Weeknight Dinner Ideas

Find your favorite beloved Italian classic recipes that are easy enough to enjoy any night of the week.
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Baked Chicken Meatballs with Orzo and Parmesan Cream Sauce
An easy chicken meatballs with orzo recipe starring herby chicken meatballs baked in a buttery Parmesan cream sauce—perfect weeknight pasta night dish.
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Silky Tomato And Cream Pasta Sauce With Bucatini
This easy-to-make (and easy-to-love) tomato sauce recipe gets its irresistible texture and flavor from its dose of dairy—butter and heavy cream. We love serving it up with long, hollow Bucatini noodles.
two plates of spaghetti with garlic bread and seasoning on the side next to bowls of other food
Pasta al Limone – Creamy Lemon Pasta
Pay homage to the sweet and tangy brilliance of your favorite citrus fruit with this easy weeknight recipe. Pasta al Limone is a creamy, buttery, lemony pasta sure to brighten your dinner table.
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One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
Check out this recipe for creamy pesto chicken pasta. Creamy, buttery chicken and our Italian Cavatappi come together with earthy-sweet basil, fresh spinach and nutty Parmesan in this tasty pasta dish.
pan fried gnocchi with broccoli cheese sauce in a cast iron skillet
Pan Fried Gnocchi with Broccoli Cheese Sauce
This broccoli cheese pan fried gnocchi is easy to make and comes together in just over 30 minutes, making it perfect any night of the week. Loaded with delicious potato gnocchi, easy cheese sauce and tender broccoli, your entire family will love this recipe.
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Sweet Pepper & Onion Pasta with Italian Sausage
This easy weeknight pasta recipe is everything you love about your favorite Italian sausage sandwich.
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Egg Fettuccine with Parmigiano & Prosciutto Cream Sauce
A recipe using our special fettuccine egg pasta with a simple sauce of Parmesan and cream. Top with thinly sliced prosciutto for a tasty presentation.
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Skillet Ricotta Meatballs
These Ricotta Meatballs from @dishingouthealth are tender, juicy, and fluffy thanks to the magic of ricotta cheese. ✨ Whether you're serving them over pasta, on a cozy bed of polenta, or simply with some crusty bread to soak up that sauce, these little bites of heaven will have everyone asking for seconds.
pasta with pesto and pesto sauce in a skillet
Fusilli Pasta with Easy Tomato and Pesto Sauce
This fusilli pasta recipe combines your favorite tangy tomato pasta sauce with sweet, herby pesto. If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight pasta dish loaded with flavor, look no further.
one pot creamy pesto chicken pasta in a skillet
One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
Get ready for the best of both worlds! This creamy pesto chicken pasta marries your favorite buttery cream sauce with a brilliant, sweet basil flavor. Turn it up a notch with spicy pepper flakes.
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Instant Pot Spaghetti And Meatballs
This one-pot Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs form our friend Skinnytaste is a fast and easy dish the whole family will love!
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Sheet Pan Broccoli, Cheese and Chicken Pasta
When it comes to busy weeknights, we love a sheet pan pasta recipe. This one features our curly Cavatappi noodles in a cheesy chicken and broccoli bake.
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Cavatappi with Peas, Pancetta and Goat Cheese
Easy enough for a weeknight and impressive enough for dinner guests, this creamy pasta with goat cheese dish is one you’re going to want to have on-hand.
spaghetti pomodoro with kale and white beans in a bowl on a table
Spaghetti Pomodoro with Kale and White Beans
This pasta Pomodoro recipe makes delicious use of pantry items such as canned tomatoes, white beans and breadcrumbs. And it’s a 30-minute all-in-one meal! Between the protein, fiber, and sneaky serving of vegetables, it doesn’t even need any sides.
pasta with prosciutto, arugula and peas on a white plate
Pappardelle with Prosciutto, Arugula and Peas
There’s more to pasta than tomato sauce and meatballs. We’ve created a simple pappardelle recipe by partnering up our famously rich and golden egg pasta with flavorful greens and savory prosciutto for a pasta night they won’t forget.