12 Easy and Flavorful Rigatoni Recipes for a Weeknight Dinner Win
Rigatoni is the perfect go-to when pressed for time but still craving a hearty, satisfying meal. Its robust shape holds onto sauces and flavors beautifully, making it a weeknight dinner hero. From creamy classics to zesty, veggie-packed options, these 12 easy and flavorful rigatoni recipes will surely please the whole family without keeping you stuck in the kitchen. Get ready to transform your weeknight routine with these deliciously simple dishes!
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Pasta is so flavorful it’s sure to elicit a marriage proposal! This creamy, delicious pasta is easy to make and gets rave reviews every time. Whip it up for a quick weeknight meal or a fancy date night!
Shrimp and Ricotta Pasta Bake
This pasta bake is perfect for using up all of the fresh summer vegetables in your garden or at the farmer’s market, including basil pesto, zucchini, and asparagus. Add some pasta, cheese, and shrimp and you have a complete and delicious meal!
Chicken Riggies
This Chicken Riggies recipe is a New York favorite for a flavorful, quick, and satisfying meal of succulent chicken and comforting rigatoni pasta in a creamy tomato sauce filled with sweet and spicy flavors, with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs to finish!
Sausage Rigatoni Pasta Recipe
Perfectly al dente Sausage Rigatoni Pasta is loaded with spicy or sweet Italian sausage, lots of basil, and parmesan cheese, in a homemade creamy tomato sauce, this simple pasta dish is one you’ll be making on repeat! It’s an easy weeknight dinner idea that can be on the table in under 30 minutes.
Rigatoni Pasta alla Parmigiana Recipe
This rich and tasty vegetarian rigatoni pasta alla parmigiana recipe from Southern Italy is made with the same ingredients as eggplant parmigiana and tastes just as wonderful! It can be baked or eaten without baking.
Traditional White Ragu with Mushrooms
This traditional white ragu pasta recipe is full of flavor! It uses a combination of ground meats, pancetta, and mushrooms, giving you a rich umami dish that is perfect to impress guests and family.
Chicken Alfredo Bake
There’s nothing quite as comforting as a big dish of cheesy pasta and when I have a hankering for it, this Chicken Alfredo Bake delivers.
Instant pot spicy rigatoni
This Spicy Rigatoni is ready in under 25 minutes. Cooked in the Instant Pot with spicy sausage, a tomato cream sauce, and red chili flakes, this flavorful pasta will leave you wanting more!
Sausage Mushroom Pasta
Indulge in this delectable, creamy Sausage Mushroom Pasta, where savory sausage melds perfectly with earthy mushrooms, creating a rich and satisfying dish. Each bite of pasta bathed in a buttery white wine sauce is a combination of flavors, promising a delightful experience with every bite.
Rigatoni Fiorentina (Creamy Chicken Florentine Pasta)
Rigatoni Fiorentina is an incredibly delicious chicken pasta dish that’s just perfect for a weeknight meal. It has the best creamy sauce infused with garlic, basil, white wine, and melt-in-your-mouth golden bits of chicken! Bonus — it’s ready in just 30 minutes!
Bacon Leek Pasta
Whip up something quick and tasty tonight — this bacon leek pasta is an easy-to-make dish where smoky bacon meets mild, sweet leeks and flavorful shiitake mushrooms. It’s comfort food at its best and ready in just 25 minutes!
Artichoke Lemon Pesto
I’m always coming up with new and inventive ways to serve pasta. Playing around with homemade pesto flavors is one of my ways to revamp old favorites. This Artichoke Lemon Pesto hits the mark on both flavor an presentation!
