Don’t let this week slip by without treating yourself to 15 pasta recipes that will make your meals unforgettable. These dishes are all about comfort, flavor, and a little bit of indulgence—perfect for when you need a pick-me-up or just want to try something new. Whether you’re dining solo or sharing with friends, these pasta recipes will leave you wondering why you ever settled for anything less!
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup
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On a chilly evening, when you’re craving a hug in a bowl, Chicken Gnocchi Soup scoots in like a deliciously soft sweater. It’s like grandma’s house, a blanket fort, and your favorite PJs all teamed up to comfort you, via your palates. You thought gnocchi was just an adorable pasta until it floated in a soup so good, your slurps will demand an encore. After all, spoons up for the soup that deserves a standing ovation!
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Copycat Il Fornaio Rigatoni Alla Vodka
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Ready for a dish that wears a disguise? It’s like your favorite restaurant packed up, moved into your dining room, and started paying your rent; that’s Copycat Il Fornaio Rigatoni Alla Vodka experience. When you fork through this saucy masterpiece, expect applause from your inner food critic. Everyone knows it’s not just about saving pennies, it’s about that jackpot flavor hitting the spot every time.
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Blackstone Tortellini with Meatballs
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Sometimes, all you need is a little sizzle from the griddle to take pasta night from “meh” to “more, please,” and that’s exactly what you get with Blackstone Tortellini with Meatballs. Here’s where your favorite tortellini gets jazzed up in a way that’ll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about pasta. It’s like your kitchen turned into a hip food truck without the long lines. Forks ready for the twirl of your life, folks!
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Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad
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Life’s too short for boring salads, and with Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad stepping onto the scene, you’ll wonder why chickens ever bothered walking when they could be twirling in a salad like this. Grab that chicken from the deli and give it a new lease on life amidst twirls of pasta and a fiesta of veggies. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s got more layers of yum than your favorite lasagna.
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Smoked Shotgun Shells
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Don’t let the name fool you, Smoked Shotgun Shells won’t put a hole in your dinner plans—they’re about to shoot them straight to stardom. Imagine a dish that’s locked and loaded with flavor that’s sure to blow away your backyard barbecue competition. So button up those flannels and fire up the smoker—it’s time to impress the neighbors with some true culinary firepower. But fair warning, you’ll be asked to make this one again.
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Baked Feta Pasta
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Sometimes a dish comes along that’s so simple yet so genius, it starts a full-blown internet trend—enter Baked Feta Pasta. Cheese lovers, rejoice and preheat those ovens, because this is about to become your new Thursday night ritual. It’s like the alchemy of turning ordinary ingredients into a gourmet dish with only a baking dish and a bit of time. Thanks, internet, we owe you one for this creamy, tangy sensation.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole
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Never judge a book by its title, especially when Sloppy Joe Casserole is on the page. This dish takes sloppy to sophisticated without trying too hard – because even a casserole deserves a glow-up. Pull this beauty out of the oven, and watch as the oohs and aahs compete with the rumbling tummies. There’s something about that bubbly, cheesy crust that turns dinner time into a little celebration.
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Million Dollar Spaghetti
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If pasta had a VIP section, Million Dollar Spaghetti would be lounging there, sipping a fancy drink. This is the dish you choose when you want to woo your dinner guests without flashing actual cash. As the layers of cheesy, meaty goodness mingle, they whisper a promise of opulence in every bite. But let’s keep it real—your wallet can totally sit with us.
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Pasta with Ricotta & Tomatoes
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Just when you thought summer had all the fun, in comes Pasta with Ricotta & Tomatoes, twirling into your kitchen with flavors brighter than your aunt’s neon fanny pack. This dish dances the line between light and indulgent, proving once and for all that comfort food doesn’t need to wear a heavy coat. Expect plate-cleaning and happy sighs, with kids asking if tomatoes are candy now. Spoiler: They might just be!
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Creamy Spinach Orzo
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Oh, Creamy Spinach Orzo, you sly dish — you’ve figured out how to make greens someone’s favorite part of dinner! Tucked away in this creamy dream is the secret to making “vegetables” the word everyone longs to hear. As the steam rises, so does the anticipation for a dish that promises to be both comforting and a tiny bit virtuous. At the end of the meal, just try to tell the kids there was spinach in there!
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Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta
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Look out, there’s a new greens-keeper in town and it’s Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Pasta! The broccoli rabe steps up to the plate, bringing a bitter kick that’s the perfect foil to our savory sausage. It’s the kind of plate-crowd-pleaser that has everyone conveniently forgetting their former veggie biases. It’s not magic; it’s just really, really good pasta.
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Spaetzle
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Let’s talk about a noodle that’s not really a noodle—but Spaetzle has swag that pasta can only dream of. With a name that’s almost as fun to say as it is to eat, Spaetzle cruises onto your plate with a texture that’s downright flirtatious. You’ll marvel at how something so simple can be the superhero side dish your schnitzel didn’t know it needed. Cue the drooling; you’re not in noodle town anymore.
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Tortellini Soup with Sausage
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When soup and pasta hold hands, magic happens, and Tortellini Soup with Sausage is here to cast that spell. It’s basically the foodie equivalent of a best-selling novel that you just can’t put down. Dive spoon-first into this brothy masterpiece and let the Tortellini be the plot twist you didn’t see coming. Just when you think it can’t get any cozier, along comes the sausage with a flavor hug.
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Turkey Stuffed Shells with Pesto
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Buckle up for a flavor trip where Turkey Stuffed Shells with Pesto is your very capable pilot. It’s Thanksgiving and Italy blended into a harmonious dish that’ll make your palate sing louder than the opera. The pesto doesn’t just join the party—it starts the dance-off, with turkey following suit in a graceful groove. It’s a new kind of fusion that feels like a festive, family hug on a plate.
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Pizza Pasta Salad
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Who said pizza and pasta can’t be best pals? Toss them into a salad and you’ve got yourself a dish that’ll keep everyone at the picnic table guessing. When you dig into Pizza Pasta Salad, surprise and delight are the main courses, followed by a chorus of “more, please!” Let’s not forget, this combo is the life of the party—even if the party is just in your kitchen.
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