Pasta Recipes

These noodles stir fried to perfection with garlic, sesame oil, and chili flakes will be your new go-to, either on their own or with stir fried beef or chicken.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This macaroni and cheese recipe is the perfect blend of creamy and cheesy goodness. Two cheeses and a crispy breadcrumb topping make it a favorite.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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

The microwave makes this classic-style lasagna a breeze

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 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

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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

Change up your lasagna routine. Not only does this twist on traditional lasagna turn them into pasta roll-ups, it can also be made ahead of time and frozen.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

It's tough to beat pasta for a quick dinner. This pasta with half and half, butter and parmesan doesn't mess around. Use good quality parmesan and prepare to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These noodles may be named after Mardi Gras, but you can make them any time of the year to keep the party going! Andouille sausage and shrimp combine...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cream of chicken soup provides an awesome shortcut for a rich pasta dish that doesn't require an oven. Cheesy and easy.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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

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

Boneless chicken is slow cooked with dry Italian salad dressing mix, mushroom soup, white wine, and cream cheese and served over angel hair pasta.

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

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

Mueller's, a well known brand of pasta, created this classic lasagna recipe made with layers of pasta, beef, sauce, and cheese.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

You can have this Olive Garden copycat meal on the table in no time. Angel hair pasta tossed with a quick tomato-basil sauce makes an easy Italian dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lasagna pasta, whole peeled tomatoes, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, onion, ground beef, basil, garlic, oregano

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A traditional style lasagna layered with a beef filling, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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

You can't beat the original! Fettuccine pasta served with a rich, cheesy, creamy sauce.

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

This copycat lasagna is loaded with Fontina, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan and Romano cheeses

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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

Ding ding - dinner's ready! Buttered noodles with a twist of fresh herbs are about to become your go-to option whenever pasta cravings strike.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

What do you get when you mix tomatoes, fresh basil, and olive oil? The start to a great pasta dish! A little garlic, red pepper and cheese get you the rest of...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Shrimp is cooked in a creamy white wine sauce and tossed with cooked linguine.

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

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

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 delicious spaghetti dinner, baked in a casserole for convenience.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

An easy Asian-style side dish made with fresh veggies and vermicelli pasta.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The splash of balsamic vinegar and pinch of sugar in the tomato and macaroni dish makes all the difference.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Don't mess with a southerner's mac and cheese. This recipe is a classic baked version that is creamy and cheesy.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with romano cheese, black pepper, salt, tortellini, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic

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

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

Intimidated by the looming layers of lasagna? Here's a simple recipe to get you started. Once you've got the technique down, try replacing the jarred sauce with homemade for an...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

With a few tricks up your sleeve you can make a creamy mac n' cheese bake that's lower in fat than your taste buds would believe. The crunch from parmesan bread crumbs on top...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Broccoli mac' n cheese isn't just a way to make a decadent dish healthier by sneaking in a cruciferous green, it's also a killer flavor combo. A cheesy duo...

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

Cheesy? Check. Creamy? Check. Just like Boston Market's famous mac and cheese? Make this copycat recipe and let the kudos roll in.

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

Your favorite chili flavors mixed into a crock pot spaghetti recipe. It's made with ground beef, tomato juice, onions, chili powder, cheese, and spaghetti noodles.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

After making spaghetti this way you'll never go back to traditional methods! The entire recipe is made in the pressure cooker - it doesn't get much easier than that.

Method:   pressure cooker
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

Making pasta in Jack Daniel's sauce is an easy way to add some extra flavor. This recipe is perfect for those who like their pasta with a little bit of a bite!

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

The meaty, Italian-seasoned sauce comes together in the time it takes to boil water and make pasta, so it really it as fast as it gets.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cooked couscous is combined with sauteed zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, carrots, onion, garlic, and lots of flavorful spices.

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

Boneless chicken is coated in a Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture and pan-fried then served over linguine in a garlic-butter sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

Cream of mushroom is a fail-safe hack for all sorts of creamy casseroles and other creations, so why not mac n' cheese? It's a marvelous baked mac, especially with that...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Craving a little Italian food? This recipe for spaghetti with homemade meatballs is ready in under 15 minutes.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 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

Made with heavy cream, Pecorino Romano cheese, fresh basil, basil olive oil, shallots, garlic, lamb sausage, ground fennel, white wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This recipe works well with fresh, frozen, or refrigerated ravioli - or any other pasta for that matter. Try it with tortellini, penne, or spaghetti.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Butter sauteed mushrooms with parsley, white wine, and cream go perfect over pasta. There's wine in the creamy pasta sauce, so you might as well enjoy a glass on the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This old-fashioned macaroni and cheese is creamy but not overly rich.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Veggie packed homemade raviolis are smothered in a garlic-herb-butter sauce for a melt in your mouth pasta experience.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Just because it's easy doesn't mean it's not delicious! The fresh ingredients make all the difference.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes