It is your ultimate guide to transforming tomato sauce into quick, easy, and delicious weeknight wonders! From cheesy baked pasta dishes and one-pot dinners to lighter, vegetarian meals, we’ve got ideas that are perfect for busy nights. Whether you’re craving a kid-friendly baked casserole, a hearty chicken dinner, or a tasty meatless option, these recipes are sure to please the whole family. Say goodbye to the same old spaghetti and discover how a jar of tomato sauce can elevate your weeknight meals with these tasty, no-fuss ideas!
Cheesy Baked Chicken Meatballs in Sauce
Tender, juicy meatballs cook to perfection as they gently poach in the tomato sauce, then are topped with melty mozzarella. No need to roll the meatballs—just simple, effortless, and irresistibly delicious!
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Baked Ravioli
Cheesy Baked Ravioli is the easiest pasta casserole for busy weeknights yet impressive enough to serve guests. With no cooking or boiling required, just layer the ingredients and bake it in the oven. Plus, there are only 5 ingredients!
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Instant Pot Shrimp Pasta
This Instant Pot Shrimp Pasta is a reader favorite! Shrimp and penne pasta are cooked in a luxurious tomato cream sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s so good!
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Chicken Baked Ziti
This Baked Ziti with Chicken is packed with flavor and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinner or entertaining guests. Made with ground chicken and creamy ricotta, it is an easy chicken pasta recipe.
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Chicken Parmesan Pasta
All the flavors of chicken parmesan are combined with pasta, to make the easiest instant pot meal, that is ready in under 30 minutes. So so good!
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Best Ever Eggplant Parmesan
This Eggplant Parmesan has a superior crunch exterior, with a soft and tender interior – all without frying. It is exceptionally flavorful, super fast, healthy, and comes together in 30 minutes, from start to finish – Absolutely delicious!
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Chicken Mushroom Pasta
This Chicken Mushroom Pasta is ready in under 30 minutes. Aldente pasta is smothered in a lusciously creamy pink sauce and is loaded with chunks of tender chicken and buttery mushrooms. It is indulgent but not ridiculously rich. Swap out cream for coconut milk for a healthier twist!
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Chicken Vodka Pasta
This Chicken Vodka Pasta is thick, luxurious and is ready in 30 minutes. It is fast and will please everyone at the diner table. Skip vodka to make it family friendly!
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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe is the absolute best! Ready in under 30 minutes, it features crispy chicken cutlets, smothered in marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese – A restaurant quality dish!
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Instant Pot Ground Chicken Pasta
This Instant Pot Ground Chicken Pasta is a simple, 30-minute dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Penne pasta and ground chicken are cooked together using jarred sauce, for an effortless meal. No stock!
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Instant Pot Penne alla Vodka
This Instant Pot Penne alla Vodka is super easy and ready in 20 minutes. Toss in some cubed chicken or shrimp for added protein. It’s thick, creamy and luxurious!
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Spicy Chicken Pasta
This Spicy Chicken Pasta Recipe is anything but bland! Toss your favorite noodles in a luscious creamy tomato sauce that is loaded with flavor – A restaurant quality meal ready in about 30 minutes.
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Creamy Pasta without Cream
So creamy, so rich, so amazing yet so much healthier Instant pot pasta with tomato cream sauce made with a secret ingredient. You will never miss the cream!
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