7 pasta recipes for every night of the week

Comforting bowls of pasta for every kind of night.

Pasta is one of those weeknight heroes you can always count on—it's versatile, comforting, and happy to take on whatever flavors you're in the mood for. With these pasta recipes, you'll never get bored. From fun, briny Dirty Martini Spaghetti to veggie-packed Easy Lasagna Primavera, this collection has a pasta dinner for every night of the week.

01 of 07

One-Pan Dirty Martini Spaghetti

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"Dishes like these are what I make when I'm craving something a little salty and indulgent and don't want to overthink dinner. It's elegant enough for a date night or company and quick enough to throw together on a weeknight. It's all made in one pan, perfect for evenings when drink and dinner are one and the same." —Sara Bir, Former Senior Editor

02 of 07

Easy Lasagna Primavera

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"While lasagna may sound like a big production, this one is really streamlined. No-cook noodles, uncooked asparagus, frozen peas, and jarred Alfredo sauce make it fast to assemble. If you want to make a homemade sauce, you can." —Robin Asbell, Recipe Developer

03 of 07

Stovetop Stuffed Shells

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"There's no need to turn on the oven with this easy (and quicker) recipe. It starts with cooking the shells, which should be very al dente so they're easier to fill and don't end up overcooked. A ricotta-and-parmesan filling is added, and the shells are arranged atop store-bought marinara. Topped with cheese, covered, and cooked for just a few more minutes, it's a weeknight winner." —Sara Haas, Recipe Developer

04 of 07

20-Minute Barbecue Chicken Pasta

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"There are only so many nights I'm going to make homemade pizza. Pasta, on the other hand, is as simple as boiling water. When I tried adding barbecue chicken pizza toppings to pasta, the combination was just as satisfying, much faster and easier, and only five ingredients!" —Jill Silverman Hough, Recipe Developer

05 of 07

Tortellini alla Medici

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"Though I'm sure the Italian chef who made my repeat order would scoff, I make tortellini alla Medici all in one pan instead of boiling the pasta separately. With that shortcut, I can have a delicious, comforting pasta dish in 20 minutes with no need to boil a pot of water." —Ivy Manning, Recipe Developer

06 of 07

Chicken Fajita Pasta

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"My dad has a few signature dishes he makes, but my favorite has always been his fajitas. I loved the sizzle and the magnificent smell that only got better once he started cooking the chicken and spices. Fast forward to today. My family loves pasta for dinner, so I got to work pasta-fying fajitas so I can satisfy all of our cravings." —Sara Haas, Recipe Developer

07 of 07

Lazy Meatball Pasta Bake

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"It has all of the flavors of a lasagna with a whole lot less work. Melty pockets of three-cheese mixture and golden brown mini meatballs top a baking dish full of saucy noodles, and the only prep you'll do is pouring, stirring, dolloping, and sprinkling. Kids can easily get in on this one too." —Coco Morante, Recipe Developer

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