A big, cheesy pasta bake is a foolproof way to feed a hungry family. Adding in a rainbow of bell pepper slices makes it a bit more interesting than your standard baked ziti.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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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Baked Ziti With Peppers
Fettuccine With Herb Butter
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. This dish combines fettuccine pasta with fresh herbs, lots of butter, and Parmesan cheese for an easy pasta side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese
There's nothing quite like a classic mac and cheese recipe, and this baked old-fashioned recipe is the perfect example of why this dish is so beloved.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lightened Up Traditional Spaghetti & Meatballs
Use your favorite pasta sauce in this recipe (either homemade or jarred). The meatballs are made with a combination of turkey and beef, which keeps them a...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat KFC Macaroni And Cheese
If you're craving comfort food, you can't go wrong with KFC-style macaroni and cheese. This recipe brings the creamy goodness right to your kitchen.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Fettuccine With Gorgonzola
Great gorgonzola! This simple fettuccine is creamy, comforting, and easily turned into a more substantial meal with some shrimp or grilled chicken.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Low-Fat Baked Macaroni
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
Crab Sauce With Spaghetti
Tender crab in a marinara-style tomato sauce served over spaghetti pasta (or your favorite pasta shape).
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Buttered Noodles With Herbs
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
Rigatoni Bolognese
This recipe has what a hundred bolognese recipes are forgetting, a touch of sugar. The hint of sweetness ties the flavors of the meat sauce together perfectly.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Parmesan Orzo Primavera
Tremendously versatile pasta dish. Not only can you throw in whatever veggies are fresh and in season, you can work this into either a main course or a bright side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken Scampi With Linguine
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
3 Layer Baked Mac-N-Cheese
Get the maximum cheese flavor in every bite with this layered, oven-baked macaroni and cheese recipe. It has three kinds of cheese layered with elbow macaroni and a cheesy...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Stuffed Manicotti With Lamb Sausage And Cheese Sauce
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
Quick Tuna Tetrazzini
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
Vegetable Ravioli With Herb Butter Sauce
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
Alfredo's of Rome Original Fettuccine Alfredo
You can't beat the original! Fettuccine pasta served with a rich, cheesy, creamy sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken Caesar Pasta
Love Caesar salad? This simple chicken pasta dish mimics the classic salad by using Caesar salad dressing for the sauce and even tops the dish off with croutons.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Linguine with Shrimp Scampi
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
Blonde Lasagna
A meatless lasagna made with spinach, mushrooms, and a custard white sauce
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Linguine with Clams and Pancetta
This kind of cooking is all about the flavor. Without the bright flavors of fresh basil and good olive oil, the linguini and pancetta just feels heavy
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Macaroni And Cheese Puff
This oven-baked cheesy pasta dish is so comforting and delicious, you'll never want to go back to regular mac and cheese again.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pasta alla Norma
This pasta alla norma makes for a nourishing meatless dish. Sauteed eggplant and mozzarella combine to make a satisfying sauce while basil and chili flakes give the pasta some pop.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beef Ravioli With Quick Tomato Sauce
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
Pasta With Sauteed Chicken Livers And Bacon
How about a savory dish of sauteed livers with bacon, mushrooms, and onion over linguini, finished with fresh parsley and parmesan?
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Four Cheese Macaroni And Cheese
The four different cheeses in this mac and cheese recipe add a delicious depth of flavor that you don't get in other recipes.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mini Mac And Cheese Bites
Mini mac and cheese bites are the perfect bite-sized snack or appetizer. These little morsels are packed with cheesy flavor and will be devoured in no time.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Spicy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Seasoned shrimp + homemade alfredo sauce + bacon = a quick and delicious dinner!
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Asiago Garlic Orzo Pilaf
Quick, gourmet orzo pilaf made with chicken broth, asiago, and plenty of garlic is a creamy alternative that you'll make over and over again. Great with chicken and roasted...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Make Ahead Spinach Manicotti
How about cheesy spinach manicotti for some make-ahead magic? Shells stuffed with spinach, spices, and three different cheeses are perfect for night-before prep or...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Deep-Fried Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is a classic dish that everyone loves. But have you ever tried deep-fried mac and cheese balls? Serve them as an appetizer or for a fun and unique...
Method: deep fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spaghetti And Meat Sauce With Peppers And Mushrooms
Made with fresh parsley, oil, fresh mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, garlic, ground turkey, Italian turkey sausage, crushed tomatoes, dry red wine or...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chicken Cannelloni With Mushroom Filling
Here's a cannelloni recipe that delivers. The mushroom and chicken filling is stellar. The cheesy white sauce takes the pasta over the top and into seriously...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spaghetti with Spicy Italian Turkey Meat Sauce
A healthier twist on spaghetti. This from-scratch sauce is made with both ground turkey and turkey sausage.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Pasta Casino
Don't gamble with your pasta dinner, go with the sure bet. Bacon and clams combine for a surf and turf pasta that's finished with a beautiful touch of grated Asiago.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Sliced chicken breast tossed in Cajun seasoning with green onion and cream turns some ordinary linguini into a piquant pasta plate.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Penne Puttanesca
Turn a jar of pasta sauce into a quick and pungent puttanesca by adding capers, kalamata olives, and anchovies.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pizza Spaghetti Bake
Why choose between pizza and pasta when you can have both in a single bite? Welcome to pizza spaghetti bake, where carbohydrate lovers unite.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mi Krop (Crispy Noodles)
Mi krop is a popular Thai noodle dish. Rice vermicelli noodles are deep-fried until crispy and served in a sweet and sour sauce with a variety of garnish ingredients.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Conchiglie Con Tutto Giardino (Pasta with Garden Vegetables)
Made with fresh basil, basil, garlic, tomatoes, zucchini, green bell pepper, dry white wine or water, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Italian Night Ground Beef Ravioli Dinner
Made with tomato paste, fresh basil, fresh oregano, kosher salt, black pepper, ravioli, parmesan cheese, bakery rolls, butter
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
Made with prepared mustard, barbecue sauce, tube or spiral pasta, ground beef, bacon, condensed tomato soup, cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Rigatoni And Meatballs
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
Ground Turkey Vegetable Lasagna
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
Baked Macaroni With Ground Lamb
Pasta dishes tend to fall back on ground beef and Italian sausage, but lamb is a phenomenal choice for your penne.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Ham Alfredo
This simple Alfredo sauce is dressed up with peas and ham and tossed with bow tie pasta.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fried Macaroni And Cheese Balls
These deep-fried mac and cheese delights use a combo of cheddar and smoked gouda for maximum cheesy enjoyment.
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Turkey Lasagna With Cranberries
A great way to use up leftover holiday turkey! And, even though it is rich tasting and filling, this recipe is lower in calories and fat than other lasagna recipes.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Salmon With Fettuccine Alfredo
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
Chicken Mushroom Alfredo Sauce
Serve this easy Alfredo sauce made with evaporated milk, garlic, cooked chicken, mushrooms, and parmesan cheese over your favorite pasta.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Portobello Mushroom Lasagna
You can make a brilliant vegetarian lasagna just by opting out of adding beef or sausage, but subbing in savory portobellos is an even better choice. So perfect that even a...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Chicken And Angel Hair Pasta
Chicken and mushrooms are slow cooked in an onion soup sauce. Sour cream and cooked pasta are stirred in, making a creamy and flavorful dinner with little...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Table-For-Two Lasagna
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
Slow Cooker Beef Stuffed Shells
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
Slow Cooker Chili Mac
The classic combination of ground beef, tomatoes, beans, and pasta but made the easy way, in the crock pot.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Overnight Meatball And Pasta Casserole
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
Sausage & Macaroni Casserole
Made with basil, spaghetti sauce, sausage meat, onion, black pepper, garlic, macaroni pasta, mushrooms, cottage cheese, oregano
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pasta With Morel Mushroom Cream Sauce
Morel mushrooms with leeks, parsley and cream make a wonderful dinner out of some linguine or capellini.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Jim's Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Chili Mac
Ground beef is browned and mixed with onion, tomatoes, chili beans, taco seasoning, and pasta for a Tex-Mex style chili-mac dinner.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Baked Stuffed Shells
A simple, meatless pasta dish made with jumbo pasta shells, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, Mozzarella, and your favorite pasta sauce.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Fancy Macaroni And Cheese
Two kinds of mushrooms and a three-cheese blend dresses this recipe up a bit without making it pretentious. After all, it's still just mac n' cheese.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Vegetable Lo Mein
Serve this simple dish as a side or entree. You can use any thin pasta in it and change up the veggies as desired.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.