Pasta with Meat or Seafood

White wine, garlic, and mushrooms add a deep flavor to this chicken pasta dish that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Simmered mussels in a white wine tomato sauce pair perfectly with pasta and some crusty bread for dipping.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Lobster is mixed with a white wine-cream sauce and served with fettuccine pasta. If you don't have lobster you can substitute other seafood such as shrimp, scallops, or crab.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Patrick Swayze is famous for his dance moves in Dirty Dancing and for this creamy chicken and penne pasta dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Dress up frozen perogies to taste like they were made from scratch by simply slow cooking them with chopped onions and bacon.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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Sauteed chicken tenders and garlic deglazed in white wine with artichokes and cream. You'll need your appetite present to finish this pasta.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A can of soup helps make a quick alfredo-style sauce in this easy dinner recipe. You can use fresh or frozen broccoli in it too.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a tangy tomato-based sauce create this crock pot version of beefaroni.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with dried basil, olive oil, garlic, shrimp, clam juice or chicken broth, white wine, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Pasta and cooked shrimp are tossed with a rich sauce made with butter, cream, garlic, oregano, basil and Parmesan cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Veal stuffed cannelloni is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The veal and herbs are stuffed into cannelloni tubes and then covered...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Got a picky eater? Challenge accepted. Just mix some hamburger meat and tomatoes and you have a meal that your kids will devour.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This dish is the epitome of classic Italian comfort food. The ground beef and sausage give it a rich, meaty flavor, while the lasagna noodles are...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Think of tuna romanoff as an updated tuna casserole. It's rich and creamy with mushrooms and sour cream and topped off with romano cheese.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A saucy skillet of linguini and fresh clams is as tasty as it is stunning, and all you need to turn it into a chic, full-out spread is a loaf of good bread and a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

An easy dinner made with seasoned chicken, spaghetti, pasta sauce, and topped with Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with onion, garlic, whole tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt, garlic powder, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Angel hair pasta is tossed with a sauce made with crab, onion, garlic, tomatoes, lemon juice, and wine.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with dry Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, frozen cheese ravioli, frozen cooked 1" meatballs, pasta sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

All your favorite pizza ingredients baked into a hearty casserole. Made with ground beef, pepperoni, elbow macaroni, pizza sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Use up leftover cooked chicken in this simple casserole dish made with spiral pasta, mayo, mixed veggies, and cheddar cheese.

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A penne for your thoughts... how does pasta with scallops sound tonight? Sounds like a million bucks with a bottle of white.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Creamy shrimp noodles are way too good to be as easy as this. This batch is more of a Cajun skillet, with the holy trinity of chopped veggies and a bite of jalapeno but...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A scrumptious pasta bake made with lots of love. Sweet and hot Italian sausages slow-simmered in marinara sauce, scratch-made bechamel sauce with peas, and layers of ricotta and rigatoni....

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Swiss, Cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses make this baked pasta dish a winner. Great way to use up leftover chicken too.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with margarine, Parmesan cheese, eggs, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Amp up the old Alfredo standby with this creamy rich lobster pasta recipe. A mouth watering combination of delicate lobster meat, salty Parmesan cheese and a luscious cream sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Scallops are quickly pan-seared then mixed with cooked linguine in a bacon-parmesan-cream sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A tasteful pasta dish that's hardly more difficult than just cooking pasta. The shrimp cooks in a butter-white wine mixture while the linguine is boiling and before you know it...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Linguini and clams is nothing new, but red sauce adds a twist to the classic. Plenty of fresh-grated parmesan and basil keeps the dish light enough to still serve with a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Need to feed a large group? This recipe fit for a crowd (and then some) delivers some tasty spaghetti and meat sauce to the masses.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A twist on the classic tetrazzini. Spaghetti is baked with tuna and a cream sauce and topped with a parmesan breadcrumb crust.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

A popular Italian seafood recipe made easy with the slow cooker. Shrimp are simmered in a slow-cooked seasoned tomato sauce and served over pasta.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with elbow or shell macaroni, garlic powder, onion, oil, ground beef, tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, salt, oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This simple baked pasta dish is made with penne pasta, ground beef, your favorite pasta sauce, and Mozzarella cheese.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

An easy Tex-Mex baked spaghetti that can be made ahead of time.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A Mexican-flavored twist on American-style goulash. Pasta, ground beef, and vegetables are are simmered in a spiced tomato sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This is a spicy scampi-style shrimp dinner that is tossed with fettuccine or linguine pasta before serving.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Alfredo primavera brings balance to two titans of the pasta world. The creaminess of alfredo sauce shines through, but an array of of fresh veggies makes it a more redeeming...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The shrimp carbonara made with shrimp and penne pasta in a rich Romano cheese sauce isn't on the menu anymore at Mama Melrose's but you can...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Shrimp and broccoli are smothered in a cream cheese Alfredo sauce and served over fettuccine pasta

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The classic combination of ground beef, tomatoes, beans, and pasta but made the easy way, in the crock pot.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

A quick fix for a busy day. Browned ground beef is mixed with Alfredo sauce and penne pasta for a delicious dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A layered casserole similar to lasagna but made with rigatoni pasta instead.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Get ready for a classic with this US Navy Italian Spaghetti. Packed with flavor from beef, onions, and spices, it's a delicious trip down memory lane with a whole lot of...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with angel hair pasta, shrimp, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon juice, butter, garlic, cornstarch, chicken broth, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This is one major upgrade to beef ravioli! Bacon and parmesan kick up the decadence of the dish while broccoli turns it into a full meal. You'll never leave ravioli on its...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This creamy, cheesy chicken spaghetti can be made in the crock pot or baked in the oven.

Method:   stovetop, oven, crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with asiago cheese, linguine pasta, olive oil, shrimp, garlic, fresh basil, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Shrimp and cooked pasta are tossed with a slowly simmered, well seasoned tomato sauce to make this delicious meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Steamed lobster sauteed in white wine with mushrooms and onions makes for a decadent linguine pasta dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Italian sausage, onions, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and herbs and seasonings. The slow cooker allows the flavors to develop into a...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Cooked salmon is mixed with peas and Parmesan cheese in a buttery cream sauce and tossed with linguine before serving.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Simple, yes. Ordinary, no. Made with a rich pork and veal sauce, fresh chopped basil, and Parmesan cheese, this scratch-made lasagna shows that simple done...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours