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Pasta Recipes

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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recipe for cheesy spinach pasta pie

Cheesy Spinach Pasta Pie

Made with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, onion, frozen creamed spinach, spaghetti pasta, vegetable oil, eggs, ricotta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, half and half

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for conchiglie con tutto giardino (pasta with garden vegetables)

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

recipe for simple spaghetti carbonara

Simple Spaghetti Carbonara

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for steak lover's fettuccine alfredo

Steak Lover's Fettuccine Alfredo

If you think fettuccine alfredo can't get any better, wait until you meet its meaty soulmate - steak lover's fettuccine alfredo. Packed with tender beef and fresh...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon cheeseburger pasta

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

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recipe for blonde lasagna

Blonde Lasagna

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for make ahead spinach manicotti

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

recipe for pasta with white mushroom sauce

Pasta with White Mushroom Sauce

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


recipe for lightened up traditional spaghetti & meatballs

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

recipe for western style macaroni and cheese

Western Style Macaroni And Cheese

This Western-style macaroni and cheese is a delicious and easy way to sneak some veggies in your meal. Spicy jalapeno Jack cheese and diced jalapenos to give it an...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp tortellini

Shrimp Tortellini

Simple butter-sauteed shrimp is mixed with cheese tortellini and Parmesan cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker farmhouse macaroni and cheese

Slow Cooker Farmhouse Macaroni And Cheese

Not the fanciest mac and cheese, but it is delicious comfort food. The twist on this recipe is that it includes bacon, tomatoes, and cream of mushroom soup.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fancy macaroni and cheese

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

recipe for vegetable ravioli with herb butter sauce

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


recipe for lasagna with leeks and red roasted peppers

Lasagna With Leeks And Red Roasted Peppers

This meatless lasagna is so packed with veggies that you won't miss the meat. Leeks, peppers, and mushrooms are layered between pasta and a ricotta filling.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sausage & macaroni casserole

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

recipe for pasta with sauteed chicken livers and bacon

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


recipe for tortellini con panna

Tortellini Con Panna

Tortellini con panna is a delicious Italian dish made with tortellini in a cream (panna) sauce. It's perfect for a special occasion or date night.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for alfredo's of rome original fettuccine alfredo

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

recipe for pub cheese beefy mac

Pub Cheese Beefy Mac

Made with red chili flakes, milk, butter, flour, Cheddar cheese with horseradish, Fontina cheese, kosher salt, black pepper, fresh basil

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for penne puttanesca

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

recipe for ham alfredo

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

recipe for pasta and spinach with feta cheese and olives

Pasta and Spinach With Feta Cheese And Olives

Made with black olives, feta cheese, pasta, olive oil, garlic, fresh spinach

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for deep-fried macaroni and cheese

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

recipe for fat tuesday noodles with smoked sausage and shrimp

Fat Tuesday Noodles With Smoked Sausage and Shrimp

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

recipe for spicy shrimp fettuccine alfredo

Spicy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked rigatoni and meatballs

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

recipe for linguine with shrimp scampi

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

recipe for pesto pantelleria

Pesto Pantelleria

Delicious fresh-made herby pesto and spaghetti. The perky pesto puts a little twist on traditional, using almonds instead of pine nuts and throwing in some capers.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pizza spaghetti bake

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

recipe for cajun chicken alfredo

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

recipe for mini mac and cheese bites

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


recipe for spaghetti and meat sauce with peppers and mushrooms

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

recipe for turkey lasagna rolls with chive-cream sauce

Turkey Lasagna Rolls With Chive-Cream Sauce

Turkey, broccoli, and roasted peppers are mixed with a cream cheese sauce and rolled up in lasagna noodles. The lasagna rolls are baked with both a marinara...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker garlic chicken alfredo

Slow Cooker Garlic Chicken Alfredo

Fix and forget with this easy recipe made with boneless chicken, Alfredo sauce, garlic, mushrooms, and fettuccine pasta.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for 3 layer baked mac-n-cheese

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

recipe for potato gnocchi with spicy tomato sauce

Potato Gnocchi with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Gnocchi is covered in a blanket of simmered tomatoes with a kick of cayenne pepper and sprinkles of thyme.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for white wine sauce over chicken fettuccine

White Wine Sauce Over Chicken Fettuccine

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


recipe for baked pepperoni rigatoni

Baked Pepperoni Rigatoni

Made with mozzarella cheese, spaghetti sauce, black pepper, rigatoni pasta, pepperoni, Parmesan cheese, dried basil, lemon peel

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for couscous risotto with wild mushrooms and pecorino cheese

Couscous Risotto With Wild Mushrooms And Pecorino Cheese

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

recipe for parmesan orzo primavera

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


recipe for ground turkey vegetable lasagna

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

recipe for orzo with roasted vegetables

Orzo With Roasted Vegetables

Made with garlic, orzo, lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for microwave macaroni and cheese

Microwave Macaroni And Cheese

Decadence, meet convenience! This breeze of a recipe is a few steps up from the microwave pasta of your not so distant past. Flavored with onion and Tabasco, it's grown...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for armadillo border grill chipotle chicken penne pasta

Armadillo Border Grill Chipotle Chicken Penne Pasta

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for luscious italian sausage lasagna

Luscious Italian Sausage Lasagna

Making lasagna might seem daunting, but this recipe breaks it down into simple layers that lead to a delicious outcome. Trust me, even the novice can master this...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ravioli with spinach and diced bacon

Ravioli with Spinach and Diced Bacon

This ravioli with spinach and bacon recipe is a delicious way to get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for scallops fettuccine alfredo

Scallops Fettuccine Alfredo

Creamy fettuccine alfredo is always a winner, but have you tried it with seafood? Bay scallops and vegetables turn this dish into something special.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken and angel hair pasta

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

recipe for macaroni 'n cheese with bacon

Macaroni 'N Cheese With Bacon

If you're on the hunt for a quick dinner that satisfies both kids and grown-ups, this macaroni 'n cheese with bacon will effortlessly become a family favorite one bowl at...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shrimp with cheese tortellini in a wine and garlic alfredo sauce

Shrimp With Cheese Tortellini In A Wine And Garlic Alfredo Sauce

Made with cayenne, shrimp, cheese tortellini, butter or margarine, garlic, dry sherry, half & half, cream or condensed skim milk...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sunset patio pasta

Sunset Patio Pasta

Made with balsamic vinegar, penne pasta, assorted vegetables, olive oil, chicken seasoning

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for scallops in carbonara cream sauce over linguine

Scallops In Carbonara Cream Sauce Over Linguine

Scallops are quickly pan-seared then mixed with cooked linguine in a bacon-parmesan-cream sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for fried macaroni and cheese balls

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

recipe for slow cooker chicken alfredo lasagna

Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

If you've got a slow-cooker addiction, lasagna is the next dish you can tackle in your crockpot. Not just any lasagna, either--creamy chicken alfredo lasagna.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker ravioli meal

Slow Cooker Ravioli Meal

This easy dinner just takes minutes to throw together in the crock pot. It's also easy to vary the ingredients. Try a meat-based pasta sauce with cheese ravioli. Or make it a...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chicken couscous

Chicken Couscous

Cubed chicken is cooked with warm spices, carrots, and couscous and topped with toasted almonds before serving.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bucatini with cherry tomatoes and bacon

Bucatini with Cherry Tomatoes and Bacon

Bacon, garlic, and cherry tomatoes with al dente bucatini are served finished with a basil and olive oil drizzle.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pesto-salmon spaghettini

Pesto-Salmon Spaghettini

The best way to bridge the gap between pasta and salmon? Creamy homemade pesto, of course.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for roasted mediterranean vegetable lasagne

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagne

Lasagna is a perfect canvas for drawing up all sorts of changes to the traditional recipes such as this Mediterranean twist.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for basic macaroni and cheese

Basic Macaroni and Cheese

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

recipe for lobster saute with linguine

Lobster Saute with Linguine

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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