13 delicious pasta recipes that will make every dinner feel like a feast

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With simple steps and easily accessible ingredients, these 13 pasta recipes are not just meals, but an experience that turns a regular weeknight dinner into a delicious feast.

Slow Cooker Chili Mac

Cheese covered slow cooker chili mac in the crock pot with a wooden spoon.
Slow Cooker Chili Mac. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Combining the goodness of chili with the comfort of mac & cheese, this slow cooker Chili Mac gives a much-needed cozy twist to your weeknight meals. Using the slow cooker makes dinner a breeze.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chili Mac

Chicken Riggies

Chicken riggies in a bowl topped with Parmesan and green onion.
Chicken Riggies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This delightful recipe brings together succulent chicken, rigatoni pasta, and a slightly spicy, creamy tomato sauce. It’s a comforting dish that’s perfect for when you need comfort food, but still easy enough for any weeknight.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Riggies

Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

Macaroni and cheese in the instant pot with a wooden spoon.
Mac & Cheese. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Whip up the creamiest mac & cheese in no time with this Instant Pot recipe. It’s a hassle-free, one-pot comfort food that promises maximum flavor with minimal effort – perfect for those busy weeknights when you need comfort food pronto!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

Gnocchi with Sauce

Instant Pot Gnocchi with Sauce. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Instant Pot Gnocchi with Sauce. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Soft, pillowy gnocchi enveloped in a robust beefy sauce, all made in your Instant Pot! This recipe offers a comforting meal that feels gourmet, but is simple enough for a weeknight dinner.
Get the Recipe: Gnocchi with Sauce

Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Olive garden chicken pasta on a fork.
Olive Garden Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Craving for Olive Garden but stuck at home? No problem! This recipe recreates the popular Olive Garden Chicken Pasta at home, giving you a comforting, restaurant-quality meal right at your dinner table.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo with Sausage

Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo with Sausage. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo with Sausage. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Creamy, rich, and loaded with savory sausage, this Fettuccine Alfredo takes comfort food to the next level. Thanks to the Instant Pot, you can have this deeply satisfying dish ready in a flash – ideal for those weeknights when you want something indulgent.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo with Sausage

Baked Manicotti

Baked manicotti in a cast iron skillet.
Baked Manicotti. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

With its pasta tubes stuffed with cheesy goodness and covered with a rich tomato sauce, this baked manicotti recipe is pure comfort food. It’s a classic Italian dish that’s perfect for a leisurely weeknight dinner, ensuring each bite is a journey to Italy.
Get the Recipe: Baked Manicotti

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Plate of spaghetti and meatballs topped with parmesan.
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Who can resist the classic combination of spaghetti and meatballs? This recipe makes it even easier with the Instant Pot, serving up a one pot meal that will surely be a hit at your weeknight dinner table.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Tortellini & Meatballs

Two black bowls filled with Blackstone Tortellini & Meatballs.
Tortellini & Meatballs. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Outdoor griddling just doesn’t get any tastier than this! Loaded with tender tortellini, tasty meatballs, and oodles of goodies like spinach, peppers, and onions, this satisfying and colorful dish is easy and can feed a crowd!
Get the Recipe: Tortellini & Meatballs

Tuna Pesto Pasta

Tuna pesto pasta on a white plate with a copper fork.
Tuna Pesto Pasta. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy, under 30-minute tuna pesto pasta recipe with burst cherry tomatoes, spinach, and garlic is a weeknight meal you’ll love.
Get the Recipe: Tuna Pesto Pasta

Spaghetti and Meatballs Soup

Spaghetti and meatballs soup in a cup.
Spaghetti and Meatballs Soup. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Spaghetti and meatballs becomes even cozier when it’s made into soup. This 30-minute dinner idea takes pasta night to new heights.
Get the Recipe: Spaghetti and Meatballs Soup

Pasta alla Norma

Pasta alla Norma in a Dutch oven.
Pasta alla Norma. Photo Credit: Splash of Taste.

Our pasta alla norma recipe will have you saying, “Mamma mia, this is delicious!” This Sicilian classic is a perfect blend of roasted eggplant, tomatoes, cheese, and fresh basil, all tossed in a delicious, flavorful sauce.
Grab the Recipe: Pasta alla Norma

Viral Gigi Hadid Pasta

A white bowl filled with a red pasta topped with cheese and herbs.
Gigi Hadid Pasta. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum

Prepare to be captivated by this effortless yet intensely flavorful creamy and spicy vodka sauce pasta, without the need for vodka. Indulge in the robust and bold taste that this recipe brings to the table while enjoying the ease of its preparation.
Get the Recipe: Gigi Hadid Pasta

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