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25 Quick-Fix Dinners with Jarred Pasta Sauce

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Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

When it comes to getting dinner on the table for your family, there's no shame in a few shortcuts. Jarred pasta sauce is one of the best store-bought ingredients to use. With a few simple tweaks and a great recipe to go with it, jarred pasta sauce can be part of a restaurant-worthy meal everyone will love. Whether you're in the mood for a dish with classic red sauce, creamy alfredo, or bright pesto, these jarred pasta sauce recipes go above and beyond your expectations of a usual pasta night. There are few suppers more comforting than a cheesy pasta bake, and everyone will want seconds of Spaghetti Casserole, Three-Cheese Pasta Bake, and Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta. Lasagna lovers, it's your time to shine: You can make our best lasagna recipes with store-bought sauce. Novice cooks will be amazed at how easy these recipes with pasta sauce are to make, and even the pickiest eaters will love these meals.

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Chicken Cannelloni with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce

Easy Pasta Recipes: Chicken Cannelloni with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce
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Recipe: Chicken Cannelloni with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce

Cooked chicken and a few convenience items help this rave-worthy Italian feast ready in less than an hour. The Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce, made quickly in a blender or food processor, also pairs perfectly with freshly-cooked pasta, so don't hesitate to double the recipe and save some sauce for tomorrow night's meal plan.

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One-Pot Pasta

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Recipe: One-Pot Pasta

Our reviewers raved about this one-dish wonder. Stock your fridge with convenience items, including tomato-basil pasta sauce, sliced fresh mushrooms, shredded cheese, and refrigerated ravioli to ensure that you're always only minutes from a family dinner.

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Three Cheese Pasta Bake

Three-Cheese Pasta Bake
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Recipe: Three-Cheese Pasta Bake

Skip the marinara sauce and go for a rich Alfredo sauce instead. The creamy sauce, paired with three types of cheese, creates a family-friendly dish that's ready in a flash. While the original version is meatless, feel free to add cooked chicken, shrimp, or even spicy sausage for a heartier one-dish dinner. Pair with a salad or steamed veggies.

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Tuscan Pasta With Tomato-Basil Cream

Easy Pasta Recipes: Tuscan Pasta With Tomato-Basil Cream
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Recipe: Tuscan Pasta With Tomato-Basil Cream

Six ingredients and 15 minutes are all you need to prepare a flavorful, sophisticated pasta dinner inspired by the fresh ingredients of the Italian countryside. Fresh basil, chopped tomatoes, and a dash of white wine add depth to store-bought ravioli. Garnish with extra chopped basil for an added punch of freshness and color.

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Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

Pizza Spaghetti Casserole
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Recipe: Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

When your kids ask, "What's for dinner?", respond with a dish that's sure to gather cheers from the backseat of the car. Turkey pepperoni makes a flavorful addition to this one-dish dinner. Pair with a small green salad or a piece of fruit for a balanced, quick weeknight meal.

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Extra-Easy Lasagna

Extra-Easy Lasagna
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Recipe: Extra-Easy Lasagna

Layered pasta? On a weeknight? No, you aren't dreaming. This cheesy pasta dish comes together in just fifteen minutes and cooks for under an hour, giving you a few minutes to put away the day's mail and unload the dishwasher. That's right; you can make preparing a top-notch dinner look like a breeze to prepare and a joy to savor.

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Lasagna Roll Ups

Tomato-Basil Lasagna Rolls
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Recipe: Lasagna Roll Ups

These roll ups make for easy serving sizes and pretty presentation.

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Smoked-Pork-Stuffed Pasta Shells

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Recipe: Smoked-Pork-Stuffed Pasta Shells

We gave stuffed shells a Southern spin with chopped smoked pork in this cheesy pasta recipe the kids will love.

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Zucchini Lasagna

Zucchini Lasagna
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Recipe: Zucchini Lasagna

Getting the kids to eat their veggies has never been easier than with this lasagna recipe.

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Spaghetti Casserole

Spaghetti Casserole
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Recipe: Spaghetti Casserole

We took your favorite spaghetti dinner and made it into a comforting casserole that comes together with simple pantry staples.

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Fusilli Pasta with Spinach, Tomato, and Bacon

Cheesy Sheet Pan Pasta
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Recipe: Fusilli Pasta with Spinach, Tomato, and Bacon

This cheesy pasta dish has a secret—it bakes in your sheet pan for a melty center and browned, crispy top.  

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Pizza Casserole

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Recipe: Pizza Casserole

Even family pizza night can feel routine, so switch it up with a hearty casserole that has all the flavor of your go-to pizza toppings.

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Sausage and Squash Lasagna

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Recipe: Sausage and Squash Lasagna

The beauty of this lasagna is that it comes together with the help of your slow cooker, so you barely have to lift a finger.

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Creamy Pesto-and-Shrimp Penne with Peas

Creamy Pesto-and-Shrimp Penne with Peas
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Recipe: Creamy Pesto-and-Shrimp Penne with Peas

You only need five convenient ingredients like frozen peas and store-bought pesto to get this colorful dinner on the table.

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Meatball Pasta Bake

Meatball Pasta Bake
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Recipe: Meatball Pasta Bake

This recipe calls for a quick fix with frozen packaged meatballs, but if you have the ingredients on hand, feel free to make your own instead.

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Spinach-Ravioli Lasagna

Easy Pasta Recipes: Spinach Ravioli Lasagna
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Recipe: Spinach-Ravioli Lasagna

This cheesy pasta is made with six store-bought pantry ingredients that couldn't be easier to throw together.

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Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables

Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables
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Recipe: Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables

If you bought too much fresh summer squash, this baked casserole is the coziest way to use it up.

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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Simple Suppers Challenge: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole
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Recipe: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Leftover rotisserie chicken and two kinds of jarred sauces make this casserole super filling for your hungry family.

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Heavenly Chicken Lasagna

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Recipe: Heavenly Chicken Lasagna

This chicken lasagna was sent straight from heaven to your dinner table.

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Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese
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Recipe: Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

It's all in the name here! Quick, easy, and with all the classic Bolognese flavor you crave for pasta night.

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Turkey, Pesto, and Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich

Turkey, Pesto, and Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich
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Recipe: Turkey, Pesto, and Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich

Whoever said turkey sandwiches were boring hasn't had this fresh, five-ingredient recipe.

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Spinach Lasagna

Spinach Lasagna
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Recipe: Spinach Lasagna

Whether you're trying out meatless Mondays, you have vegetarian family members, or you're running low on meat from the freezer, this hearty lasagna recipe doesn't skimp on comfort.

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Grilled Chicken-and-Veggie Tortellini

Grilled Chicken-and-Veggie Tortellini
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Recipe: Grilled Chicken-and-Veggie Tortellini

Fresh vegetables shine in this simple pasta recipe that uses jarred pesto sauce to save you time.

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Stuffed Tomatoes with Pesto Rice

Stuffed Tomatoes with Pesto Rice
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Recipe: Stuffed Tomatoes with Pesto Rice

This quick supper is a healthy option that's also satisfying.

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Chicken-and-Spinach Lasagna

Chicken-and-Spinach Lasagna

Recipe: Chicken-and-Spinach Lasagna

All this slow-cooker pasta recipe needs is a simple side salad and some crusty bread for a full dinner.

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    1 of 25 Chicken Cannelloni with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce
    2 of 25 One-Pot Pasta
    3 of 25 Three Cheese Pasta Bake
    4 of 25 Tuscan Pasta With Tomato-Basil Cream
    5 of 25 Pizza Spaghetti Casserole
    6 of 25 Extra-Easy Lasagna
    7 of 25 Lasagna Roll Ups
    8 of 25 Smoked-Pork-Stuffed Pasta Shells
    9 of 25 Zucchini Lasagna
    10 of 25 Spaghetti Casserole
    11 of 25 Fusilli Pasta with Spinach, Tomato, and Bacon
    12 of 25 Pizza Casserole
    13 of 25 Sausage and Squash Lasagna
    14 of 25 Creamy Pesto-and-Shrimp Penne with Peas
    15 of 25 Meatball Pasta Bake
    16 of 25 Spinach-Ravioli Lasagna
    17 of 25 Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables
    18 of 25 Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta
    19 of 25 Heavenly Chicken Lasagna
    20 of 25 Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese
    21 of 25 Turkey, Pesto, and Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich
    22 of 25 Spinach Lasagna
    23 of 25 Grilled Chicken-and-Veggie Tortellini
    24 of 25 Stuffed Tomatoes with Pesto Rice
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