Pasta Recipes

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This creamy salmon and pasta is an easy weeknight meal, ready in under 15 minutes. The salmon is cooked and tossed with pasta and peas in a creamy sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This layered zucchini lasagna laced with fresh basil proves that the veggie version can be as good as (or better than) its meatier counterparts.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

Method:   outdoor grill
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

Mediterranean flavors galore. Grilled eggplant and tomatoes make a satisfying, super healthy topping for a bed of couscous.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

When life gives you pasta, make lasagna - especially if it's the LA style from Planet Hollywood. This recipe is all about fun, flavor...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomato, garlic, crawfish tails, heavy whipping cream, fettucine pasta, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with octopus, olive oil, rosemary, bay leaf, oregano, cumin seeds, parsley, green chili pepper, tomatoes, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with olive oil, tomato sauce, beef broth, dried basil, dried oregano, fresh thyme, mushrooms, salt and freshly ground black pepper, bow tie pasta, frozen chopped spinach

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Looking for a comforting dish that turns dinner upside down? This fettuccine bake brings some fun twists to your classic pasta night.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with kosher salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, spiral pasta, whipping cream, sharp white cheddar cheese, ground mustard, Worcestershire...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with fettuccine pasta, butter, onion, garlic, ham, mushrooms, dried oregano, dried basil, parsley, crushed red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A seafood pasta dish that's almost too easy. Seafood Linguine cooked in a crock pot with shrimp, scallops, and mussels for a deliciously simple dinner.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with fennel bulb, onion, spaghetti sauce, water, Italian sausages, tomato sauce, cottage cheese, egg whites, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with rigatoni pasta, black pepper, salt, oil, Italian sausage, garlic, chicken broth or homemade stock, escarole, canned cannellini beans, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with ground beef, oil, spaghetti, onion, green bell pepper, cream of mushroom soup, cream of tomato soup, water, garlic, sharp Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with penne pasta, black pepper, butter, onion, vodka, tomato puree, heavy cream, cooked ham, hot sauce, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with couscous, vegetable or chicken broth, almonds, dried apricots, dried dates, ground ginger, salt and pepper, pomegranate, cilantro, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Cheddar cheese, Mozzarella cheese, ground beef, Italian sausage, marinara sauce, mushrooms, Italian-style diced tomatoes, cheese tortellini

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with fish stock, salt and fresh ground black pepper, thyme, bay leaf, parsley, saffron, tomato paste, anchovy paste, clams, Monterey Bay prawns or jumbo shrimp

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with green onions, Monterey Jack or Mexican style cheese, ground beef, refried beans, chili powder, dried oregano, manicotti shells, water, picante sauce, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with linguini or vermicelli, olive oil, crushed red peppers, parsley, garlic, tomato paste, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chopped black olives, Monterey jack cheese, green onions, ground beef, refried beans, taco seasoning mix, lasagna noodles, salsa, water, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with green bell pepper, cheddar cheese, egg noodles, vegetable oil, ham, cream of chicken soup, whole kernel corn, pimento

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with butter or margarine, feta cheese, dill or flat parsley leaves, black pepper, eggs, butter, flour, whole milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with pepperoni slices, Parmesan cheese, fettuccine, butter or margarine, half-and-half, ground nutmeg, white or black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with angel hair pasta, onion, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, fennel seeds, garlic, butter, crawfish tails, basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with dried parsley, onion, Italian sausage, ground beef, garlic, Mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, tomato paste, salt, water

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salt, black pepper, chives, egg white, butter, shallots, Maryland crabmeat, cognac, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with crushed red pepper, olive oil, Spanish onion, green bell pepper, garlic, ground beef, whole tomatoes, tomato paste, water, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

There's something about baked ziti with ricotta cheese that just hits the spot. The combination of creamy ricotta, hearty pasta, and zesty pasta sauce is hard to beat.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with vermicelli or thin spaghetti, onion, chili powder, chopped mushrooms, chicken broth, spicy pork breakfast sausage, frozen spinach, tomato sauce, process cheese product, water

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with bread crumbs, onion, green bell pepper, butter, ground beef, salt and pepper, tomato soup, cheese, macaroni pasta

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with mozzarella cheese, spaghetti sauce, lasagna noodles, chicken breast strips, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with frozen chopped spinach, ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, dried oregano, dried Italian seasoning, bow tie pasta

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with whole tomatoes, ricotta cheese, red onion, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, dried thyme, salt, crushed red pepper, ziti or penne pasta

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with olive oil, onion, Israeli couscous, chicken stock, orange or red bell pepper, cashews, cumin, black pepper, fresh thyme, fresh oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cucumber, skim milk, pepper, manicotti pasta, cottage cheese, prepared horseradish, salmon, margarine, all-purpose flour, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes