Pasta Recipes

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 eggs, salt & pepper, parsley, oregano, green pepper, onion, olive oil, bulk sausage, butter, linguini

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with Parmesan cheese, fusilli pasta, olive oil, garlic, salt, fresh thyme, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli florets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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Can't decide between a Italian or Tex-Mex dinner? This casserole recipe layers burrito ingredients in between tortillas, Italian-style.

Method:   stovetop, oven
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

Chicken and shrimp come together with a homemade alfredo sauce and fresh parmesan cheese to make a rich surf and turf pasta!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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

The beef and cheese filling in this recipe is versatile and can be used in either manicotti tubes or jumbo pasta shells.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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

Classic recipe for kids and college students. Macaroni and cheese mixed with hot dog slices and baked with a breadcrumb topping.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This recipe is proof that a few awesome ingredients can totally transform a dish. Parmesan and fresh basil turn simple fettuccine and sauce from something to eat into something to...

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A twist on oven-baked spaghetti. Ham and Cheddar cheese are baked with pasta and a creamy mushroom sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

A tasty and easy crock pot spaghetti recipe made with ground beef, spaghetti pasta, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and V8 juice.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

This recipe is the perfect way to get your mac and cheese fix, without all the hassle! Simply make the dish ahead of time, freeze it, and then bake it when...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Homestyle mac and cheese made with elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, regular milk, and eggs.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Mushrooms and spinach make this a healthy dish you'll feel great about, garlic and onions provide wonderful base flavor, and parmesan on top sets the pasta off just right.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Browned hot Italian sausage, cheese ravioli, mushrooms, and spaghetti sauce are topped with mozzarella cheese and baked until bubbly.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Looking for a pasta that doesn't blend in? Try this colorful purple pasta made with beets and topped with roasted garlic and Parmesan. It's as tasty as it is eye-catching.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you're looking to change up your pasta game, you've just hit the goldmine with this bacon-infused mac and cheese prepared in a crock pot. It's as...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Polka dot macaroni is a kiddy classic. Sliced up hot dog "polka dots" baked on top of creamy mac n' cheese is fun and impossible for kids to turn down.

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

Infusing the olive oil with sliced garlic and red pepper right at the beginning of the cook time of the sauce is the key to a rich flavor base for this rigatoni.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This do-ahead pasta dish comes to the rescue with layers of pasta, creamy tomato sauce and cheese that are ready to pop in the oven whenever you need!

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Your favorite lasagna ingredients served in a skillet. It calls for ground meat (sausage, beef, or turkey), pasta, tomatoes, ricotta, Parmesan, and Mozzarella.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with spaghettini, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, fresh parsley, egg, salt, black pepper, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
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

A hearty stew with sausage-stuffed ravioli, cannellini beans, and tomatoes. The ravioli is added at the end of the cooking time for a perfectly cooked crock pot pasta meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Lemony pasta is a welcome alternative to heavy, tomato sauce-laden noodles. The trifecta of basil, lemon juice, and parmesan makes a light yet flavorful dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Enjoy a quick and satisfying homemade mac and cheese that's better than the boxed kind. This recipe features elbow macaroni in a rich cheese sauce.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with rigatoni pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, red pepper flakes, shallot, garlic, kale, dried oregano, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The ziti is cooked to perfection, the spinach and tomatoes add a healthy touch, and the whole dish is topped off with a sprinkling of smoky gouda...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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

Tomato-cream pasta sauce goes great with seafood such as scallops. You can use bay scallops instead of sea scallops, just reduce the cooking time by...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This recipe for macaroni and cheese is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're short on time. With just pasta, processed cheese, and milk, this simple yet...

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

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

Experience the authentic taste of Italy with our cannelloni bellismo recipe. Delicate pasta filled with a savory blend of chicken and spinach, bathed in a rich cream sauce.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This stunning green orzo is tasty and healthy. Spinach puree with olive oil and garlic dresses up the orzo along with grated parmesan.

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

Made with Pecorino-Romano cheese, red chili flakes, fettuccine pasta, kosher salt, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Pasta is tossed with olive oil, garlic, parsley, and parmesan cheese for a fancy sounding dish that's actually a cinch to make.

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Diced zucchini is sauteed with garlic and crushed red pepper, then mixed with a white sauce, pasta, and parmesan cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

This copycat version from K&W is made with ground beef, pasta, ketchup, beef stock, lots of seasonings and two types of cheese.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This mac and cheese recipe is great for large groups and is made doubly cheesy and creamy with both velveeta and cheddar cheese.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A quick way to turn a box of macaroni and cheese into dinner

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Copycat chicken linguine with all the right ingredients. Red pepper flakes for a little kick, tomato and basil for some fresh flavors, white wine and parmesan to seal the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

If you need to serve a big group this recipe is ideal! This is an easy and basic macaroni and cheese recipe that is sure to please everyone.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Cheese-filled manicotti is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make at home. Manicotti shells are stuffed with a ricotta cheese mixture, then baked in a rich pasta sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Parmesan cheese, fish sauce, egg noodles, butter, garlic, oyster sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Go old school Italian with this slow-simmered recipe for real Sunday "gravy" (that's pasta sauce to non-Italians). Tony Soprano would be proud.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours