What to Cook This Week: Easy Recipe Ideas

From 30-minute meals to slow cooker favorites, these simple, family-friendly recipes will keep you inspired all week long.

Image of Ziti with Crispy Cauliflower, Cherry Tomatoes and Lemon

Courtesy Casey Barber

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One-pot pasta fagioli, cake pops and more easy recipes to make this week

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Everyday Salad with Ramp Dressing

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Ziti with Crispy Cauliflower, Cherry Tomatoes and Lemon

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Ziti with Crispy Cauliflower, Cherry Tomatoes and Lemon

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One-pot pasta fagiole recipe

One-Pot Pasta Fagioli

#3

Easy Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Breasts

#4

Cake Pops

Cake Pops

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Pasta nightSEE ALL

Courtesy Elena Besser

Pappardelle 'Carbonara' with Asparagus and Herbs

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Rigatoni with a Quick Cherry Tomato Ragu

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Courtesy Elena Besser

Herby Rigatoni with Toasted Pine Nuts and Dates

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Courtesy Adam Friedlander

Baked Broken Lasagna Pasta with Spinach

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Stovetop Mac and Cheese

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Thai-Inspired Shrimp Pasta

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Orecchiette with Herb-Roasted Tomatoes and Chickpeas recipe

Orecchiette with Herb-Roasted Tomatoes and Chickpeas

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Spicy Vegan Pasta alla Vodka

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Homemade ricotta gnocchi gets smothered in a lemony butter sauce with mint and spring peas.

Easy Ricotta Gnocchi with Peas, Parmesan and Mint

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Courtesy Adam Friedlander

Baked Lemony Broccoli and Mushroom Pasta

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Slow-Cooker Alfredo 3 Ways

Slow-Cooker Pasta Alfredo 3 Ways

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Light Bolognese sauce

Lightened-Up Bolognese Sauce

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Ali Rosen's Pesto Vinaigrette Pasta

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Change up your usual pesto sauce with almonds, mustard and lemon

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Pizza Spaghetti Pie

Pizza Spaghetti Pie

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Make Ahead Cheeseburger Stuffed Pasta Shells

Baked Cheeseburger Stuffed Pasta Shells

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Rigatoni Vodka Pie

Rigatoni Pie with Vodka Sauce

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Sheet-pan dinnersSEE ALL

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Sheet-Pan Chicken with Ramps, Lemon and Smashed Garlic

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Make a delicious Mediterranean-style meal all in one sheet-pan.

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Sheet-Pan Greek Shrimp with Asparagus, Tomatoes and Olives

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Courtesy Adam Friedlander

Eggplant with Tomato, Broccolini and Mozzarella

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Baked Chicken and Ricotta Meatballs with Broccolini

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Make this brightly-flavored chicken dinner in two sheet-pans.

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Sheet-Pan Honey-Chile Chicken with Corn, Zucchini and Peppers

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This Italian sausage dinner is incredibly easy, quick and only requires one sheet-pan.

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Sheet-Pan Italian Sausage with Kale, Cannellini Beans and Tomatoes

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Sheet-Pan Fish with Tomatoes and Green Beans

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Make a savory Italian roast chicken dinner in 10 minutes, all in one pan.

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Sheet-Pan Pesto Chicken with Broccoli Rabe and Baby Potatoes

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A vegetarian dinner all in one sheet pan is an easy way to commit to Meatless Monday.

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Sheet-Pan Korean BBQ Cauliflower with Shiitakes, Bok Choy and Cashews

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Sheet Pan Miso Lemon Salmon with Zucchini and Rice

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