Our Top 5 Foolproof Pasta Recipes From This Year

Pasta lovers, these tried-and-true favorites belong on your table! Each recipe here delivers on flavor and ease, so you’ll never be stuck wondering what to make for dinner. Give them a try—especially for when nothing else sounds good.

Updated on Fri, 08 May 2026
Spring Green Pesto Pasta Salad served chilled on a rustic wooden table, with a fork twirling a bite that includes fresh baby arugula and a sprinkle of lemon zest. Save
Spring Green Pesto Pasta Salad served chilled on a rustic wooden table, with a fork twirling a bite that includes fresh baby arugula and a sprinkle of lemon zest. | tiziristudio.com
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Spring Green Pesto Pasta Salad

Spring Green Pesto Pasta Salad served chilled on a rustic wooden table, with a fork twirling a bite that includes fresh baby arugula and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
Spring Green Pesto Pasta Salad served chilled on a rustic wooden table, with a fork twirling a bite that includes fresh baby arugula and a sprinkle of lemon zest. | tiziristudio.com

Fresh basil pesto, snap peas, and tender pasta make this cold salad a vibrant, veg-packed option for spring or summer lunches.

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Mediterranean Summer Pasta With Greek Olives & Feta

Mediterranean Summer Pasta With Greek Olives & Feta
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"Absolutely loved the briny olives and feta—such a burst of flavor! Even my picky teen went back for seconds." —Jess

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Baked Ziti Italian Pasta Casserole

Freshly baked Baked Ziti served warm on a rustic wooden table, with rich tomato sauce and creamy ricotta layers.
Freshly baked Baked Ziti served warm on a rustic wooden table, with rich tomato sauce and creamy ricotta layers. | tiziristudio.com

Cheesy, saucy, and bubbling hot—this casserole brings all the comforts of a classic Italian-American dinner right to your table.

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Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta

Tongs lifting a portion of Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta Lite from a skillet, with steam rising from tender pasta, buttery shrimp, and bright lemon zest.
Tongs lifting a portion of Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta Lite from a skillet, with steam rising from tender pasta, buttery shrimp, and bright lemon zest. | tiziristudio.com

"So fast and so tasty! The lemony sauce really brings out the shrimp—my go-to when I need an easy weeknight meal." —Roxy

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Easy Picnic Pasta Salad

Zesty Easy Picnic Pasta Salad featuring mozzarella pearls, bell peppers, and fresh herbs in a tangy Italian dressing.
Zesty Easy Picnic Pasta Salad featuring mozzarella pearls, bell peppers, and fresh herbs in a tangy Italian dressing. | tiziristudio.com

Packed with crunchy veggies, mozzarella, and Italian dressing, this picnic-perfect salad is always a hit at potlucks and summer gatherings.

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