Pasta Recipes

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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

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

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

Change up your lasagna routine. Not only does this twist on traditional lasagna turn them into pasta roll-ups, it can also be made ahead of time and frozen.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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

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

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

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