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Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce

So easy! Penne pasta tossed with a simple tomato sauce with ground beef, onions, Italian seasoning, garlic, and basil. This penne pasta dish is a perfect, budget-friendly, midweek meal that everyone will love.
Pasta e Fagioli

A soup of many names, Pasta e Fagioli, Pasta Fagioli, or Pasta Fazool, this classic Italian soup of beans and short pasta with tomatoes and vegetables is a classic favorite.
Mint Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Stuff these shells with mint and ricotta, then bake them with Italian sausage and tomato sauce. They're amazing! These stuffed shells are perfect for a family meal or a potluck.
Weeknight Chicken Ramen

A warm bowl of ramen need not be a big ordeal of time or fuss, as this weeknight chicken ramen attests. Boost store-bought chicken broth with some flavor enhancers and assemble your bowls in under 30 minutes.
Lasagna

This classic lasagna is made with an easy meat sauce as the base. Layer the sauce with noodles and cheese, then bake until bubbly! This is great for feeding a big family, and freezes well, too.
Pressure Cooker Pesto Chicken Tetrazzini

A creamy pressure cooker pasta with tender chicken, fragrant pesto and sweet carrots to add to your weekly repertoire!
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Creamy Pasta with Salmon and Peas

Check out this creamy, saucy pasta with tender salmon and vibrant peas! It's easy to throw together on a weeknight, packed with protein, and sure to become a new family favorite.
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Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

Slow cooker, meet mac and cheese! If you're looking for a hands-off recipe for delicious mac and cheese, you've found it. We have a few tricks to avoid mushy pasta and watery sauce, too!
Cincinnati Chili

Authentic Cincinnati Chili is a meaty, rich, and uniquely spiced chili from (you guessed it!) Cincinnati, Ohio. It's served over hot spaghetti with your choice of toppings. Don’t forget the cheese and oyster crackers!
4 Best Add-Ins for Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate blank slate and delicious as is. Sometimes, though, you want to gussy it up a bit. Mac and cheese is happy to oblige.
Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Smoked Mozzarella

Pasta with a tomato sauce with Italian turkey sausage and smoked mozzarella cheese.
Pasta with Butternut Squash, Bacon, and Brown Butter

Butternut squash, bacon, and browned butter are made for each other. Pasta brings it all together, and the sage adds an earthy element. Make this for dinner tonight—or for when company comes!
Chili Mac and Cheese

Chili mac and cheese! Take two comfort food favorites and combine them into one cheesy skillet. Not too spicy, so perfect for a family meal (add hot sauce if you like heat!).
Butternut Squash Lasagna

Want a real show-stopper? Make this Butternut Squash Lasagna! Layers of squash, noodles, cheese sauce, and spinach. It's easy to make ahead (or freeze!) and will satisfy a large crowd.
Pepperoni Pizza Penne Pasta

Eat Your Food! Think of pepperoni pizza, but as pasta! Kid-friendly, and parents can add some extra spice to their bowls with a crunchy breadcrumb topping.
Rotisserie Chicken Stroganoff

Give classic stroganoff a twist with some shredded rotisserie chicken! This whole dinner comes together in a jiffy, making it a new staple for busy weeknights.
Angel Hair Pasta with Salmon, Arugula, and Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Sauce

Take advantage of salmon season and make this Angel Hair Pasta with Salmon, Arugula with Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Sauce. You can have this satisfying dinner on the table in a half an hour.
Homemade Cup of Noodles

Skip the packet, and make your own homemade cup of noodles! There's something so satisfying about having a soup like this assembled and ready in the fridge. Just add water!
Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Creamy Herb Cashew Sauce

Pasta? Check. Roasted tomatoes? Check. Creamy vegan cashew sauce? Absolutely CHECK! This recipe is so simple, but it delivers big on both flavor and creaminess. Make the cream sauce ahead of time and dinner is ready in no time.
Skillet Chicken with Cheesy Orzo and Zucchini

Chicken and pasta and cheese, oh my! Zucchini gives this weeknight meal some veggie love, and the best part? The whole thing cooks in one skillet, minimizing the mess.
Greek Pasta Salad

Imagine all the flavors of a Greek salad, but with pasta! We've got kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese, all tossed with pasta and a lemony dressing. This salad is easy to make ahead and pack up for your next picnic.
Easy Make-Ahead Alfredo Sauce

Make-ahead Alfredo Sauce! Ready in 10 minutes. Keeps for a week in the fridge and reheats quickly. Toss with pasta or serve over vegetables, potatoes, fish, or chicken.
12 Fresh & Easy Weeknight Pasta Recipes for Summer

Quick and easy pasta dinners are such a great way to use up all the fresh veggies parading through the market during the summer. Here are some of our favorites!
Pressure Cooker Pasta Primavera

The fresh flavors of spring come together in the pressure cooker! This whole recipe takes less than 30 minutes. Irresistible!
Spring Shrimp Scampi with Peas and Mint

Pasta for dinner! This riff on shrimp scampi adds peas, lemon, and fresh mint for a pasta dinner that's ready for spring.
Pasta with Spinach, Artichokes and Ricotta

There are never enough pasta recipes, right? Here's a quick one that combines creamy ricotta, spinach, and artichoke hearts, topped a crunchy mix of breadcrumbs and almonds.