Top 8 Delicious and Easy Pasta Recipes for Weeknight Dinners

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1. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio 

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Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. In a pan, sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil until fragrant. Toss cooked spaghetti in the garlic oil. Garnish with parsley, grated Parmesan, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. 

2. Pasta Primavera 

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Cook your favorite pasta according to package instructions. In a separate pan, sauté mixed vegetables (bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, zucchini, etc.) until tender-crisp.  

3. Creamy Pesto Pasta 

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Cook pasta as directed. In a saucepan, combine pesto sauce with heavy cream over low heat until warm. Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy pesto sauce. Add sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and grated Parmesan for extra flavor. 

4. One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta 

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Combine uncooked pasta, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, olive oil, and vegetable broth in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the pasta is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. 

5. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta   

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Sauté shrimp in olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes until cooked. Remove shrimp from the pan. In the same pan, add chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest.  

6. Carbonara 

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Cook spaghetti until al dente. In a bowl, whisk eggs, grated Parmesan, black pepper, and cooked bacon pieces. Once pasta is cooked, drain and immediately toss it in the egg mixture until the eggs thicken into a creamy sauce. 

7. Mushroom Alfredo Pasta 

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Sauté sliced mushrooms in butter and garlic until golden. Prepare a classic Alfredo sauce by simmering heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of nutmeg until thickened. 

8. Baked Ziti 

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Cook ziti pasta until al dente. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and Italian seasoning. Combine cooked pasta with marinara sauce and half of the cheese mixture.  

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