Pasta Recipes

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

The zesty orange dressing turns simple spaghetti noodles into a superb side dish.

Method:   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

Made with ham, tomato, chicken stock, cream cheese, frozen peas, dried basil, dried oregano, black pepper, fusilli pasta, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Made with chicken broth, orzo pasta, butter, onion, mushrooms, marsala wine, heavy cream, fontina cheese, mozzarella cheese, peas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A simple dish prepared by slowly simmering a tomato sauce and then tossing it with cooked rigatoni, fresh basil, and Pecorino Romano cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Paired with a sausage and tomato red sauce and topped with basil, this dish will be a delight on the table as well as the stove.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, zucchini, olive oil, garlic, all-purpose flour, low-fat milk, Provolone cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Comfort food pasta! Penne with smoked sausage and peas, baked in a creamy sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella and crispy fried onions.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lemon juice, walnuts, water, bay leaf, dried oregano, black pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, couscous, artichoke hearts

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

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

Made with garlic, onion, mushrooms, carrots, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, plum tomatoes, milk, couscous

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A hearty blend of rigatoni, pepperoni, and three types of cheese defines this baked pasta dish. With only 30 minutes in the oven, this recipe is perfect for quick lunches or...

Method:   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

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

Asian rice stick noodles are tossed with shiitake and oyster or straw mushrooms, napa cabbage, and a sesame-soy sauce dressing and served warm.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Made with enchilada sauce, tomatoes, tomato puree, jalapeno pepper, black beans, corn, black olives, frozen corn, Mexican cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Individual lasagnas filled with layers of Thai flavors with pumpkin, curry, coconut milk, and basil and topped off with a drizzle of browned butter.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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