26 Easy-to-Make Pasta Recipes to Bring to Work

Lighter pasta:

15. Skinny roasted garlic-tomato Alfredo recipe

Sometimes you don’t want to get bogged down by a heavy lunch. That’s when dishes like this skinny Alfredo come in handy.

16. Garlic-kale pasta recipe

Kale is full of vitamins and fiber to help keep you full longer without putting you into a food coma.

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17. Springtime pasta with pea pesto recipe

Fresh and light, this spring-inspired pesto pasta will brighten up your lunchtime.

18. Baked spaghetti squash casserole recipe

Craving pasta but avoiding carbs? This easy spaghetti squash casserole is for you.

19. Garlic chicken pasta with arugula recipe

Peppery arugula and moist chicken kick this simple pasta dish up a notch.

20. Ziti with broccoli rabe, pine nuts & pancetta recipe

Your lunch will be anything but boring with this pasta dish. I think we can all agree that bittersweet broccoli rabe, creamy pine nuts and salty pancetta are a cut above your standard cup-o-noodles.

21. Pasta & lentils with crispy bacon & zucchini recipe

If you find yourself ravenous at lunch but are trying to be healthy, then this meal is perfect for you. Hearty protein- and fiber-rich lentils, zucchini and small pasta make for a hearty but healthy lunch.

Cold pasta:

22. Cold pasta salad with asparagus, feta, blueberries & basil recipe

We guarantee you won’t find a meal like this in your office vending machine. This pasta salad with blueberries, asparagus and feta is straight-up gourmet.

23. Macaroni salad with bacon & cilantro recipe

Jazz up the classic macaroni salad with smoky, salty bacon and fresh cilantro. You’ll be amazed at how two small ingredients can make such a big difference.

24. Asian pasta salad recipe

Full of crisp, colorful veggies, this pasta salad will give you the energy you need to finish your day strong.

25. Bruschetta pasta salad recipe

Bruschetta and pasta salad are a match made in heaven, bringing you a dish that’s perfect for summer.

26. Pasta salad without the mayo recipe

Cool, fresh and light, pasta salad without mayo is the champion of lunchtime.