33 Easy Pasta Recipes for Any Time of Day, and Any Day of the Week

From fettuccine Alfredo to stovetop ziti, every one of these pasta recipes can be made with minimal effort, and in some cases, minimal ingredients.

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Updated June 12, 2024
Overhead view of bucatini-all'Amatriciana.

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There's a dish for every mood, but sometimes an easy pasta recipe is exactly what you need. Sure, every now and then we love spending hours lingering over a perfect slow-cooked red sauce or hearty lasagna Napoletana, but there are also days when you need to get dinner on the table fast. For a delicious pasta dinner that's doable on a weeknight, check out 33 of our favorite quick and easy pasta recipes below. Whether you only have the most basic pantry staples on hand (olive oil, garlic, maybe a can of tomatoes), or you happen to have a tin of sardines, breadcrumbs, or a butternut squash, we have something that is just your speed.

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