Pasta Recipes

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

The meaty, Italian-seasoned sauce comes together in the time it takes to boil water and make pasta, so it really it as fast as it gets.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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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

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

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

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

Method:   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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Chicken, bell peppers, celery, onion, and garlic are simmered in salsa and served over pasta to make a delicious and simple dinner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Who knew getting your greens could be this exciting? With the sweetness of mango nectar and a pop of fresh spinach, this dish turns healthy into delightful.

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, garlic and herb spaghetti sauce, manicotti pasta, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, frozen spinach, ground beef

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

A great puttanesca recipe like this one has all the classic ingredients. Sauteed anchovies for a savory undertone with briney sliced Kalamatas.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

This pasta pizza hybrid might make a traditional Italian chef cry, but sometimes new twists with classic ingredients turn out delicious.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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

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

Made with salt and pepper, lemon juice, orzo pasta, tomato, pitted green olives, feta cheese, parsley, fresh chopped dill, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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