45 Easy Pasta Dishes Perfect for Any Night of the Week
Pasta nights just got a whole lot easier with our collection of simple yet impressive pasta recipes. We’ve put together a variety of dishes that are quick to prepare and packed with flavor, perfect for any night of the week.
Whether you’re looking to create a cozy meal for your family or entertain friends without the hassle, these recipes will fit the bill. Each one is designed to be straightforward and delicious, ensuring that you can enjoy a great meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole for Busy Weeknights
Our Chicken and Noodle Casserole is an easy, family-friendly dish that brings comfort to the dinner table. With its creamy sauce, cheesy goodness, and crunchy cracker topping, it’s a dish that’s sure to become a regular in your meal rotation.
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Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
Cozy up with this Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup—savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy broth.
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Shrimp Lo Mein
Savor homemade Shrimp Lo Mein in just 30 minutes with this easy recipe featuring succulent shrimp, fresh veggies, and a savory sauce.
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TikTok Spaghetti
Discover the viral sensation – the easiest TikTok Spaghetti, made with six simple ingredients for a hearty family meal.
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Tuna Noodle Casserole with Crushed Potato Chips
Our Tuna Noodle Casserole is a fantastic choice for a quick, comforting meal that the whole family will love. Its creamy, hearty goodness is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
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German Spaetzle
Spaetzle is one of Germany’s most popular side dishes. This classic egg noodle has only five ingredients and takes just 30 minutes to make.
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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp
Indulge in the flavors of Tuscan shrimp, a succulent and comforting dish simmered to perfection in a creamy sauce. Perfect for any occasion.
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Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our gourmet twist on Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese. Creamy, smoky, and utterly satisfying. Perfect for a cozy evening.
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Easy Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan has been a restaurant favorite for years. Learn how easy it is to make Chicken Parmesan at home.
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Cabbage & Noodles With Bacon
Cabbage & Noodles With Bacon is a close relative of the Eastern European dish Haluski. Tender pasta with crispy bacon, ham, onions, and sweet cabbage.
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Crock Pot Beef And Noodles
Try our easy Crock Pot Beef and Noodle recipe for a satisfying and comforting meal. Perfect for chilly nights or weekends.
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Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti
Discover a comforting and hassle-free meal with our Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti recipe. Perfect for a quick comfort food dinner the entire will love.
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Baked Feta Pasta
This Baked Feta Pasta went viral on TikTok. With 7 ingredients and easy prep, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing, delicious pasta dinner!
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Pizza Casserole
Cheesy, meaty, and packed with flavor, our Pizza Casserole is a must-try and perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe is easy and delicious.
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One Pot Spaghetti
One Pot Spaghetti is an easy, flavorful dinner made with ground beef, marinara sauce, and pasta all cooked together. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Lazy Lasagna
Our cheesy Lazy Lasagna is easy to make, perfect when you need a last-minute delicious comfort meal the entire family will love.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
This creamy, cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a perfect weeknight dinner recipe. It’s loaded with chicken and bacon and topped with cheese.
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Shrimp Lo Mein
Savor homemade Shrimp Lo Mein in just 30 minutes with this easy recipe featuring succulent shrimp, fresh veggies, and a savory sauce.
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Crockpot Lasagna
Crockpot Lasagna is a comforting, easy-to-make dish that combines all the classic flavors of a classic lasagna with the convenience of slow cooking. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Hearty Bolognese You’ll Make Again and Again
Our Ultimate Bolognese Sauce recipe is rich, hearty, and easy to make. Perfect for family dinners, it’s sure to become a favorite!
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Baked Ziti
Baked Ziti is one of these incredibly delicious, foolproof, evergreen pasta recipes everybody loves. Perfect when you need to feed a crowd.
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Tortellini Soup
Whip up this easy Tortellini Soup for a warm, satisfying meal. It’s a simple, one-pot recipe that combines veggies, broth, and tortellini.
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Chicken Sausage Pasta
Indulge in our flavorful Chicken Sausage Pasta recipe, a simple and satisfying one-pan dish perfect for any occasion.
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Easy Cheese Spaetzle
This deliciously decadent German cheese spaetzle recipe, also known as Käsespätzle, is sure to become one of your favorite German recipes!
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Lasagna Soup
Quick and easy Lasagna Soup combines Italian sausage, pasta, and a trio of delicious cheeses for cozy comfort food.
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Easy Shrimp Linguine
Enjoy an easy shrimp linguine recipe covered in a delicious lemon butter sauce. This 20-minute pasta dish will be a family favorite!
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Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Caprese Pasta
I love pasta recipes like this sheet pan chicken caprese pasta. It’s made with chicken tenderloins and offers bold Italian flavors.
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Ricotta Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells
Baked ricotta beef stuffed pasta shells are full of ground beef and four different types of cheese. It is a meal the whole family will love!
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Stuffed Rigatoni Pasta Pie
If you love Italian flavors, you’ll love this delicious pasta pie recipe. The combination of beef, tomatoes, herbs, and pasta is too good!
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Baked Chicken & Tarragon Pasta
This savory casserole, Baked Chicken & Tarragon Pasta, will easily feed a family of four. It’s a little on the spicy side, but oh so yummy!
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One Pot Greek Spaghetti
This quick and easy Greek spaghetti dish is a fun staple to have in your recipe file, great for a potluck or family dinner.
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Brussels Sprouts Pasta
Whip up a cozy Brussels sprouts pasta in 25 minutes with bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichokes for a quick, impressive weeknight meal.
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Easy Cheeseburger Pasta
This recipe for Cheeseburger Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. The tender beef and macaroni pair so well with the cheesy sauce and bacon. It’s a true winner!
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Spaghetti Casserole
Spaghetti Casserole is a layered pasta with mushroom sauce, diced tomatoes, mushrooms and olives combined to make a perfect weekend supper.
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Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Transform a basic shrimp spaghetti dinner into the best Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta. Coated in a creamy, sweet, slightly spicy sauce with a kick.
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Creamy Mushroom Pasta
This easy Creamy Mushroom Pasta recipe can be ready in 30 minutes and makes a delicious one-pot vegetarian dinner.
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Chicken and Spinach Pasta
Chicken and Spinach Pasta is a quick and easy comfort food dinner perfect for busy days. It’s cooked in a creamy, garlicky sauce with tender penne.
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Spinach And Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells are a classic dish of spinach and creamy ricotta cheese stuffed into pasta shells and baked to perfection.
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Easiest-Ever Sausage Broccoli Rabe Pasta With Potatoes
Sausage Broccoli Rabe pasta that’s hearty and subtly spicy, with rich sausages, sweet peas, and potato mingled perfectly with tempered-down broccoli rabe.
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Fast And Easy Basil Pesto
Fast and easy Basil Pesto is perfect on pasta, sandwiches, or pizza. For a low-carb dish, toss with spaghetti squash.
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Blackened Chicken With Mushroom Sauce – Rigatoni D Copycat
Rigatoni is topped with a rich blanket of spicy blackened chicken and creamy mushroom sauce flavored with chardonnay and marsala cooking wine.
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Chicken Pesto Pasta With Tomatoes
This fresh and flavorful Chicken Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes is simple enough for busy weeknights and elegant enough for a date night!
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Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Make Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta for a meal the whole family will love. It takes about 15 minutes to prep, and the Instant Pot does the rest of the work, making it perfect for easy weeknight meals.
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Caramelized Pear & Gorgonzola Pasta
Caramelized pear & gorgonzola pasta is a simple dish with a big gourmet wow factor. The 30-minute recipe has the best rich cheesy cream sauce.
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Easy Steak Pasta With Ricotta
Absolutely stunning steak pasta with fresh ricotta, lemon, garlic, and white wine. Use quickly seared steak or leftover sliced steak. Done in 30 minutes!
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