Pasta Recipes

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   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

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

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

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

Made with prepared mustard, barbecue sauce, tube or spiral pasta, ground beef, bacon, condensed tomato soup, cheddar cheese

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

Morel mushrooms with leeks, parsley and cream make a wonderful dinner out of some linguine or capellini.

Method:   stovetop
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It may be basic, but it's also delicious! Your choice of cheese is mixed with a homemade white sauce and cooked macaroni and then baked until heated through.

Method:   stovetop, oven
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

The larger Israeli couscous gives this recipe a similar texture to risotto made with arborio rice but with a reduced cooking time.

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

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

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

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

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

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