Pasta Recipes

There's nothing like a plate of beautifully coated pasta, and this curly cavatappi covered in a creamy melange of lemon, tomato, and parmesan tastes as good as it...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Tortellini is baked with chicken, mushrooms, and Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Mac n' cheese, topped with more cheese in a parmesan herb crust? That's some next level cooking right there.

Method:   stovetop, oven
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

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

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A sauteed blend of carrot, onion, and zucchini is mixed with couscous for a tasty and quick side dish that goes well with a variety of other dishes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Ham, eggs, and cheese - how can you go wrong? Good parmesan makes a big difference here.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cold noodles with spicy peanut dressing make for an absolute treat. Sesame oil, ginger and soy sauce give the peanut sauce a rich, irresistible asian flair.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with scallions, butter, couscous

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Feel like an Italian powerhouse in your own kitchen as you whip up this baked ziti, which showcases how easy it is to turn everyday ingredients into a...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Perfectly cooked spaghetti pasta is tossed with a light white sauce made with mushrooms and Parmesan cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Alfredo primavera brings balance to two titans of the pasta world. The creaminess of alfredo sauce shines through, but an array of of fresh veggies makes it a more redeeming...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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

Marinated chicken is served with a blended adobo cream sauce, green chiles, penne pasta, and cojita cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Set yourself apart and take your mac-n-cheese to the next level with this corny twist on a classic.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

Cheesy spaghetti bakes are a great alternative to lasagna. Mozzarella, cottage cheese, and parmesan make up a trifecta that keeps the meaty pasta bake plenty creamy.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seasoned shrimp + homemade alfredo sauce + bacon = a quick and delicious dinner!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

A meatless lasagna made with spinach, mushrooms, and a custard white sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

This simple Alfredo sauce is dressed up with peas and ham and tossed with bow tie pasta.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you love Boca meatless burgers, you're sure to fall for for this lasagna too. It may be vegetarian, but it sure isn't boring.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

Made with asiago cheese, linguine pasta, olive oil, shrimp, garlic, fresh basil, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

If you are looking for a lasagna to impress, this is it! The sauce is cooked in the crock pot and then assembled with the other ingredients and baked in the oven.

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Steamed lobster sauteed in white wine with mushrooms and onions makes for a decadent linguine pasta dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

Made with salt, dried oregano, dried basil, frozen cheese ravioli, butter, garlic, fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Agnolotti is stuffed squares of pasta such as ravioli. This version uses wonton wrappers that are stuffed with a spinach-ricotta filling for an easy pasta fix.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with parmesan cheese, spaghetti pasta, egg, mozzarella string cheese, bread crumbs, pasta sauce, ground beef, onion, salt, dried oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with basil, spaghetti sauce, sausage meat, onion, black pepper, garlic, macaroni pasta, mushrooms, cottage cheese, oregano

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 couscous, olive oil, garlic, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, red onion, fresh oregano, fresh mint, feta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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