The new academic year is starting, for some of us this means a new chapter where our children move out of home and become students. As they start their new life at university. We have been getting prepared and as we know pasta is a cheap meal, I am sharing some Quick And Easy Pasta Meals For Students.
We love pasta, and I find using different pastas helps and makes a meal less boring and repetitive.
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Creamy Lemon Pasta
Ingredients
Pasta
Butter
Garlic. – I use lazy garlic around a teaspoon
Lemon – use lemon juice
Parmesan or cheddar
Black Pepper
How To Make
- Cook to pasta and drain – keep some water back
- In a pan fry the garlic in the butter
- Add the lemon juice
- Toss the pasta in the lemon and garlic – add a splash of the pasta water
- Stir through and serve topping with black pepper and the cheese
10-Minute Tomato Pasta
Ingredients
Pasta
Tine of Chopped Tomatoes
Garlic – lazy garlic
Tomato Puree
Italian Herbs
Cheese for topping – optional
How To Make
- Cook the pasta and drain
- Add tiny bit of oil and cook the garlic
- Add to can of tomatoes and tomato puree and simmer for 5-10 minutes
- Mix the sauce with the pasta and stir in a few Italian herbs
- Top with cheese if using
- Easy Cheesy Pasta
Tuna & Sweetcorn Pasta
Ingredients
Pasta
Tinned Tuna
Sweetcorn – tinned or frozen
Mayonnaise or creme Fraiche
Lemon
Black Pepper
How To Make
- Cook and drain the pasta
- Drain the tuna and sweetcorn if using tinned
- While the pasta is still warm mix together with the tuna, sweetcorn and mayonnaise or creme fraiche
- Add lemon juice and black pepper
Spicy Garlic Pasta
Ingredients
Spaghetti
Garlic
Chilli flakes
Olive Oil
Parmesan
How To Make
- Cook and drain the spaghetti
- Add some olive oil to a pan and gently fry the garlic and chilli
- Add the spaghetti and toss together with Parmesan
Broccoli & Cheese Pasta
Ingredients
Pasta
Broccoli
Cheddar Cheese
Milk
How To Make
- Cook the pasta and add the broccoli to the same pan for the last few minutes
- Drain the pasta and brocolli and return to the pan
- Stir through the cheese to melt and add a dash of milk as required
- Add seasoning of choice
Pesto Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
Pasta
Pesto
Cooked Chicken – I use frozen cooked chicken for ease
Cherry Tomatoes
Parmesan
How To Make
- Cook and drain the pasta
- Mix the pasta with the pesto, chopped chicken and tomatoes
- Serve and add parmesan if using
Student Carbonara
Ingredients
Spaghetti
1 Egg
Parmesan or Cheddar
Bacon or Ham
Black Pepper
How To Make
- Cook the Spaghetti and drain
- Fry the bacon
- Mix the egg and cheese in a bowl
- Mix the egg and cheese with the hot pasta and stir through the bacon/ham pieces
- Add black pepper to taste
Creamy Spinach Pasta
Ingredients
Pasta
Frozen Spinach
Cream Cheese
Garlic
How To Make
- Cook and drain the pasta
- Over a low heat stir through the cream cheese, spinach, garlic and a splash of water
These are just a few ideas and recipes that can be changed with items added or swapped. The good thing is you can have a lot of these in the cupboard or freezer.
Do you have any easy pasta recipes for students?
rather fancy most of these myself – I love pasta as its so easy to cook
You can never go wrong with pasta
Tuna pasta and lemon pasta continue to be some of our favs!! Nothing wrong with a good simple pasta dish!
Pasta is so versatile and so easy and cost effective as well
Lots of great and cheap recipes for students to try. I may even try a few myself!
The good thing is they are adaptable to what you have in
Creamy Lemon Pasta is something I enjoy making for the family.
I do love pasta and it is so versatile as well
The Pesto Chicken Pasta sounds like something I’d like to try.
I do love Pesto and it is great for pasta meals
Great recipes and not just for students but for busy Mums with families and forme when I want something quick and easy to make.
They are quick and easy for any busy mum and family. I am just trying to get C as prepared as possible, although I know she will not starve
These recipes look so quick and easy for students.
It is all about easy meals that are cheap as well
I love Pasta Dishes i love the look of the Chicken/Pesto recipe x
I do love pasta with pesto
I always use lazy garlic! Here’s my quick pasta meal: Pour boiling water over a handful of frozen edamame beans (or broad beans would work), bring back to the boil and add two handfuls of pasta. Cook for five minutes then add a handful of frozen peas. Bring back to the boil and cook for five more minutes. Drain and put back in pan, then stir in your seasoning. I usually add pesto and grated cheese. Lemon juice and herbs is good, too.
That sounds a lovely recipe will have to try that
All these look like great recipes. But I want to try the Tuna Sweetcorn Pasta cause I love tuna and pasta so much.
I do not like tuna but C loves it and loves tuna pasta
Oh, delicious! I fell in love with pasta when I house shared with some Italian guys.
Easy recipes are all I have the energy for these days. Thanks for sharing them.
I am a huge pasta fan and find they make great quick and easy meals
I dread to think what I’d have been eating if I’d lived away at uni as I had zero idea about cooking. These dishes look like they’d be simple even for those challenged in the kitchen x
I know C wont starve and I know she can cook easy meals but I do worry so have been trying out different recipes with her
Pasta is so versatile and budget friendly. My kids would probably eat it every day. It is great to have some new recipes to try out rather than basic tomato and garlic! This is great for students.
It is all about variety but quick and easy
I love pasta meals because it is so easy to adapt for different numbers of people eating
These are all so quick and easy and also easily adaptable
Having cheap and fast dinner options save so much stress during busy university terms. Tossing pasta with garlic and butter makes a comforting plate after a long day!
Quick and easy meals are the way to go for busy students and you can not go wrong with pasta
I’m not a student, but all these sound right up my street. I love pasta! The cheesy brocolli one sounds perfect for me. Love how easy they all are to make! Fab ideas.
Claire.X
We have enjoyed trying out different pasta meals and they are adaptable as well
These are some great meal ideas for students. Quick, easy and affordable pasta dishes are perfect when you want something filling without spending hours in the kitchen.
It is all about quick and easy and better than ready meals
I’m bookmarking this. I’m a busy mom, so I need recipes like this for my family. Thank you so much for sharing these. They look amazing!
I am glad I have given you some inspiration
The pasta recipe is awesome…I love how quick it is to make, perfect for a midweek dinner, love it. Thank you so much for sharing.
These are all so quick and easy and perfect for student life