50+ Easy Pasta Recipes for Weeknight Dinners (2024)

Get double the citrus flavor with fresh lemon mixed into the pasta dough and the sauce.

Get the recipe for Lemon-Pepper Linguine With Creamy Chicken and Broccoli »

Skip the jarred sauce—ours is made with anchovies, garlic, chile, oregano, capers and fennel for a flavor that goes way beyond store-bought.

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Give your pasta a pretty hue with beet juice added right into the dough.

Get the recipe for Beet Fettuccine With Hazelnuts and Goat Cheese »

Spicy, salty and a little sweet from the tomatoes, this pretty plate's got it all.

Get the recipe for Tomato Tagliatelle With Chorizo and Olives »

Made with sweet Italian sausage, creamy white beans and fresh kale, this is a filling, all-in-one feast.

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Save dishwasher space by boiling peas in the same pot as your pasta — then, make your sauce in the same pan that you've roasted your chicken in. All in all, dinner's on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Get the recipe for Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta »

A perfect option for any bacon lover, this classic Italian dish actually comes together away from the stovetop. You'll whisk egg yolks and fresh parm together and slowly add pasta water until you've created a luxurious sauce (in seconds!).

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Introduce the kids to a more refined pasta shape with gemelli, which is coated in creamy pan sauce made with lemon zest. Little ones will love chasing peas around their plate as they spear this spiral-shaped pasta.

Get the recipe for Creamy Lemon Pasta With Chicken and Peas »

We gave this creamy classic dish an instant health upgrade by adding roasted veggies into the equation. Red bell peppers and fresh garlic add a much-needed boost of fiber — plus a beautiful hue!

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You can save loads of time by simply baking dry lasagna noodles in this easy ground pork meat sauce. Make this casserole ahead of time or on any weeknight — it's ready in just one hour.

Get the recipe for Easy Lasagna With Meat Sauce »

Look — it's summer in a bowl. Squash, mint, and lemon juice come together to create a light pasta dinner that's perfect for dining al fresco.

Get the recipe for Summer Squash, Mint, and Pecorino Pasta »

Trying to use up leftover corn? This one-pot pasta dinner calls on the flavors of bacon, scallions, basil, and fresh corn to create a summer pasta medley in just 30 minutes.

Get the recipe for Creamy Corn Pasta with Bacon and Scallions »

Charred broccolini is cut by the tartness of lemon juice and sour cream in a five-ingredient pan sauce.

Get the recipe for Creamy Broccolini Pasta With Chile Breadcrumbs »

Another elevated take on pasta salad, almonds and scallions add a wonderful crunch to the smooth, creamy profile of the tortellini.

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You'll love this no-fuss take on a pasta salad — let summer squash marinate in a mix of pesto, olive oil, and white wine vinegar. Then, add the rest of your ingredients into the mix.

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Beef who? This satisfying triple-layer lasagna doubles down on plenty of spinach, broccoli, fresh basil, and three different cheese varieties. Sauté peppers and mushrooms, and then stir into your tomato sauce for an extra boost of nutrients.

Get the recipe for Easy Vegetarian Lasagna With Spinach and Broccoli »

This cheesy, baked pasta packs a hefty dose of veggies in each serving. We won't tell the kids if you won't.

There is absolutely no need to wait for the water to boil when you can just cook lasagna noodles in a super-flavorful sauce.

Get the recipe for Veggie Skillet Lasagna »

Heading to the farmers' market this weekend? Make a list of the in-season produce in this recipe and create a beautiful lunch when you get home.

Get the recipe for Orecchiette with Morels and Peas »

These taste even better reheated; our test kitchen staff says they can be refrigerated for 2 days after being served. They're just as delicious alongside a hearty salad as well.

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