Pasta with Meat or Seafood

This is one easy ziti! Perfect for assembling ahead of time and throwing in the oven whenever you need.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Creamy tomato-vodka sauces go great with seafood and this recipe is no exception. Served with linguine pasta this makes a great...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Now you can copy the delicious alfredo sauce served at Red Lobster. It's an easy cream sauce made with fresh crab and served over pasta.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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

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

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

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

Introduce your dinner table to the comfort and convenience of this make-ahead chicken casserole. Simply assemble, refrigerate, and bake when you're ready for a wholesome...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

A creamy lemon butter sauce enhances the flavors of shrimp, mushrooms, and pine nuts in this copycat Macaroni Grill pasta recipe. Quick to prepare, this dish...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Layers of pasta meet tasty meatballs in this baked lasagna, topped with mozzarella and rich Parmesan cheese, perfect for feeding a crowd.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 simple pasta casserole made with layers of elbow macaroni, ground beef, onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce, cottage cheese, and Cheddar cheese.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Made with water, ketchup, sugar, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, oregano, sausage, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Tender crab in a marinara-style tomato sauce served over spaghetti pasta (or your favorite pasta shape).

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

If you can boil water, you can make this Indiana spaghetti. It's as simple as cooking bacon, sauteing some onions, and tossing it all together for a winning dish.

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

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

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

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

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

When you're cooking Italian, it's sometimes easy to get so caught up in the cheese and pasta that veggies get forgotten. Not to worry, this recipe makes sure you...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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

An Italian-style dish made with rigatoni pasta, ground beef, onion, bell pepper, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, and mushrooms.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Think you can't fancy up a hot dog? Think again; this casserole turns everyone's favorite grill-out item into a warm, cheesy treat that keeps the spirit and flavor alive. Your new...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Baked rigatoni and meatballs is a classic Italian dish. This version is made with ground turkey meatballs instead of beef.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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