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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.
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
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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
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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
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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Recipe
Bobby Flay’s Spaghetti with Cherry Tomato Sauce Recipe
Bobby Flay’s Kale Stem Pesto Pasta Recipe
Bobby Flay’s Corn Cacio e Pepe Recipe
Orecchiette with Ricotta, Asparagus, Tomatoes, and Garlic-Lemon Breadcrumbs Recipe