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The 5-Ingredient Italian-American Dinners Home Cooks Call 'Weeknight Hero'

When weeknights get busy, these Italian-American dinners save the day with big flavor and minimal fuss. Both recipes keep the ingredient list short but bring all the comfort you need—your family will request them over and over.

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Updated on Thu, 07 May 2026
A close-up of Brown Butter Lemon Chicken Pasta with nutty butter, bright lemon zest, and grated Parmesan over twirled spaghetti. Save
A close-up of Brown Butter Lemon Chicken Pasta with nutty butter, bright lemon zest, and grated Parmesan over twirled spaghetti. | soupbuffer.com
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Brown Butter Lemon Chicken Pasta

A close-up of Brown Butter Lemon Chicken Pasta with nutty butter, bright lemon zest, and grated Parmesan over twirled spaghetti.
A close-up of Brown Butter Lemon Chicken Pasta with nutty butter, bright lemon zest, and grated Parmesan over twirled spaghetti. | soupbuffer.com

Nutty brown butter, tangy lemon, and juicy seared chicken make this pasta taste restaurant-worthy with only five ingredients.

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Spicy Tomato Chicken Pasta

Hearty Italian-American spicy tomato chicken pasta served steaming hot, with seared chicken nestled in a vibrant red sauce.
Hearty Italian-American spicy tomato chicken pasta served steaming hot, with seared chicken nestled in a vibrant red sauce. | soupbuffer.com

“So quick and so flavorful! We loved the spicy kick and how creamy the sauce turned out with just a few ingredients.” —Carla W.

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