The magical thing about pasta is that it works just as well on a random Tuesday as it does when you actually have a plan. It’s comforting without being fussy, flexible without feeling like a compromise. And, judging by what Serious Eats readers saved most this year on MyRecipes, our free tool for keeping track of all your favorite dishes, it’s still the meal you turn to when you want something reliable, satisfying, and worth making again.
These pasta dishes were the ones readers returned to most: recipes that balance ease with real payoff, lean on smart technique, and deliver big flavor without demanding your entire evening. Some are weeknight staples, others feel a little more special—but all of them earned a spot in readers’ personal recipe boxes, which is maybe the highest compliment there is.
Below, you’ll find the 10 most-saved pasta recipes of the year. Whether you’re looking for something quick, cozy, or just very good in that unmistakable Serious Eats way, this is a solid place to start—and restart—your pasta rotation.
