7 Pasta Dinners for Every Night of the Week

Corey Williams

6 May 2024 at 1:20 pm·2-min read

Even the pickiest of eaters will love these pasta dinners.

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"Pasta" is always a great answer to "What's for dinner?" If you're in need of some fresh ideas to shake things up, you've come to the right place. Make sure to bookmark this list of pasta recipes to make every night of the week—it'll simplify your suppers and make your evenings much more delicious.

Monday: Pancetta Primavera Rigatoni

"This pancetta primavera rigatoni really is a tremendous bowl of pasta. Thanks to the pancetta, it's rich and decadent, but thanks to all the herbs and veggies, it's also fresh and vibrant." —Chef John

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Tuesday: Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles

"“Umami noodles that you can set and forget? It’s perfect!” says Amanda Stanfield.

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Wednesday: Shrimp Pesto Penne

"Shrimp pesto penne takes just minutes to prepare—both shrimp and snap peas cook very quickly while you boil the pasta, and the pesto is ready-made." —Nicole McLaughlin

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Thursday: Broccoli Alfredo Pasta

"This broccoli Alfredo pasta is so pretty made with farfalle, also called bow-tie pasta. Of course, you may use fettuccine if you prefer." —Brenda Venable

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Friday: Cowboy Spaghetti

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"Everyone will love this cowboy spaghetti, a fun twist with bacon, cheese, and pasta in a spicy beef and tomato sauce. The best part is that it’s a one-dish meal, cooked in a cast iron skillet." —TheDailyGourmet

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Saturday: Chicken Marsala Fettuccine

"Chicken marsala over fettucine is a wonderfully rich Italian-American dish. Think chicken cutlets, mushrooms, and spinach cooked in a creamy Marsala wine sauce served over pasta—the ultimate comfort food." —Renu Dhar

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Sunday: Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

"Five cheese ziti al forno is a delicious pasta bake made with ready-made marinara and alfredo sauces, Italian cheese blend, ricotta, ziti, and topped with panko bread crumbs and Parmesan." —Juliana Hale

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7 Pasta Dinners for Every Night of the Week

Monday: Pancetta Primavera Rigatoni

Tuesday: Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles

Wednesday: Shrimp Pesto Penne

Thursday: Broccoli Alfredo Pasta

Friday: Cowboy Spaghetti

Saturday: Chicken Marsala Fettuccine

Sunday: Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

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