ingredient Chorizo Carbonara Pasta Recipe. This is a quick weeknight meal or date night #pastadinner. Happy Cooking! #carbonara #pasta #recipe

3) Mexican Street Corn Salad 

All the happy ingredients go to a bowl and we mix with the pasta and know that dinner was so easy. GET THE RECIPE

Corn Pasta Salad Recipe - that is creamy warm, comfort food pasta love. Happy Cooking! www.ChopHappy.com #comfortfood #pastasalad #easyrecipe

4) Shrimp Taco Pasta

Not only is it super easy, the big bonus is that this recipe has lots of leftovers to make life just a little bit easier. I love when we cook pasta dishes together because they always make you smile. GET THE RECIPE

Shrimp Taco Pasta Recipe. This recipe is creamy, smokey, and so hearty good. There are leftovers you will crave for days. Feel free to substitute shrimp for leftover chicken, beef or veggies. www.chophappy.com

5) Happy Tuna Pasta Salad

Growing up, my dad did not cook very often, but once in while he would make me tuna salad. I might be a little biased but I think his version was the best one. It is a delectable creamy, garlicky, crunchy hug! GET THE RECIPE

Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe- Creamy yummy smiles from this easy fabulous dinner. Tuna, crunchy carrots, and pasta makes this a perfect recipe for you to make. www.ChopHappy.com

6) Prosciutto Pea Pasta

Are you ready to win pasta salad of the year award? This is a fabulous pasta makeover of flavorific proportions. The best part is the longer you leave in the refrigerator the taster it gets.. GET THE RECIPE

Prosciutto Pea Pasta Salad Recipe. Are you ready to win pasta salad of the year award? Are you ready to win pasta salad of the year award? This is a fabulous pasta makeover of flavor’ific proportions. The best part is the longer you leave in the refrigerator the taster it gets. Make this one day and you can have it the rest of the week. I also love this recipe because there is no mayonnaise so it can stay out in the sun for fun picnics in the park.

7) Lasagna Soup

I just found a way to make lasagna faster and easier! Because I am a chiropractor by day and food blogger at night, I like to test all my recipes after work to make sure they are quick and easy. Making lasagna in half the time makes my weeknights so much easier. GET THE RECIPE

Lasagna Soup Recipe. This is done in half the time as normal lasagna. The pasta cooks in the same pot so less clean up. Perfect weeknight recipe. www.ChopHappy.com #lasagna #soup #simplerecipe

8) 5 Ingredient Zoodle Carbonara

Only 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make this creamy cheesy zoodle carbonara dinner. Because I am a chiropractor by day and food blogger at night, I like to test all my recipes after work to make sure they are quick and easy. GET THE RECIPE

Zoodles Carbonara (5 Ingredients and 10 Minutes) Recipe. This is easy, fast, and perfect #pasta #recipe. Grab #zucchini, eggs, parmesan, and dinner is ready. Happy Cooking! #simplerecipe #easyrecipe #crabonara

9) Kimchi Ramen Stir Fry

This kimchi stir fry is for those long happy days when I want something comforting but quickly! I test all my recipes after work to make sure they are easy and doable for busy people. GET THE RECIPE

Kimchi Ramen Stir Fry (easy quick long day dinner). Grab your #kimchi, your #ramen, and dinner is ready. www.ChopHappy.com

10) 3 Ingredient Mac and Cheese

This recipe for mac and cheese is even more fun because no béchamel sauce is needed–just 3 simple ingredients to comfort food dinner time! GET THE RECIPE

3 Ingredient Tortellini Mac and Cheese Recipe - that is stick to your ribs make ahead party food awesome. This is a recipe hack that is dinner time quick. Grab your milk, cheese, and pasta to make this. www.ChopHappy.com #MacandCheese #comfortfoodrecipe

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BONUS RECIPE: I CANT BELIEVE ITS A VEGGIE BURGER!

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May every recipe be magical and have so much fun. Any  recipes you dont see here or comfort food questions comment below. I am sooo grateful to cook with you! Happy Cooking and any game day questions comment below! Happy eating and make all your recipe dreams come true!

I am so Grateful for you and thankful to get to cook with you! Any questions about this recipe or any others feel free to comment below. May every day be happy comfort food day!

With a grateful heart – Jay

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