12 Pasta Recipes So Good You’ll Want To Make Them Every Week

If pasta night is your favorite night of the week, this roundup will give you plenty of new dishes to love. From creamy chicken pastas and fun viral recipes to fresh veggie-packed salads and bold spicy favorites, these recipes prove that pasta can be quick, comforting, and endlessly creative. Each one is simple to make, full of flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends when you want something satisfying without a lot of work.

Stuffed Rigatoni Pasta Pie

A baked pasta pie with rigatoni noodles standing upright, topped with melted cheese and garnished with fresh basil. — Stuffed Rigatoni Pasta Pie. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

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This impressive pasta pie layers rigatoni with seasoned beef, tomatoes, herbs, and plenty of cheese. It bakes into a delicious sliceable dish that is packed with classic Italian flavor.
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Supreme Pasta Salad

Inspired by Olive Garden, this gluten free pasta salad is loaded with veggies, cheese, and plenty of zesty flavor. Leave out the pepperoni for a vegetarian version everyone can enjoy.
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Taco Pasta Casserole

This Easy Baked Taco Casserole is ready in about 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights. Cheesy, kid-approved, & endlessly customizable with your favorite toppings!
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Tortellini Pasta Salad

A white oval dish filled with tortellini pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves, all mixed with green pesto sauce. A spoon is on the side. — Tortellini Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cheese-filled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto come together for a hearty pasta salad that works as a main dish or a side. It is easy to prep ahead and perfect for picnics or potlucks.
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Tuna Pesto Pasta

This quick pasta combines tuna, pesto, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and garlic for a bright and satisfying weeknight meal. It is easy, fresh, and full of flavor.
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Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad with Roasted Vegetables

Earthy walnut pesto coats pasta and roasted vegetables for a colorful salad with great texture. It is flavorful, wholesome, and perfect for make ahead meals.
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White Wine Chicken Pasta

A pan filled with bowtie pasta mixed with diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, crumbled cheese, and herbs. — White Wine Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Chicken and bowtie pasta simmer in a light white wine sauce with garlic and oregano. It is a bright, flavorful dish that feels special but cooks fast enough for a busy weeknight.
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Zucchini Mushroom Pasta

This quick and easy pasta pairs sautéed zucchini and mushrooms with simple seasonings for a dish that is ready in under 30 minutes. It is ideal for nights when you want something tasty with minimal effort.
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Spicy Vodka Pasta

A bowl of shell pasta with orange-colored sauce, topped with grated cheese and chopped green herbs, placed on a light surface next to a cheese grater and a pink napkin. — Spicy Vodka Pasta. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

This creamy, spicy pasta can be made with or without vodka and easily adapted to vegan or vegetarian diets. It is rich, bold, and perfect for date night or a quick comfort meal.
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Spring Pasta with Peas and Oyster Mushrooms

A bowl of wide, green pappardelle pasta topped with sautéed mushrooms, greens, and thinly sliced onions, placed on a striped cloth. — Spring Pasta with Peas and Oyster Mushrooms. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

A fresh vegan pasta featuring a pea shoot pesto and roasted oyster mushrooms. It is bright, flavorful, and ready in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for springtime dinners.
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Steakhouse Pasta

plate full of steakhouse paste with a bite on a fork. — Steakhouse Pasta. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget .

Creamy pasta tossed with spinach and topped with juicy steak pieces. It is a cozy everyday meal that also feels gourmet enough for guests.
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Spicy Shrimp Pasta with Bloody Mary Vodka Sauce

A pot of spaghetti with shrimp in tomato sauce, garnished with celery leaves, sits on a marble surface with a wooden spoon, forks, and a green-striped towel nearby. — Spicy Shrimp Pasta with Bloody Mary Vodka Sauce. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

This spicy shrimp pasta features a unique Bloody Mary style vodka sauce that adds heat and tang. It is gluten free, full of flavor, and sure to become a new favorite.
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