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Simple Pasta & Weeknight Pasta Dinners

Comfort-driven pasta dishes designed for weeknights — simple structure, bold flavor, zero complication.

Assorted pasta dishes including pesto rigatoni, shrimp spaghetti, vegetable pasta, and hearty meat ragù served in ceramic bowls.

Simple pasta dinners are about clarity — good ingredients, balanced sauces, and confident seasoning.
This collection focuses on approachable recipes built for weeknights without sacrificing depth of flavor.
From vibrant herb sauces to rich, slow-simmered ragùs, each dish is structured for ease and satisfaction. These are pasta recipes designed to feel comforting, reliable, and repeatable.

Hearty & Meaty Pasta Dinners

Rich, protein-forward pastas built around ragùs, meatballs, and bold sauces.

  • Slow-simmered beef ragù pasta in a wide white bowl showing rigatoni coated in deep, rich brown ragù with shredded beef pieces, Parmigiano Reggiano, and fresh basil on marble surface

    Slow-Simmered Beef Ragù Pasta

    Beef chuck, soffritto, Chianti, and San Marzano tomatoes simmered 2.5 hours — finished with whole milk over rigatoni.

  • Tuscan chicken cream pasta in a wide shallow white bowl showing penne in golden cream sauce with seared chicken pieces, sun-dried tomatoes, wilted spinach, fresh basil, and Parmigiano on marble surface

    Tuscan Chicken Cream Pasta

    Seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmigiano cream in one pan — finished with the tomato jar oil. 40 minutes.

  • Pasta alla zozzona with rigatoni in creamy tomato-egg sauce, guanciale, browned sausage and Pecorino Romano in a wide white bowl

    Pasta alla Zozzona (Roman Hidden Classic)

    Guanciale, sausage, passata, and a carbonara egg emulsion in rigatoni — Rome’s dirty pasta in 40 minutes.

  • Creamy chicken garlic Parmesan pasta in a wide white bowl showing penne in glossy cream sauce with seared chicken pieces, visible garlic slices, fresh parsley, and Parmigiano on marble surface

    Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta

    Seared chicken thighs in a garlic cream sauce — eight cloves cooked to pale gold, Parmigiano added off heat, pasta finished in the sauce. One pan, 40 minutes.

  • One-pan sausage tomato pasta in a wide shallow bowl showing rigatoni coated in deep red sausage tomato sauce with visible sausage chunks, fresh basil, and Pecorino Romano on marble surface

    One-Pan Sausage Tomato Pasta

    Rigatoni cooked directly in sausage and San Marzano tomato sauce — the pasta’s own starch creates a glossy coating without cream. One pan, 35 minutes.

  • Chicken chow mein in a wide bowl showing glossy dark brown sauce coating thin egg noodles with seared chicken strips, shiitake mushrooms, napa cabbage, bean sprouts, and scallions on marble surface

    Easy Chicken Chow Mein Noodles

    Hong Kong egg noodles crisped in a smoking-hot wok with seared chicken and vegetables — four-component soy sauce, cornstarch glaze, 35 minutes.

  • Slow-simmered beef ragù pasta in a wide white bowl showing rigatoni coated in deep, rich brown ragù with shredded beef pieces, Parmigiano Reggiano, and fresh basil on marble surface

    Slow-Simmered Beef Ragù Pasta

    Beef chuck, soffritto, Chianti, and San Marzano tomatoes simmered 2.5 hours — finished with whole milk over rigatoni.

  • Tuscan chicken cream pasta in a wide shallow white bowl showing penne in golden cream sauce with seared chicken pieces, sun-dried tomatoes, wilted spinach, fresh basil, and Parmigiano on marble surface

    Tuscan Chicken Cream Pasta

    Seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmigiano cream in one pan — finished with the tomato jar oil. 40 minutes.

  • Pasta alla zozzona with rigatoni in creamy tomato-egg sauce, guanciale, browned sausage and Pecorino Romano in a wide white bowl

    Pasta alla Zozzona (Roman Hidden Classic)

    Guanciale, sausage, passata, and a carbonara egg emulsion in rigatoni — Rome’s dirty pasta in 40 minutes.

  • Creamy chicken garlic Parmesan pasta in a wide white bowl showing penne in glossy cream sauce with seared chicken pieces, visible garlic slices, fresh parsley, and Parmigiano on marble surface

    Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta

    Seared chicken thighs in a garlic cream sauce — eight cloves cooked to pale gold, Parmigiano added off heat, pasta finished in the sauce. One pan, 40 minutes.

  • One-pan sausage tomato pasta in a wide shallow bowl showing rigatoni coated in deep red sausage tomato sauce with visible sausage chunks, fresh basil, and Pecorino Romano on marble surface

    One-Pan Sausage Tomato Pasta

    Rigatoni cooked directly in sausage and San Marzano tomato sauce — the pasta’s own starch creates a glossy coating without cream. One pan, 35 minutes.

  • Chicken chow mein in a wide bowl showing glossy dark brown sauce coating thin egg noodles with seared chicken strips, shiitake mushrooms, napa cabbage, bean sprouts, and scallions on marble surface

    Easy Chicken Chow Mein Noodles

    Hong Kong egg noodles crisped in a smoking-hot wok with seared chicken and vegetables — four-component soy sauce, cornstarch glaze, 35 minutes.

Fresh & Veggie-Forward Pasta Bowls

Lighter pasta builds centered on herbs, greens, and vibrant seasonal ingredients.

  • Creamy zucchini pasta in a wide shallow white bowl showing vivid green sauce coating rigatoni with intact caramelised zucchini pieces, torn burrata with cream pooling, lemon breadcrumbs, and fresh basil on marble surface

    Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Burrata

    Half the caramelised zucchini blended into green sauce, half kept whole — cold burrata, lemon breadcrumbs on top.

  • Creamy mushroom garlic pasta in a wide white bowl showing pappardelle coated in golden-brown mushroom cream sauce with visible caramelised mushroom pieces, Parmigiano, fresh parsley, and black pepper on marble surface

    Creamy Mushroom Garlic Pasta

    Seared mushrooms for texture and a concentrated mushroom paste for invisible depth — cream sauce over pappardelle, 35 minutes.

  • Fresh homemade basil pesto pasta in a wide white bowl showing vivid green pesto-coated trofie with tender potato pieces and green beans, Parmigiano, and olive oil drizzle on marble surface

    Fresh Homemade Basil Pesto Pasta

    Fresh basil pesto with the traditional Ligurian potato and green bean combination — better than any jar.

  • Creamy sun-dried tomato pasta in a wide white bowl showing rigatoni in deep orange-red cream sauce with visible sun-dried tomatoes, burst cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan on marble surface

    Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

    Parmesan cream built in sun-dried tomato oil with burst cherry tomatoes and toasted pine nuts — 30 minutes.

  • Creamy pumpkin pasta in a wide white bowl showing rigatoni in golden-orange pumpkin cream sauce topped with crispy pancetta, fried sage leaves, toasted hazelnuts, and Parmigiano on marble surface

    Creamy Pumpkin Sauce Pasta with Pancetta

    Pumpkin cream sauce in pancetta fat, topped with crispy pancetta, fried sage, and hazelnuts — 40 minutes.

  • Creamy spinach herb green sauce pasta in a wide white bowl showing vivid green sauce coating rigatoni with toasted pine nuts, extra Parmigiano, and fresh herbs on marble surface

    Creamy Spinach & Herb Green Sauce Pasta

    Four herbs blended raw with cream cheese and Parmigiano — vivid green, rich, and ready in 35 minutes.

  • Creamy zucchini pasta in a wide shallow white bowl showing vivid green sauce coating rigatoni with intact caramelised zucchini pieces, torn burrata with cream pooling, lemon breadcrumbs, and fresh basil on marble surface

    Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Burrata

    Half the caramelised zucchini blended into green sauce, half kept whole — cold burrata, lemon breadcrumbs on top.

  • Creamy mushroom garlic pasta in a wide white bowl showing pappardelle coated in golden-brown mushroom cream sauce with visible caramelised mushroom pieces, Parmigiano, fresh parsley, and black pepper on marble surface

    Creamy Mushroom Garlic Pasta

    Seared mushrooms for texture and a concentrated mushroom paste for invisible depth — cream sauce over pappardelle, 35 minutes.

  • Fresh homemade basil pesto pasta in a wide white bowl showing vivid green pesto-coated trofie with tender potato pieces and green beans, Parmigiano, and olive oil drizzle on marble surface

    Fresh Homemade Basil Pesto Pasta

    Fresh basil pesto with the traditional Ligurian potato and green bean combination — better than any jar.

  • Creamy sun-dried tomato pasta in a wide white bowl showing rigatoni in deep orange-red cream sauce with visible sun-dried tomatoes, burst cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan on marble surface

    Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

    Parmesan cream built in sun-dried tomato oil with burst cherry tomatoes and toasted pine nuts — 30 minutes.

  • Creamy pumpkin pasta in a wide white bowl showing rigatoni in golden-orange pumpkin cream sauce topped with crispy pancetta, fried sage leaves, toasted hazelnuts, and Parmigiano on marble surface

    Creamy Pumpkin Sauce Pasta with Pancetta

    Pumpkin cream sauce in pancetta fat, topped with crispy pancetta, fried sage, and hazelnuts — 40 minutes.

  • Creamy spinach herb green sauce pasta in a wide white bowl showing vivid green sauce coating rigatoni with toasted pine nuts, extra Parmigiano, and fresh herbs on marble surface

    Creamy Spinach & Herb Green Sauce Pasta

    Four herbs blended raw with cream cheese and Parmigiano — vivid green, rich, and ready in 35 minutes.

Core Weeknight Pasta Dinners

Essential, balanced pasta recipes made for repeat cooking.

  • Creamy zucchini pasta in a wide shallow white bowl showing vivid green sauce coating rigatoni with intact caramelised zucchini pieces, torn burrata with cream pooling, lemon breadcrumbs, and fresh basil on marble surface

    Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Burrata

    Half the caramelised zucchini blended into green sauce, half kept whole — cold burrata, lemon breadcrumbs on top.

  • Tuscan chicken cream pasta in a wide shallow white bowl showing penne in golden cream sauce with seared chicken pieces, sun-dried tomatoes, wilted spinach, fresh basil, and Parmigiano on marble surface

    Tuscan Chicken Cream Pasta

    Seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmigiano cream in one pan — finished with the tomato jar oil. 40 minutes.

  • One-pan sausage tomato pasta in a wide shallow bowl showing rigatoni coated in deep red sausage tomato sauce with visible sausage chunks, fresh basil, and Pecorino Romano on marble surface

    One-Pan Sausage Tomato Pasta

    Rigatoni cooked directly in sausage and San Marzano tomato sauce — the pasta’s own starch creates a glossy coating without cream. One pan, 35 minutes.

  • Yaki udon stir-fry in a wide bowl showing thick chewy udon noodles with pork belly, shiitake mushrooms, and vegetables in glossy soy-mirin sauce, topped with bonito flakes, sesame seeds, and pickled red ginger on marble surface

    Yaki Udon Stir-Fry Noodles

    Pork belly, shiitake, and udon in a smoking-hot wok — soy-mirin sauce, bonito flakes, pickled ginger, 27 minutes.

  • Creamy spinach herb green sauce pasta in a wide white bowl showing vivid green sauce coating rigatoni with toasted pine nuts, extra Parmigiano, and fresh herbs on marble surface

    Creamy Spinach & Herb Green Sauce Pasta

    Four herbs blended raw with cream cheese and Parmigiano — vivid green, rich, and ready in 35 minutes.

  • Chicken chow mein in a wide bowl showing glossy dark brown sauce coating thin egg noodles with seared chicken strips, shiitake mushrooms, napa cabbage, bean sprouts, and scallions on marble surface

    Easy Chicken Chow Mein Noodles

    Hong Kong egg noodles crisped in a smoking-hot wok with seared chicken and vegetables — four-component soy sauce, cornstarch glaze, 35 minutes.

  • Lemon garlic shrimp pasta in a wide shallow white bowl showing golden-seared large shrimp over linguine in glossy lemon butter sauce with parsley, basil, and Parmigiano on marble surface

    Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

    Golden-seared shrimp in a white wine, lemon, and butter sauce — one pan, 30 minutes.

  • Creamy pumpkin pasta in a wide white bowl showing rigatoni in golden-orange pumpkin cream sauce topped with crispy pancetta, fried sage leaves, toasted hazelnuts, and Parmigiano on marble surface

    Creamy Pumpkin Sauce Pasta with Pancetta

    Pumpkin cream sauce in pancetta fat, topped with crispy pancetta, fried sage, and hazelnuts — 40 minutes.

  • Spicy peanut butter noodles in a wide bowl showing thick udon noodles coated in deep brown peanut sauce with julienned vegetables, cucumber, chopped peanuts, black sesame seeds, cilantro, and lime wedge on marble surface

    Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles

    Udon in a peanut sauce spiked with bird’s eye chilies and Sichuan peppercorns — better the next day.

  • Creamy zucchini pasta in a wide shallow white bowl showing vivid green sauce coating rigatoni with intact caramelised zucchini pieces, torn burrata with cream pooling, lemon breadcrumbs, and fresh basil on marble surface

    Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Burrata

    Half the caramelised zucchini blended into green sauce, half kept whole — cold burrata, lemon breadcrumbs on top.

  • Tuscan chicken cream pasta in a wide shallow white bowl showing penne in golden cream sauce with seared chicken pieces, sun-dried tomatoes, wilted spinach, fresh basil, and Parmigiano on marble surface

    Tuscan Chicken Cream Pasta

    Seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmigiano cream in one pan — finished with the tomato jar oil. 40 minutes.

  • One-pan sausage tomato pasta in a wide shallow bowl showing rigatoni coated in deep red sausage tomato sauce with visible sausage chunks, fresh basil, and Pecorino Romano on marble surface

    One-Pan Sausage Tomato Pasta

    Rigatoni cooked directly in sausage and San Marzano tomato sauce — the pasta’s own starch creates a glossy coating without cream. One pan, 35 minutes.

  • Yaki udon stir-fry in a wide bowl showing thick chewy udon noodles with pork belly, shiitake mushrooms, and vegetables in glossy soy-mirin sauce, topped with bonito flakes, sesame seeds, and pickled red ginger on marble surface

    Yaki Udon Stir-Fry Noodles

    Pork belly, shiitake, and udon in a smoking-hot wok — soy-mirin sauce, bonito flakes, pickled ginger, 27 minutes.

  • Creamy spinach herb green sauce pasta in a wide white bowl showing vivid green sauce coating rigatoni with toasted pine nuts, extra Parmigiano, and fresh herbs on marble surface

    Creamy Spinach & Herb Green Sauce Pasta

    Four herbs blended raw with cream cheese and Parmigiano — vivid green, rich, and ready in 35 minutes.

  • Chicken chow mein in a wide bowl showing glossy dark brown sauce coating thin egg noodles with seared chicken strips, shiitake mushrooms, napa cabbage, bean sprouts, and scallions on marble surface

    Easy Chicken Chow Mein Noodles

    Hong Kong egg noodles crisped in a smoking-hot wok with seared chicken and vegetables — four-component soy sauce, cornstarch glaze, 35 minutes.

  • Lemon garlic shrimp pasta in a wide shallow white bowl showing golden-seared large shrimp over linguine in glossy lemon butter sauce with parsley, basil, and Parmigiano on marble surface

    Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

    Golden-seared shrimp in a white wine, lemon, and butter sauce — one pan, 30 minutes.

  • Creamy pumpkin pasta in a wide white bowl showing rigatoni in golden-orange pumpkin cream sauce topped with crispy pancetta, fried sage leaves, toasted hazelnuts, and Parmigiano on marble surface

    Creamy Pumpkin Sauce Pasta with Pancetta

    Pumpkin cream sauce in pancetta fat, topped with crispy pancetta, fried sage, and hazelnuts — 40 minutes.

Browse All Pasta Recipes

Explore the full collection of simple and weeknight-ready pasta dishes.

  • Chicken fettuccine alfredo in a wide white bowl showing silky golden pasta twirled with sliced seared chicken strips, freshly grated Parmigiano, and fresh parsley on marble surface

    Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

    Seared chicken over fettuccine emulsified with butter, Parmigiano, and pasta water — the authentic no-cream Alfredo, 40 minutes.

  • Close-up of baked three-cheese mac and cheese showing golden broiled cheese crust over creamy macaroni with stretchy melted cheese plated in a shallow ceramic bowl

    Baked Mac and Cheese

    Cheddar, Gruyère, and mozzarella melted into a béchamel off the heat — layered with underdone macaroni, baked bubbling, broiled golden. Serves 12.

  • Oven baked chicken thighs with cheesy spaghetti in a wide shallow bowl showing two deeply golden crispy chicken thighs alongside cacio e pepe spaghetti, charred broccolini, and a heavy grating of Parmesan on marble surface

    Baked Chicken Thighs with Cheesy Spaghetti

    Smoked paprika crispy chicken thighs, cacio e pepe spaghetti with tempered cheese paste, and charred broccolini — one bowl, Parmesan over everything, 55 minutes.

  • Creamy chicken garlic Parmesan pasta in a wide white bowl showing penne in glossy cream sauce with seared chicken pieces, visible garlic slices, fresh parsley, and Parmigiano on marble surface

    Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta

    Seared chicken thighs in a garlic cream sauce — eight cloves cooked to pale gold, Parmigiano added off heat, pasta finished in the sauce. One pan, 40 minutes.

  • Tomato pasta with ricotta and Italian sausage in a wide white bowl showing fusilli in deep red tomato sauce with visible sausage chunks, creamy ricotta swirls, fresh basil, and Parmesan on marble surface

    Tomato Pasta with Ricotta & Italian Sausage

    Deeply browned sausage, caramelised tomato paste, and crushed tomatoes — whole milk ricotta folded in off the heat for creamy finish without cream. 40 minutes.

  • Lemon chicken cutlet orzo in a wide white bowl showing creamy yellow-tinted orzo with sliced golden crispy cutlet strips fanned over the top, Parmesan, and lemon zest on marble surface

    Lemon Chicken Cutlet Orzo

    Crispy Parmesan-breaded cutlets sliced over creamy caramelised onion, double lemon, and ricotta orzo — 55 minutes.

  • Chicken chow mein in a wide bowl showing glossy dark brown sauce coating thin egg noodles with seared chicken strips, shiitake mushrooms, napa cabbage, bean sprouts, and scallions on marble surface

    Easy Chicken Chow Mein Noodles

    Hong Kong egg noodles crisped in a smoking-hot wok with seared chicken and vegetables — four-component soy sauce, cornstarch glaze, 35 minutes.

  • Classic cacio e pepe pasta with silky Pecorino-coated tonnarelli, cracked black pepper and grated Pecorino Romano in a wide white bowl

    Classic Cacio e Pepe Pasta

    Toasted cracked pepper, two cheeses, and chilled butter — the no-clump paste technique that makes this finally work.

  • Fresh lemon chicken orzo in a wide shallow white bowl showing creamy lemon-tinted orzo with seared chicken pieces, cherry tomatoes, wilted spinach, crumbled feta, and fresh dill on marble surface

    Fresh Lemon Chicken Orzo

    Seared chicken thighs simmered in lemony stock with feta, spinach, and dill — one pan, 40 minutes.

  • Creamy mushroom garlic pasta in a wide white bowl showing pappardelle coated in golden-brown mushroom cream sauce with visible caramelised mushroom pieces, Parmigiano, fresh parsley, and black pepper on marble surface

    Creamy Mushroom Garlic Pasta

    Seared mushrooms for texture and a concentrated mushroom paste for invisible depth — cream sauce over pappardelle, 35 minutes.

  • Brown butter sage gnocchi with crispy prosciutto in a wide white bowl showing golden-edged gnocchi in glossy brown butter sauce with crispy sage leaves, crumbled prosciutto, Parmigiano, and toasted hazelnuts on marble surface

    Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi with Crispy Prosciutto

    Gnocchi tossed in brown butter with fried sage until golden-edged, emulsified with gnocchi water, finished with crispy prosciutto and Parmigiano — 25 minutes.

  • Yaki udon stir-fry in a wide bowl showing thick chewy udon noodles with pork belly, shiitake mushrooms, and vegetables in glossy soy-mirin sauce, topped with bonito flakes, sesame seeds, and pickled red ginger on marble surface

    Yaki Udon Stir-Fry Noodles

    Pork belly, shiitake, and udon in a smoking-hot wok — soy-mirin sauce, bonito flakes, pickled ginger, 27 minutes.

Explore More Bowls & Balanced Meal Bowls

  • Spicy tuna rice bowl in a wide bowl showing sesame-crusted tuna slices over sushi rice with gochugaru mayo drizzle, julienned cucumber, shredded carrot, edamame, avocado, pickled ginger, nori strips, and sesame seeds

    Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl

    Sushi-grade tuna in a mixed sesame crust seared 45 seconds for a raw centre — over sushi rice with gochugaru-sriracha Kewpie mayo, avocado, cucumber, and pickled ginger. 45 minutes.

  • Steak salad bowl with sliced sirloin, mixed greens, roasted cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and garlic vinaigrette

    Steak Salad Bowl with Garlic Vinaigrette

    Seared sirloin over fresh greens with roasted tomatoes, feta, and bold garlic vinaigrette.

  • Thai peanut chicken noodle bowl in a wide bowl showing flat rice noodles with seared chicken, stir-fried bell pepper, snap peas, and carrots in glossy peanut sauce — topped with crushed peanuts, cilantro, mint, sesame seeds, and lime wedge

    Thai Peanut Chicken Noodle Bowl

    Seared chicken and flat rice noodles tossed in sriracha-ginger peanut sauce with stir-fried vegetables — cilantro, mint, crushed peanuts, and lime over the top. 45 minutes.

  • Close-up of fresh tuna poke bowl showing marinated ahi tuna cubes, colorful vegetables, and sesame seeds on seasoned rice

    Tuna Poke Bowl

    Authentic Hawaiian tuna poke bowl with marinated ahi, seasoned rice, vegetables, and spicy mayo.

  • Greek chicken gyro rice bowl in a wide shallow bowl showing golden spiced chicken strips over basmati rice with cucumber-tomato salad, a generous dollop of tzatziki, crumbled feta, fresh parsley, and lemon wedges

    Greek Chicken Gyro Rice Bowl

    Oregano-cumin marinated chicken seared golden over basmati rice — with a full batch of authentic tzatziki, cucumber-tomato salad in red wine vinegar, and crumbled feta. 45 minutes.

  • Hot honey salmon rice bowl in a wide shallow bowl showing glossy caramelised hot honey glazed salmon over jasmine rice with quick-pickled carrots, cucumber slices, avocado, edamame, sesame seeds, and scallions on marble surface

    Hot Honey Salmon Rice Bowl

    Salmon seared in sesame oil and glazed with gochugaru hot honey in the final minute — over jasmine rice with pickled carrots, avocado, and soy sauce. 35 minutes.

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