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7 Easy, Family-Friendly Pasta Recipes That Take Just 20 Minutes

If lunch or dinner prep takes much longer than you'd like, it's time to become BFFs with the pasta aisle at your local supermarket. Since pasta is the type of food you can leave to cook while doing other things nearby, you'll likely have the energy to be creative with sauces or mix-ins, and many aren't time-consuming at all. Below, seven family-friendly pasta recipes courtesy of PastaFits.org to get you started, from a seafood pasta to a vegan take on a classic—and all of them take just 20 minutes or less total to prep and cook.

Leftover Spaghetti with Eggs, Onions and Peppers

Leftover Spaghetti with Eggs, Onions & Peppers

Sriracha gives this dish a touch of spice, for leftovers to get excited about.

Courtesy of PastaFits.org

Total Time (Prep + Cook): under 20 minutes

Serves 4

4 oz spaghetti or 12 oz cooked leftover spaghetti or other pasta 3 Tbsp 2 cups/8 oz finely chopped onion 2 cups/8 oz finely chopped red pepper 8 eggs, well-beaten 1 Tbsp sriracha or other hot sauce, or to taste ¼ oz chopped parsley

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