Transport Yourself To Italy (& Beyond!) With These 95 Perfect Weeknight Pasta Dinners
Sorry not sorry about the pun here, but we can't help ourselves: the pastabilities for making pasta are pretty much endless. Looking for a romantic dinner? Pasta always impresses. Want something extra comforting? Pasta always delivers. Need an easy weeknight dinner? Yep, you guessed it, we’re turning to pasta, and you should too. It satisfies our every craving, whether that be for a classic Italian dish or something new to the table. It can be jazzed up for a multi-step dinner or made all in one pot. So what are you waiting for? Check out our 95 favorite pasta recipes for ideas—we know what you’ll be having for dinner tonight 😉.
We’re sure you’re familiar with the classics (and likely have them in your weeknight dinner rotation), but just in case, we’ve included lots of recipes for our favorites here. Some are super straightforward and standard, like our chicken Alfredo, our baked ziti, or our classic lasagna, while some are a little more outside the (pasta) box, like our taco gnocchi bake, our one-pan eggplant Parm orzo, or our sloppy Joe orzo. We’ve got all the super old-school Italian pasta greats too, like pasta alla gricia, pasta puttanesca, spaghetti all'assassina, and bucatini all’amatriciana. They’re our favorites to whip out for special occasions, because they’re super easy to make but sound super impressive.
Feeling bored of pasta (the horror!)? We got you too. Try some of our innovative pasta recipes or our creative takes on old standbys to jazz up your pasta nights. Check out our miso Bolognese, our pizza spaghetti (the mash-up of your dreams), our marry me pasta, or our creamy Cajun stuffed shells. Want to take things up a notch? Make your own pasta at home—homemade pasta dough or homemade gnocchi are a labor of love that will take even the most boring of pasta dishes to the next level.
Want even more pasta inspiration? Check out our favorite penne pasta recipes, spaghetti recipes, and gnocchi recipes too.
Baked Spaghetti
While we could never get tired of classic spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, sometimes we're looking for the easiest possible route when it comes to making a weeknight dinner. Enter: baked spaghetti. This casserole is what comfort food is all about—cheesy, hearty, and completely versatile to whatever you have on hand.
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Chicken Alfredo
With a creamy, cheesy sauce and tender chicken breasts, this is the pasta dish we turn to time and time again when we're craving the ultimate comfort meal. If you've never made pasta sauce from scratch before—this Alfredo recipe is where you should start.
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Taco Mac & Cheese
In this Tex-Mex-inspired hack, we added taco seasoning, milk, and butter to the boxed cheese packet, piled on even more cheese to the pasta, then sprinkled in fresh pico de gallo. The result is an extra flavorful mac that feels (and tastes!) like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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Cottage Cheese Alfredo
Dreaming of a big bowl of your favorite creamy pasta with less fat and more protein but with all of the flavor and texture you’re looking for in a good Alfredo? We've got you! Add meat, à la classic chicken Alfredo, or keep it simple—it's guaranteed to impress no matter what.
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Amish Beef & Noodles
The Amish have made many amazing contributions to the world of food (pies, friendship bread, haystack dinners, Amish peanut butter... the list goes on!), but no dish is more iconic than beef and noodles. Chunks of juicy slow-cooked beef mingling with tender egg noodles in a rich broth? It’s comfort in a bowl.
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French Onion Mac & Cheese
It’s no secret—we’re French Onion obsessed. TikTok may be obsessed with French onion pasta, but we added a special Delish twist: French onion mac & cheese. The comfort food classic gets a grown-up upgrade from Gruyère and caramelized onions in this recipe, lending that rich French onion flavor you know and love to extra-cheesy mac & cheese.
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Baked Feta Pasta
Obviously roasting a block of feta with bursting tomatoes is going to be amazing. But is it good enough to break TikTok like this one did? Our answer, begrudgingly, is yes. It's genius—super-easy, but fancy enough for date night. 😍
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Dirty Martini Pasta
This recipe takes inspiration from a classic pasta al limone by using heavy cream as the base for the luscious and decadent sauce. And, just like a dirty martini, we supplement the dish with olives and brine (and booze, of course). The best part? It comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Creamy Tuscan Vegan Pasta
Far too often, we’ve tried vegan sauces that just don’t quite get the creaminess down right, so we decided to solve this problem outright with this instant classic: creamy Tuscan vegan pasta. This recipe takes a note from our classic creamy Tuscan chicken, but made vegan-friendly while still maintaining the creaminess you know and love.
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Chicken Spaghetti
If you didn’t grow up with this comfort food, allow us to introduce you to your new favorite easy weeknight dinner. Chicken, spaghetti, and veggies combine with a creamy, cheesy sauce for a baked and bubbling casserole that’s just as perfect for busy weeknights as it is for parties.
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Cherry Tomato Pasta
This recipe is proof that a killer tomato sauce doesn’t need a long simmer on the stovetop. Instead, you'll create a robust sauce by concentrating the cherry tomatoes'flavor through bursting them in the skillet, along with other classic enhancers, like olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Yum!
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Meatball Parm Orzo
If it were up to us, the meatball sub would be at the very top of the food pyramid. It's simply the king of sandwiches. So why not re-create all the warmth, heartiness, and flavor of the meatball sub in a simple one-pot pasta dish? This meatball Parm orzo has all the makings of your favorite go-to weeknight meal. It only uses one pot and involves barely any chopping, and it's certainly a crowd-pleaser.
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Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Creamy, sweet, and conveniently orange, butternut squash adds extra body and richness to mac & cheese. A little thyme does some heavy lifting, making the homey comfort classic a little fancy, and bringing some fall flavors to the table that are *chef’s kiss*.
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Creamy Tomato Vegan Pasta
Rich and creamy with deep tomato flavor, this is the vegan pasta you make for lifelong dairy lovers. Vegan or not, this indulgent pasta is sure to have everyone going back to the pot for another serving. In this recipe, a homemade vegan cream made from quick-soaked cashews rounds out our robust sauce of sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. The result is a complex, rich sauce that rivals even our favorite dairy-filled varieties.
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Creamy Garlicky Alfredo Ditalini
It’s no secret the social sphere is loving one-pot pastina and ditalini. We wanted this to stand out without overcomplicating anything. We love a miso moment, like in our grilled zucchini carbonara, so we decided to add it here too. It truly is the “secret” to making this savory and salty vegetarian-friendly dish. The smoky and the crunchy are the other elements of surprise here. Use smoked paprika to give you the essence of bacon and fry up pieces of thinly sliced garlic for a delightfully crunchy topping.
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Pumpkin Ravioli
Homemade pasta might seem like a chore, but trust us—this pumpkin ravioli is worth every second. Filled with a cheesy pumpkin filling and tossed with an herby garlic butter sauce, this is the fall dinner we serve when we’re looking to truly impress.
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Million-Dollar Mac & Cheese
What do you get when you take mac & cheese on a shopping spree to the fanciest cheese shop you know and shower it with gold leaf? Million-dollar mac. Showcasing a trifecta of bougie (and delicious) cheeses and a crispy crunchy panko topping, this irresistible comfort food in a casserole will take center stage on any table it hits.
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Copycat Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno
In case you missed it, copycat recipes are kind of our speciality. And this one tastes just like Olive Garden's 5-Cheese Ziti Al Forno...maybe better! Our advice: Buy a jar of marinara but make your own Alfredo sauce! It's creamy and, yes, extra cheesy, and so easy to make. What can possibly be better?
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Spaghetti & Meatballs
If you're looking for a super simple, comforting, no-frills bowl of spaghetti and meatballs to impress your date, you've come to the right place. And if you're feeling adventurous, it's also a great jumping-off point to make your own version of this classic dish!
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Butternut Squash Ravioli
If you're looking for the coziest fall dinner, look no further than this butternut squash ravioli. With a creamy butternut squash filling and a brown butter sauce, this ravioli is the perfect solution when you're in need of a comforting dinner that will truly wow.
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Cream Of Mushroom Pastina
Here, we wanted to simulate what cream of mushroom should be via a one-pot pasta scenario, and this vegetarian dinner was born. Trust us, if you're tempted to reach for a can of cream of mushroom soup, just don't. With plenty of garlic, sweet shallot, and Pecorino Romano, you’ll be putting the can back on the shelf for good to once you try this easy, one-pot meal.
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Cacio E Pepe
Cacio e pepe literally translates to “cheese and pepper." These two ingredients are usually thought of as small components to a dish but in this pasta recipe, they take center stage. The fruity bite of freshly ground pepper combined with salty cheese is complex, earthy, sweet and spicy all at once.
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Penne Alla Vodka
This is the best creamy and bright vodka sauce any of us in the test kitchen have ever had. The secret? Tomato paste. Tomato paste has a more concentrated flavor, and texture-wise, it makes for a smoother, almost velvety sauce your date will love.
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One-Pan Eggplant Parm Orzo
Eggplant Parm is very high on our comfort food dinners list, but we don’t always feel like breaking out the oil for frying. To get all of the textures and flavors of the OG without the cleanup job, we transformed classic eggplant Parmesan into a one-pan pasta dinner that’s as delicious as it is filling.
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Homemade Mac & Cheese
Here at Delish, our best-ever mac and cheese is perfect for any occasion, from family weeknight dinners to holiday spreads. In our book, the perfect macaroni and cheese recipe has to be three things: extra creamy, plenty cheesy, and paired with a golden, crunchy topping. This one nails all three!
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Carrot Gnocchi
These are, by their soft, tender, and pillowy nature, very rustic, but worry not: Once you sauté them in butter, herbs, and pistachios, they will look every bit as delicious as they smell. You can also use them as you would store-bought gnocchi, like in our one-pan creamy chicken & gnocchi recipe.
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Chicken Florentine Pasta
If you're obsessed with chicken Florentine, then let me introduce you to your new favorite pasta dinner. This pasta—filled with chicken breasts, chopped tomatoes, and baby spinach—is completed with a bright and rich white wine and cream-based sauce. Did we mention it's also ready in under an hour??
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Classic Lasagna
Based on the traditional lasagna alla Bolognese from the Emilia-Romagna province in Italy, we grabbed what we loved most about the timeless, classic recipe and simplified it to make it weeknight-friendly.
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Pasta Alla Gricia
This is easy to make and even easier to indulge in. The real Italian way uses guancial—cured pork jowl—which has a slightly sweet, delicate flavor. If you can't find it, use pancetta or thick-cut bacon instead!
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Creamy Cajun Stuffed Shells
Cajun chicken Alfredo is one of our top pasta dishes in the Delish Test Kitchen, but we might have to make space on our favorites list for these creamy Cajun stuffed shells, that feature a savory Cajun cream sauce and shells filled with andouille sausage and Cajun-seasoned chicken.
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Pasta Puttanesca
Bursting with flavor and so easy to prepare, you'll be craving this pasta every week. The super-fragrant sauce is made with a lot of garlic and anchovies that will have you coming back for more, and the capers and olives add a briny saltiness to the dish. Yum!
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Goulash
We love that everything in this goulash cooks together in one pot– even the pasta! Once you cook pasta this way, you might never go back to boiling water again.
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Marry Me Pasta
Nothing says love like pasta, and this creamy sauce will have you falling in love with yourself for making it. It's based after our beloved Marry Me Chicken, which is quite possibly even better tossed in some pasta.
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Homemade Pasta
Pasta night deserves a special pasta. Making your own dough does take a bit of time, but the process itself isn't complicated. The dough is made from 3 basic ingredients and comes together in minutes—use your pasta maker for best results.
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Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo is one of life's greatest comfort foods—it's creamy, cheesy, carb-y, and super super flavorful. We especially love this version because the shrimp not only adds extra flavor, but also some lean protein to boot.
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Creamy Peanut-Lime Chicken With Noodles
Who can resist rice noodles bathed in an abundance of sweet and creamy peanut sauce? Not us! In this recipe, the prep actually takes longer than the cooking, so feel free to make some elements ahead. With all them behind you, the dish comes together in a snap!
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Tagliatelle With Bacon & Mushrooms
Sure, everyone loves pasta. But pasta + bacon + mushrooms? That's just out of control. Creamy and comforting, we’re (over)confident this tagliatelle will become your fast friend.
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Pastitsio
Derived from the Italian word pasticcio, which means “mix” or “hodgepodge,” pastitsio is a classic Greek casserole best described as a cross between lasagna and moussaka. Rich and hearty, creamy and comforting, it’s well worth the extra effort it takes to put together.
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Beef & Broccoli Ramen
This ramen take on classic beef and broccoli might be our favorite easy dinner. Thinly sliced steak and tender broccoli join those unmistakable noodles in a savory ginger soy sauce for an all-in-one dinner that’s sure to become a weeknight classic.
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi
The maple syrup and ricotta in these sweet potato gnocchi are both technically optional—if you do skip them, we definitely recommend going our bacon fat, butter, maple syrup, and bourbon sauce route (😋), but feel free to pair with your favorite sauce too.
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Taco Spaghetti
One-pot taco spaghetti is a fast-as-can-be weeknight dinner that pairs all your favorite taco fixin’s with spaghetti rather than taco shells. It's perfect for those nights when you just cannot stand the thought of a sink full of dirty dishes.
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Sausage & Broccoli Burrata Pasta
If you’ve ever wanted to make dreamy burrata-topped pasta, then you’re in for a treat. Lucky for you, this a low-lift weeknight dinner encompassing everything you need from the proteins to the vegetables and carbs, without a ton of dishes.
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Spaghetti All'Assassina
This is like the OG one-pot pasta. The spaghetti is cooked in a spicy tomato broth in a style similar to risotto and charred in the pan as the broth gets absorbed. And when we say charred, we mean burnt. Trust us, the rich tomato, burned starch, and spicy mess of it all is absolutely delicious.
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3-Green Whole Wheat Pasta
Combined with buttery earthy chard, Tuscan kale, spinach, salty cheese, and a little chili oil, the ricotta salata featured here will quickly become a pantry staple. Add this to your weeknight pasta rotation and feel a little less guilty when going back for seconds.
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Everything Bagel Pasta
Not only do we have recipes for homemade everything bagels, we've also turned the everything bagel into everything eggrolls, everything chicken, and even everything popcorn. Now, we present to you the new frontier: everything bagel pasta.
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One-Pot Creamy Tortellini & Greens
Indulge in pure pasta bliss with this heavenly one-pot tortellini recipe. Picture perfectly cooked, cheese-filled tortellini delicately simmering in a lusciously velvety cream sauce, generously infused with vibrant fresh greens. Best part? With this one-pot wonder and a handful of ingredients, you can have it all—in just 20 minutes.
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Creamy Pumpkin Vodka Sauce & Penne
One of our favorite Italian-American pasta sauces, vodka sauce, just got a super-tasty touch of fall flair with the addition of pumpkin and sage! Pumpkin fanatics: This spin really hits the spot.
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Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi With Italian Sausage
For this gnocchi dish, we use pumpkin puree to build a marinara-esque sauce that coats the pasta beautifully. Pumpkin pairs wonderfully with sage and sausage, so they were natural additions to the gnocchi and sauce too (but feel free to swap in protein alternatives or skip altogether!).
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Pizza Spaghetti
Pizza and spaghetti are two weeknight dinner favorites for very good reason. When you just can't decide between the two, turn to this incredible mashup. Think of cheesy spaghetti in casserole form with all the best pizza toppings, and you've got this kid-friendly dinner.
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Pumpkin Carbonara
Your classic carbonara meets pumpkin for a creamy and silky pasta dish that's fall ready. The dish is quick and easy and the pumpkin-bacon combo is absolutely perfect. Top it with lots of Parmesan for an extra comforting dinner.
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Taco Gnocchi Bake
In this recipe, gnocchi gets the taco treatment for a simple weeknight meal. Alongside some ground beef, black beans, and plenty of cheddar cheese, it’s a fun twist on the potato-based pasta.
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Baked Ziti
Baked ziti is a study in duality: It’s got a sophistication to it, giving it a seat at the table of your fanciest dinner parties, while its simplicity also makes it perfect for bringing to a potluck or for a treat-yourself weeknight dinner.
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Sweet Potato Maple Brown Butter Gnocchi
Instead of making homemade sweet potato gnocchi, this genius recipe puts the sweet potato right into a creamy sauce and uses store-bought gnocchi for the same exact flavors and textures. The result: an incredibly irresistible fall dinner ready in less than 20 minutes.
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Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Here, we tossed crispy bacon, spinach, chicken breasts, and spaghetti in our creamy Tuscan-inspired sauce for a hearty chicken pasta dinner that's just as perfect for date night as it is for a simple and quick weeknight dinner.
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Creamy Tomato Pasta With Burrata
A classic tomato sauce is made even better with a bit of cream and a delicious topping of burrata. The cherry tomatoes add a bit of sweetness to the sauce and make it feel fresher. It tastes too good to be as easy as it is!
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Enchilada Stuffed Shells
We know what you may be thinking: enchiladas + pasta? Hear us out: Here, we swapped out the tortillas for jumbo pasta shells, and stuffed them full of rotisserie chicken, green chiles, and enchilada sauce, all topped with melted cheese and a drizzle of sour cream for the ultimate hearty, flavorful dinner.
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Brown Butter Butternut Squash Pasta
This pasta is warm and cozy and filling, but not heavy. You can even make it vegetarian by skipping the sausage—there's still plenty of butternut squash in there to fill you up!
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One-Pot Broccoli-Cheddar Pasta
This dish is no-fuss comfort food at its finest. Everyone loves broccoli when it's tossed with cheddar and Parm!
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Cajun-Spiced Chicken & Gnocchi
Let the good times roll because tonight’s dinner will take you to Louisiana with this chicken and pasta skillet. Just like our other gnocchi skillet dinners, this one is absolutely craveable; plus, it brings all the flavors we associate with New Orleans right into your kitchen.
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No-Boil Baked Chicken Pasta
An ode to baked ziti, this dish is amped up with chicken and spinach and features fun, twirly fusilli pasta rather than ziti. Unlike most baked pasta dishes, you'll skip the pot of water and instead just add more water to the baking dish. Woah!
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Spaghetti Carbonara
Though many people travel to Rome to experience the Colosseum, for us, there’s only one reason to make the trip: carbonara! The classic Roman dish composed of silky eggs, Sardinian sheep's milk cheese, and al dente spaghetti is comfort food + good for the soul + Italian bliss all wrapped around your fork tines.
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Mushroom Piccata Pasta
This is everything you love about chicken piccata but without the chicken. The sauce is bright and briny and extra buttery. Take your time with the mushrooms; you need to let them crisp and turn a dark golden brown.
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Smoked Sausage Cajun Alfredo
This dish expands on what we all love about fettuccine Alfredo, amping it up with the punchy spices and andouille sausage commonly found in Cajun cuisine. If you love gumbo and jambalaya, this recipe has got to be next on your list.
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Garlicky Roasted Cauliflower Pasta
Roasted garlic gets mashed into a paste here to create a light sauce for the pasta that adds a ton of flavor. It's simple, light, and perfect for when you want comfort without being weighed down by something overly rich.
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Bucatini all'Amatriciana
If you're in a pinch you can sub bacon for the pancetta in this classic pasta dish, but we think it really does make a difference in the outcome. Be sure to top with lots of Pecorino and basil too!
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Ramen Carbonara
Craving carbonara, but also in need of a cheap and easy dinner? Instant ramen is here to save the day. If you’re looking for a creative way to use up that last ramen package, this is the recipe that will class up the pantry staple.
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Pappardelle Bolognese
A good bolognese takes time. The longer you let this meat sauce simmer, the better and richer it becomes. Another key aspect, though it may be surprising, is milk. It helps to thicken the sauce and make a more cohesive sauce that clings really beautifully to pasta.
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One-Pan Tuna Pasta
This recipe is a bit of a riff on a pasta puttanesca, using familiar ingredients such as capers, anchovies, and olives. Instead of sitting over a pot of simmering tomato sauce, we turn sun-dried tomatoes and pasta water a luscious sauce–and it’s all made in one pan!
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Crispy Gnocchi & Mushrooms
Gnocchi will always hit the spot for a quick, delicious meal. Yes, it’s great on its own as a main, but it also makes for a winning, hearty sidekick to roasted chicken or rosemary pork chops too!
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Whipped Ricotta Pasta
Whipped ricotta might just be one of the best pasta upgrades, especially when it’s paired with a sun-dried tomato sauce and spinach like we did here. In one bowl, you get all the enjoyment of a marinara with the creaminess of something like an Alfredo sauce.
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One-Pot Creamy Kimchi Shells
This tangy, rich pasta kind of feels like mac & cheese’s cool older cousin. Maybe that’s because it comes complete with 3 layers of umami flavor: kimchi, Parmesan, and gochujang, a Korean fermented red chili paste. Trust us, the flavors work!
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Creamy Chicken Piccata With Gnocchi
When our weeknight dinners start to feel a little snoozy, we activate our go-to formula for supper success: Start with a dish you love, then add something new. Here, the dish we love is chicken piccata, the Italian-American classic, and the new ingredient is one of our favorite pantry items, boxed gnocchi.
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One-Pan Lemon Chicken & Orzo
Chicken, orzo, spinach, and feta come together into a complete meal that’s quick enough for a weeknight, but beautiful enough to serve to friends at a dinner party. It’s easy and delicious and, best of all, won’t load up your sink with a ton of dishes.
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Pasta Moussaka
This labor of love marries classic Greek eggplant moussaka with baked ziti, turning it into an eye-catching beauty of a pasta dinner that's easy enough for weeknights, but special enough for guests too.
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Creamy Tuscan Orzo
If you love creamy risotto, but not the time it takes to make it, this Italian-inspired orzo recipe is for you. The prep here is minimal and cleanup is easy, but the payoff makes this dish totally dinner party-worthy, all year round.
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Roasted Red Pepper Shrimp Linguine
Though you totally could roast your own peppers for this dish, we actually preferred the jarred version while testing this recipe. The store-bought variety tends to be more tender, which makes for a smoother, more velvety sauce. Creamy, smoky, and spicy, this comforting shrimp pasta is low effort, high reward.
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Creamy Penne With Sausage & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
If you’re looking for a pasta dinner that everyone in your family will love, look no further. This creamy penne with sausage and sun-dried tomatoes could not be more delicious or easy.
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Lemon Butter Feta Chicken Pasta
Here, a creamy, rich pasta sauce with fresh lemon and tangy feta, plus juicy chicken thighs all come together in one pot for a very simple but satisfying meal. It’s like the even easier version of everyone’s favorite baked feta pasta.
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Cheesy Kale Orzo With Herbed Bread Crumbs
In this orzo recipe, we opt for a creamy risotto method, then top it with crunchy herbed bread crumbs for added texture. The orzo soaks up the cheese sauce, and you get an incredible sauce to pasta ratio with the small pasta bits and multitudes of creaminess in every bite.
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Creamy Chorizo Pasta
Weeknight pasta gets the Spanish treatment with a silky, smoky tomato sauce and spicy chorizo-style sausage in this 30-minute dinner recipe. This easy dish comes together in a snap thanks to basic pantry staples upgraded with smoked paprika and a touch of sherry vinegar; it's like your midweek dinner took a trip to Spain!
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Sloppy Joe Orzo
Think beyond the bun! You don’t need to sandwich a sloppy Joe to enjoy it; transform the classic comfort food into a date night staple with this sloppy Joe orzo instead.
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Tricolore Skillet Lasagna
We love a classic lasagna, but it can be a lot of work. This easy skillet version has everything we love about the original—including the frilly-edged long noodles—but without the confusing layering steps!
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One-Pan Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Gnocchi
We combined everything we love about our favorite spinach & artichoke dip with quick-cooking gnocchi, turning it into an easy meatless dinner that’s loaded with flavor. It’s easy enough for when you’re just craving comfort food (just one pan!), but fancy enough to serve to guests too.
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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon & Orzo
When you’re in the mood for a one-pan dinner that delivers on the comfort food factor, this recipe with creamy orzo and sun-dried tomatoes is the one to turn to.
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Garlic-Parm Gnocchi
Just like with other pastas, sometimes it's simplest preparations of gnocchi really hit the spot—think cacio e pepe or spaghetti with garlic and oil. This dish hits the mark somewhere in between the two, and is ultra-comforting.
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Creamy Mushroom Pasta
If a bowl of creamy, earthy, umami-rich pasta sounds good to you, give this flexible recipe a go. It tastes great with any variety of mushrooms, and is easily adapted with alternate alliums, herbs, nuts, pasta shapes, and hard cheeses.
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Creamy Sausage & Peppers Shells
The trifecta of sausage, onion & peppers is an Italian classic, often eaten on its own or tucked into a bun or hoagie. No matter how you serve it, it’s meant to be an easy meal, so we knew we had to keep it that way when developing this pasta version too.
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Chicken Tikka Alfredo
The star of this recipe is the chicken tikka masala-inspired pasta sauce. Spiked with ginger and warm spices like garam masala and coriander, it pairs perfectly with yogurt-marinated chicken and Parmesan (trust us!).
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Thai Drunken Carbonara Noodles
Start with Southeast Asian flair from a Thai drunken noodle base made of oyster sauce and fish sauce. Combine that with a classic creamy Italian carbonara of pappardelle pasta and pancetta, and you’ll be as amazed as we were. We can’t explain it, this just works.
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Miso Bolognese Fettucine
Traditional Bolognese sauce might take forever to cook, but this weeknight version is done in just 30 minutes. Delicate and earthy miso paste adds serious depth to the ground beef sauce that you're going to love.
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Baked Brie Pasta
If the TikTok famous baked feta pasta is a tad salty for your taste or if you’re ready to try something new, reach for a hunk of brie instead. This melty, brie-coated pasta has earthy mushrooms, sweet shallots, and smoky bacon—kind of like if feta pasta had a cool older cousin.
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Creamy Steak Fettuccine
Whenever we crave steak, this dish is always what we want to make. It comes together quickly and is so full of flavor, plus the steak makes it feel extra special. It might just make you forget chicken Alfredo ever existed.
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Tuscan Butter Gnocchi
Tuscan butter is perfect on everything. Literally. We love it on shrimp, salmon, chicken, and now, gnocchi!
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One-Pan Cheesy Sausage Gnocchi
Perfect for a night when you're craving the three C's: carbs, cheese, and comfort. This easy dinner harnesses the power of Italian sausage, jarred marinara, and gnocchi to make an extra-satisfying dish with minimal prep.
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Chicken, Spinach, & Artichoke Lasagna
We love spinach–artichoke anything—the cheesy and veggie-packed combo is always a hit. While we’ve already paired these flavors with gnocchi, tortellini, pasta shells, and more, making a super-cheesy chicken, spinach, and artichoke lasagna just had to happen.
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