Pasta Recipes

As classic-o as it gets. Spaghetti and meatballs is a failsafe way to impress a date (or a family), especially with a nice glass of wine. If you really want extra...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

Wait, pasta and Mexican food? Yep. This meeting of the ethnic titans is far more Mexican than it is Italian, with zesty green chiles, Mexi-corn, and other taco-style flavors.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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

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

Make-ahead lasagna is an absolute lifesaver for having company over. This cheesy sausage and ground beef masterpiece goes from fridge to oven in no time.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 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

Buttered noodles baked with eggs, onion, and sour cream make this classic kugel. Perfect as part of a holiday spread, or whenever the kugel craving strikes you.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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

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

A healthier twist on spaghetti. This from-scratch sauce is made with both ground turkey and turkey sausage.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

Baked ziti is a family-favorite Italian-style recipe. It can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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

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

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

Bucatini pasta is mixed with a sauce made with pancetta, onion, crushed red pepper, garlic, tomatoes, white wine, parsley, and topped with Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

If you love a rich and creamy mac and cheese then you'll love this copycat version from the Horseradish Grill

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Butter and fresh sage help turn some roasted butternut squash into a deliciously savory filling. These ravioli make an excellent vegetarian dish, or can be paired with...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes, black olives, plum tomatoes, pasta, olive oil, red onion, garlic, artichoke hearts, feta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with couscous, dried sour cherries, water, butter, chicken broth, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

This pasta bake with ricotta, Italian sausage, and marinara topped off with Romano and basil is sure to become a family favorite.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

All you need to do for this 2-step mac and cheese recipe is boil your pasta, then mix in your sauce and cheese for a delicious dish that's ready to go on the table in just 20...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pork shoulder, hot Italian sausages, onions, carrots, celery, thyme, garlic, bay leaves, dried crushed red pepper, dry red wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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

This might just be some of the creamiest alfredo you've ever had. It has a rich sauce that perfectly coats the thick noodles. Could easily add in chicken too for a heartier...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic, broccoli, kosher salt, bell peppers, milk, flour, butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A rich and creamy chicken fettuccine recipe for a crowd. You can substitute asparagus or green peas for the broccoli if desired.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with black pepper, Parmesan cheese, linguine, broccoli florets, butter, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cream of mushroom soup, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic, tomato puree, Italian link sausage, green bell pepper, olive oil, ziti pasta, Parmesan cheese, parsley, marinara sauce, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Ground beef, onion, pasta, tomatoes, mushrooms, and seasonings are all cooked in one dish - making this recipe easy to make (and clean up after)

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with garlic, onion, frozen, chopped spinach, tomato, fresh basil, salt, dried basil, black pepper, heavy whipping cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Also called penne alla vodka, this rich sauce gets its pink color from the combination of tomatoes and cream. The vodka helps enhance the flavors in this popular recipe.

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

If you're in need of a yummy meal that's also easy on the waistline, try this spaghetti dinner. It combines tender turkey meatballs with a rich Madeira sauce for...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Angel hair pasta is mixed with broccoli, shrimp, and a creamy pesto sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Layered Mac 'n Cheese with Ground Beef: Because why settle for one layer of comfort when you can have three?


Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

These stuffed manicotti will leave you stuffed too. Pasta filled with a mix of ground beef and mozzarella gets smothered in a tangy tomato herb sauce before being baked in the oven. ...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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 simple dish is made with your choice of pasta, garlic, olive oil, and lots of fresh Parmesan cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Savory, broth-cooked orzo with lemon and dill is a great quick lunch or side dish to have in your repertoire.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This recipe merges two classics into one convenient casserole, offering both mac and cheese and fluffy mashed potatoes in every bite.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Two kinds of Italian sausage are mixed with pasta, tomatoes, onion, red pepper, zucchini and eggplant.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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