Pasta with Meat or Seafood

A great way to "lighten up" your lasagna is to use ground turkey in place of sausage or beef and add lots of veggies. This recipe fits the bill perfectly!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This pasta dish isn't drowning in sauce but rather is topped with a simple tomato-flavored mixture of clams and onion.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Pasta bakes are one of the easiest, tastiest way to get a delicious dish on the table for a big family meal.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

The best way to bridge the gap between pasta and salmon? Creamy homemade pesto, of course.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with prepared mustard, barbecue sauce, tube or spiral pasta, ground beef, bacon, condensed tomato soup, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Made with Parmesan cheese, dried basil, chicken broth, olive oil, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, carrot, frozen broccoli florets, garlic, angel hair pasta

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This classic Italian shrimp and pasta dish is perfect for everything from a romantic evening to a quick weeknight dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This penne and tuna sauce is perfect for those who love pasta with a little seafood flavor. Anchovies give the sauce a nice salty taste, while tuna provides a hearty protein to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Let the crockpot work its magic on the cheesy stuffed shells, and you can whip up some some garlic bread and salad right before serving.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Really want to take that mac and cheese up a notch? Try this fully loaded tex-mex version.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 salt and pepper, butter, flour, cream or half & half, white wine, bay leaf, sage, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Creamy fettuccine alfredo is always a winner, but have you tried it with seafood? Bay scallops and vegetables turn this dish into something special.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Italian sausage, butter or margarine, onion, garlic, bell pepper, mushrooms, flour, milk, oregano, dried basil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Chicken, bell peppers, celery, onion, and garlic are simmered in salsa and served over pasta to make a delicious and simple dinner

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Delicious linguine made easy with canned salmon. Dress it up with some minced garlic and fresh parsley and you have dinner ready in mere minutes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fresh parsley, mozzarella cheese, spaghetti sauce, cheddar cheese soup, mini lasagna noodles, water, frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry, frozen...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Mix your favorite pasta with chicken, ranch dressing mix, sour cream, and roasted red peppers and you have a delicious one-dish dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Not your typical Asian-style stir fry! This delicious dish is made with shrimp, mayonnaise, broth, fresh asparagus, ginger, garlic and cooked penne pasta.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A hearty blend of rigatoni, pepperoni, and three types of cheese defines this baked pasta dish. With only 30 minutes in the oven, this recipe is perfect for quick lunches or...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Grilled steak is served on a bed of pasta tossed with homemade pesto made with roasted red peppers, walnuts, basil, and parmesan cheese.

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

Fettuccine tossed in a lower-fat Alfredo sauce is topped with a broiled salmon fillet. A healthier take on traditional fettuccine Alfredo, but every bit as delicious.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Bacon, garlic, and cherry tomatoes with al dente bucatini are served finished with a basil and olive oil drizzle.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Hot Italian sausage, penne pasta, zucchini, squash, and roasted red peppers - delicious!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This creamy salmon and pasta is an easy weeknight meal, ready in under 15 minutes. The salmon is cooked and tossed with pasta and peas in a creamy sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Maybe the finest Italian masterpiece since the Renaissance. Herby flavor from oregano and fresh basil along with the heat from spicy Italian sausage makes some...

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Parmesan cheese, chicken breast, red onion, fettuccine, Alfredo sauce, tequila, soy sauce, fresh cilantro, bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with mushrooms, pine nuts, fresh spinach, vermicelli pasta, butter, shallots, garlic, white wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pimiento, parsley, spaghetti pasta, water, salt, vegetable oil, margarine, onion, green bell peppers, mushrooms

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with octopus, olive oil, rosemary, bay leaf, oregano, cumin seeds, parsley, green chili pepper, tomatoes, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with penne pasta, black pepper, butter, onion, vodka, tomato puree, heavy cream, cooked ham, hot sauce, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, black pepper, chives, egg white, butter, shallots, Maryland crabmeat, cognac, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with crushed red pepper, olive oil, Spanish onion, green bell pepper, garlic, ground beef, whole tomatoes, tomato paste, water, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomato, garlic, crawfish tails, heavy whipping cream, fettucine pasta, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with olive oil, tomato sauce, beef broth, dried basil, dried oregano, fresh thyme, mushrooms, salt and freshly ground black pepper, bow tie pasta, frozen chopped spinach

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with green bell pepper, cheddar cheese, egg noodles, vegetable oil, ham, cream of chicken soup, whole kernel corn, pimento

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with parsley, lemon, mushrooms, marinated artichoke hearts, butter, shrimp, black pepper, garlic, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, butter or margarine, Chardonnay, chicken broth, mushrooms, seasoned salt, garlic powder, artichoke hearts, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with Parmesan cheese, ham, mushroom soup, spaghetti pasta, mushrooms, evaporated milk, wine or water, prepared horseradish

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

Looking for a comforting dish that turns dinner upside down? This fettuccine bake brings some fun twists to your classic pasta night.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A seafood pasta dish that's almost too easy. Seafood Linguine cooked in a crock pot with shrimp, scallops, and mussels for a deliciously simple dinner.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt and pepper, paprika, sour cream, fettuccine, butter or margarine, onion, shrimp, condensed cream of shrimp soup, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with dried parsley, onion, Italian sausage, ground beef, garlic, Mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, tomato paste, salt, water

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with Cheddar cheese, Mozzarella cheese, ground beef, Italian sausage, marinara sauce, mushrooms, Italian-style diced tomatoes, cheese tortellini

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with chopped black olives, Monterey jack cheese, green onions, ground beef, refried beans, taco seasoning mix, lasagna noodles, salsa, water, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cayenne pepper, cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, milk, linguine pasta, bacon, cooked turkey, mushrooms, pimientos, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with heavy cream, cayenne pepper, marsala wine, rosemary, salt, Dijon mustard, garlic, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with fettuccine pasta, butter, onion, garlic, ham, mushrooms, dried oregano, dried basil, parsley, crushed red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fettuccine, Parmesan cheese, dill weed, whipping cream, green or red bell pepper, shrimp, mushroom, garlic, butter or margarine, processed cheese product

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Parmesan-Reggiano cheese, feta cheese, linguine, butter, garlic, dry white wine or dry sherry, shrimp, diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fennel bulb, onion, spaghetti sauce, water, Italian sausages, tomato sauce, cottage cheese, egg whites, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with linguine, parsley, medium shrimp, sour cream, Monterey jack cheese, butter or margarine, crab meat, black pepper

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

Made with rigatoni pasta, black pepper, salt, oil, Italian sausage, garlic, chicken broth or homemade stock, escarole, canned cannellini beans, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with green bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, Roma tomatoes, cavatappi pasta, green onion, fresh parsley, canola oil, yellow onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes