This is one of those Trader Joe’s dinners that barely feels like cooking but somehow still tastes like something you ordered at a restaurant. The Calabrian Chili Spicy Pasta Sauce has a creamy tomato base with a little heat to it, and once it coats the pappardelle it turns into a really solid weeknight pasta situation.

The Trader Joe’s roasted red pepper soup works really well as a pasta sauce once it cooks down a bit. The tortellini absorbs some of the liquid as it cooks, so it turns into a creamy roasted red pepper coating instead of being a soup. Add air fried chicken meatballs, ricotta, basil, and spinach and it feels like a full comfort meal with very little effort.

These small lemon ricotta cakes are soft, bright, and lightly sweet, which makes them especially nice for a spring table. The ricotta keeps the crumb tender while fresh lemon brings a clean, sunny flavor that feels right for Easter. I like finishing them with a simple vanilla glaze and a small “nest” of toasted coconut with a few pastel candies. They look festive and hold beautifully for brunch or an afternoon gathering.

If you’re in the mood for something fancy-ish but super easy, this Hot Honey & Ricotta Flatbread is your answer. It’s crispy, creamy, salty, spicy, and sweet all at once—and comes together in less time than it takes to scroll through your takeout app.