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Pasta Recipes

Pasta Recipes

Perfect pasta recipes like beef ravioli, baked macaroni and cheese, and garlic shrimp linguine. Make it a pasta night tonight!



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recipe for copycat sbarro's baked ziti

Copycat Sbarro's Baked Ziti

Sbarro may be known for pizza, but this copycat ziti bake recipe is no slouch. Al dente pasta covered in ricotta, Romano, and mozzarella cheese with black pepper tomato...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fettuccine pomodoro

Fettuccine Pomodoro

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

recipe for hawaiian mac & cheese

Hawaiian Mac & Cheese

If you think all you need to turn ordinary mac n' cheese into Hawaiian mac n' cheese is ham and pineapple, you're right! Flower leis and tropical drinks optional.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dr pepper spaghetti

Dr Pepper Spaghetti

A can of Dr Pepper is the secret to this rich pasta recipe that has a hint of sweetness to complement the savory Italian flavors.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cannelloni stuffed with veal and herbs

Cannelloni Stuffed With Veal And Herbs

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

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recipe for plain spaghetti for 500

Plain Spaghetti for 500

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

recipe for broccoli & sun-dried tomato fusilli

Broccoli & Sun-Dried Tomato Fusilli

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

recipe for better than kraft macaroni and cheese

Better Than Kraft Macaroni and Cheese

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


recipe for no cheese lasagna

No Cheese Lasagna

No cheese necessary in this rich lasagna dinner. It's made with two kinds of meat in a tomato sauce layered between sheets of lasagna and top with a rich white sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mom's famous manicotti (or stuffed shells)

Mom's Famous Manicotti (or Stuffed Shells)

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

recipe for salmon in cream sauce over pasta

Salmon in Cream Sauce over Pasta

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


recipe for aglio e olio (pasta with garlic and oil)

Aglio E Olio (Pasta With Garlic And Oil)

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

recipe for shrimp and chicken fettuccine alfredo

Shrimp And Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

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

recipe for slow cooker rigatoni lasagna

Slow Cooker Rigatoni Lasagna

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


recipe for cheesy macaroni and hot dogs

Cheesy Macaroni And Hot Dogs

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

recipe for angel hair pasta with spinach

Angel Hair Pasta With Spinach

The pasta isn't the only angelic thing about this dish. Pine nuts, olive oil, and parmesan bring loads of fresh flavor to noodles and sauteed spinach.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ham and cheese spaghetti

Ham and Cheese Spaghetti

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


recipe for easy three-ingredient macaroni and cheese

Easy Three-Ingredient Macaroni and Cheese

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

recipe for easy slow cooker ground beef spaghetti

Easy Slow Cooker Ground Beef Spaghetti

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

recipe for us navy italian spaghetti

US Navy Italian Spaghetti

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


recipe for baked ravioli and meatballs

Baked Ravioli And Meatballs

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for rigatoni casserole

Rigatoni Casserole

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for do-ahead mostaccioli

Do-ahead Mostaccioli

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


recipe for meat lover's pizza casserole

Meat Lover's Pizza Casserole

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

recipe for slow cooker macaroni, bacon, and cheese

Slow Cooker Macaroni, Bacon, and Cheese

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

recipe for burrito lasagna

Burrito Lasagna

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


recipe for mushroom and spinach pasta

Mushroom And Spinach Pasta

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

recipe for freeze ahead macaroni and cheese with ham

Freeze Ahead Macaroni and Cheese with Ham

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

recipe for all day slow cooker macaroni and cheese

All Day Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker italian sausage pasta sauce with spaghetti

Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Pasta Sauce with Spaghetti

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

recipe for indiana spaghetti

Indiana Spaghetti

Made with spaghetti, bacon, onion, spaghetti sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked spaghettini

Baked Spaghettini

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


recipe for simple lasagna with hearty tomato-meat sauce

Simple Lasagna With Hearty Tomato-Meat Sauce

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

recipe for all-day ravioli stew

All-Day Ravioli Stew

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

recipe for baked taco spaghetti

Baked Taco Spaghetti

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for easy skillet lasagna

Easy Skillet Lasagna

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

recipe for baked penne casserole

Baked Penne Casserole

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

recipe for polka dot macaroni and cheese

Polka Dot Macaroni And Cheese

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


recipe for lemon basil pasta

Lemon Basil Pasta

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

recipe for stuffed rigatoni

Stuffed Rigatoni

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spinach parmesan orzo

Spinach Parmesan Orzo

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


recipe for baked ravioli and sausage

Baked Ravioli And Sausage

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

recipe for angel hair pasta with tomato seafood cream sauce

Angel Hair Pasta with Tomato Seafood Cream Sauce

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

recipe for garlic salmon linguine

Garlic Salmon Linguine

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


recipe for peasant pasta

Peasant Pasta

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

recipe for ground beef and cheese pie with spaghetti crust

Ground Beef And Cheese Pie with Spaghetti Crust

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sausage and linguini pie

Sausage And Linguini Pie

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for purple pasta

Purple Pasta

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

recipe for amatriciana-style rigatoni

Amatriciana-Style Rigatoni

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

recipe for baked penne with sausage

Baked Penne With Sausage

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


recipe for slow cooker chili mac n cheese

Slow Cooker Chili Mac n Cheese

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

recipe for ziti baked with spinach, tomatoes and smoked gouda

Ziti Baked With Spinach, Tomatoes And Smoked Gouda

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

recipe for penne and tuna sauce

Penne And Tuna Sauce

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


recipe for penne with sausage and roasted red peppers

Penne with Sausage and Roasted Red Peppers

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy ravioli and broccoli

Creamy Ravioli and Broccoli

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

recipe for creamy zucchini with linguine

Creamy Zucchini With Linguine

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


recipe for cannelloni bellismo

Cannelloni Bellismo

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

recipe for rigatoni with goat cheese sun dried tomatoes and kale

Rigatoni With Goat Cheese Sun Dried Tomatoes And Kale

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

recipe for fettuccine with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and basil

Fettuccine With Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Pine Nuts And Basil

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


recipe for italian style macaroni and cheese

Italian Style Macaroni And Cheese

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for linguine with hot italian sausages

Linguine With Hot Italian Sausages

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

recipe for white wine pesto pasta

White Wine Pesto Pasta

Want a quick and easy pasta sauce? This recipe combines pesto sauce, onion, and white wine for a gourmet-tasting sauce that's ready in minutes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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