Pasta Recipes

 

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• angel hair
  Capelli d'angelo means "angel hair". These are long thin strands of pasta.
• couscous
  Pronounced "Koos koos", this is a pearly form of semolina. It comes in two sizes and different colors.
• fettuccine
  Means "little ribbons". These are fatter strands of pasta good for heavier sauces.
• lasagna
  Usually about 3-inches wide in size meant to be layered in baked pasta recipes.
• linguine
  Means "little tongues", these are thing strands of pasta (thicker than angel hair but thinner than fettuccine)
• manicotti
  Means "little muffs", these are pasta tubes about 4-5 inches long and 1 or more inches in diameter used for stuffing.
• noodles
  Noodles are similar to pasta but usually contain eggs mixed in the dough whereas pasta dough does not.

• orzo
  Means "barley". This is a very small rice-shaped pasta.
• penne
  Means "pens". Plain penne are short, smooth sided tubes cut on the diagonal. Penne rigate are ridged tubes.
• ravioli
  Stuffed squares of pasta. Can be filled with meats, vegetable purees, or cheese.
• rigatoni
  Tubes of grooved pasta about 1 1/2 inches long. Similar to penne pasta.
• spaghetti
  Means "little strings". Long thin strands of pasta that are most commonly used in recipes.
• tortellini
  Means "little twists". These are small, stuffed pasta shapes filled with meat or cheese.
• ziti
  Meaning "bridegrooms", these are thin tubes of pasta that vary in length. Similar to penne.

pasta favorites

macaroni and cheese

Mac n cheese is no longer just a kid-friendly meal that comes in a blue box, it's evolved into an often trendy dish served at many restaurants (including high end ones!). And it's no longer just macaroni and cheese, now you find add-ins ranging from bacon to lobster.

Try recipes like All Day Macaroni and Cheese (crock pot), Three-Cheese Macaroni And Cheese, or Black Truffle Mac And Cheese.

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meatless pasta

Whether you are looking for a vegetarian pasta dish or simply a meat-free recipe to serve as a side, check out our huge collection of pasta recipes that do not contain meat.

Try recipes like Broccoli & Sun-Dried Tomato Fusilli, Angel Hair Pasta With Mushrooms And Artichokes, or Spinach And Ricotta Manicotti.

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pasta with meat

These are heartier pasta meals typically served as a main course. They contain beef, pork, seafood, poultry, or fish.

Try recipes like Steak Fajita Pasta, Cheddar Chicken Spirals, or Bowtie Pasta With Shrimp and Asparagus.

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pasta dough from scratch

Fresh pasta is much better than the commercially made dry versions but it's harder to find in grocery stores. Making your own dough from scratch is an easy task especially with the popularity of pasta machines (but you definitely don't need one for most recipes). You can make everything from sheets for lasagna or ravioli to thin strands to gnocchi and more.

Try recipes like Fresh Angel Hair Pasta, Egg Noodles, or Spinach Pasta Dough.

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