A heaping bowl of pasta can be the perfect remedy for a long day, but it’s no coincidence that those are also when making dinner feels most like a chore. There is hope, though—and it comes in the shape of whatever pasta (even orzo!) is in your pantry. With some veggies and a few other ingredients already in your kitchen, you really can cook dinner in a pinch.
Get the recipe for Bobby Flay’s Brown-Butter Penne with Mushrooms and Butternut Squash.
Hungry for something with meat? Give this Leek and Bacon Pasta a try.
So menu planning is simpler for you, we’ve rounded up our favorite one-pot pasta ideas, low-effort orzo dishes, and other easy weeknight pasta recipes:
One-Pot Pasta Recipes
One Pot French Onion Pasta Recipe
One Pot Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Recipe
One Pot Broccoli Rabe and Mushroom Pasta Bake Recipe
Easy Orzo Recipes
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Squash & Zucchini Pasta Recipes
Zesty Jalapeño Pesto Pasta with Zucchini and Corn Recipe
Bobby Flay’s Toasted Zucchini Pasta Recipe
Squash Carbonara with Crispy Mushrooms Recipe
Simple Vegetarian Pasta Recipes
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Recipe
Bobby Flay’s Spaghetti with Cherry Tomato Sauce Recipe
Bobby Flay’s Kale Stem Pesto Pasta Recipe
Even More Simple Vegetarian Pasta Recipes
Mushroom Pasta Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing
Orecchiette with Ricotta, Asparagus, Tomatoes, and Garlic-Lemon Breadcrumbs Recipe