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Last Updated: Jun 10, 2022 by Angela Latimer · Leave a Comment

Pasta Recipes

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These satisfying pasta recipes may steal the show of your family meal because each one is delicious, hearty, and filling (and everyone loves pasta)! There are plenty of fabulous pasta recipes on this list that can be the star of the show, and many others would pair wonderfully with salmon, steak, Italian food, you name it! So whatever's on your dinner menu, don't forget to start with some pasta (or two)!

Best Pasta Recipes To Make

Pasta is always a main dish favorite, but it can also be an amazing side dish. Whether you're looking for a flavor-packed entree, or a simple side dish, you're sure to find a recipe you'll love!

Here are some of our favorite pasta recipes that will add flavor and variety to your next meal.

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Whether you're looking for something fun and festive or something simple and classic, we've got you covered. So get cooking and impress your friends and family with these fantastic pasta dishes!

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  • Best Pasta Recipes To Make
  • 1. Cream Cheese Pasta
  • 2. Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Bake
  • 3. Cauliflower Ham Pasta Casserole
  • 4. Grilled Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
  • 5. Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel
  • 6. Macaroni and Tomatoes
  • 7. Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair
  • 8. Crockpot Mac and Cheese
  • 9. Pasta e Fagioli
  • 10. Creamy Turkey Primavara
  • 11. Cajun Sausage Pasta
  • 12. Beef and Cheese Casserole
  • 13. Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
  • 14. Prime Rib Beef Stroganoff
  • 15. Italian Chicken Pastina Soup
  • 16. Creamy Beef and Shells
  • 17. Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs
  • 18. Macarona Bechamel
  • 19. Prime Rib Ragu
  • 20. Italian Sausage Bake
  • 21. Shrimp Scampi
  • 22. Hibachi Noodles
  • 23. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
  • 24. Lasagna
  • 25. Turkey Tetrazzini
  • 26. Chicken Parmesan
  • 27. Buttered Noodles
  • 28. Spaghetti Bolognese
  • 29. Ham and Pea Pasta
  • 30. Frutti di Mare
  • 31. Microwave Mac & Cheese
  • 32. Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
  • 33. Smoked Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo
  • 34. Baked Rigatoni
  • 35. Greek Pasta Salad
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  • Pasta Recipes: Baked Mac N Cheese Bites (+More Great Ideas!)
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1. Cream Cheese Pasta

Do you love creamy pasta dishes? This easy cream cheese pasta recipe is a perfect side dish for a family dinner.

It's simple to make, and the creamy cheese sauce is sure to please everyone.

Cream Cheese Pasta
My cream cheese pasta is an easy-to-make quick side dish perfect for weeknights and can be dressed up for weekends. Cooked spaghetti or angel hair is tossed in garlicky cream cheese and Parmesan sauce that lusciously coats every strand.
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2. Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Bake

If you love shrimp alfredo, you're going to LOVE this baked version! It's easy to make and SO yummy.

Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Bake
This garlic shrimp alfredo bake is a family-pleasing pasta dinner that comes together in practically no time! It's so easy and only takes a few minutes on the stovetop before it goes right into the oven to finish cooking. This cheesy shrimp pasta casserole is about to be your family's new favorite recipe!
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3. Cauliflower Ham Pasta Casserole

If you're looking for an easy and simple way to use up leftover ham, this Cauliflower Ham Pasta Casserole is the perfect dish for you!

This casserole is packed with flavor and is the perfect side for a weeknight dinner.

Cauliflower Ham Pasta Casserole
My creamy, cheesy cauliflower ham pasta casserole is a family favorite meal that uses up leftover holiday ham in a dish that everyone loves! This easy casserole features tender cauliflower, al dente bow tie pasta, salty ham, a tasty Dijon cheese sauce, and crispy Panko breadcrumbs- talk about comfort food!
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4. Grilled Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Is there anything better than a classic Alfredo pasta dish? It's creamy, cheesy, and comforting — a perfect pasta side for a special night in or a relaxed weekend dinner.

Grilled Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
An amazingly rich, creamy Grilled Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo dinner combines fettuccine pasta, ridiculously delicious alfredo sauce, and just-grilled chicken breast! This homemade alfredo sauce takes your dinner to a better-than-restaurant quality meal for all of your pasta lovers in the family!
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Grilled chicken fettuccine alfredo with sliced chicken served over pasta.

5. Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel

Do you love spaghetti and chicken? Do you love Rotel? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then you are going to adore this Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel recipe.

A family favorite at our house! This pasta side dish is easy to make and it can be tailored to your taste buds.

Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel
Chicken spaghetti with Rotel is an easy, simple, and delicious spaghetti casserole dish for weeknight family dinners! The Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, and heavy cream (or cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup) make this dish extra special! Plus, it is a perfect use for leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken!
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This Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel is a super easy spaghetti casserole loaded with creamy deliciousness from the Velveeta and cream cheeses!

6. Macaroni and Tomatoes

If you're looking for a tasty and easy summer dish, look no further than Southern Macaroni and Tomatoes. This classic side dish recipe is perfect for a family dinner or cookout, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone!

The combination of macaroni and tomatoes is always a winner, so give this recipe a try today!

Macaroni And Tomatoes
Macaroni and tomatoes is an easy, old-fashioned Southern side dish that is as classic as comfort food gets! Canned tomatoes mean there is virtually no prep time, and a little bacon grease gives this dish its signature smoky bacon flavor! If you haven't had macaroni and tomatoes before, give it a try, and you might have a new favorite pasta side dish!
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7. Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair

Do you love garlic Parmesan pasta? If yes, then this recipe is for you!

This easy angel hair pasta dish comes together in about 20 minutes. The herbaceous garlic flavor pairs perfectly with the nutty Parmesan cheese, making this pasta dish irresistible.

Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta
My easy garlic Parmesan angel hair pasta recipe is rich, buttery, and the ultimate dinner for any garlic lover! Sauteed garlic in a creamy Parmesan sauce coats delicate angel hair pasta and makes a rich comfort food your whole family will enjoy!
Check out this recipe
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8. Crockpot Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese makes an excellent pasta side dish to pair with any savory meaty meal.

Try this easy hands-off crockpot version!

Crockpot Mac and Cheese
Crockpot mac and cheese is about to be your new favorite method of making macaroni and cheese. It's so easy, and there are no dishes. There's no boiling your macaroni noodles; just toss them in your slow cooker with the other ingredients and let it do all the cooking.
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Closeup on the crockpot mac and cheese after dishing it up into a white pasta bowl.

9. Pasta e Fagioli

Looking for a scrumptious and hearty pasta soup to pair up with dinner? Look no further than Pasta e Fagioli!

This Italian soup is made with pasta, beans, and vegetables.

Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Pasta e Fagioli Soup, aka 'pasta and beans,' is a traditional Italian soup using mini pasta, sausage, and vegetables in a tomato based broth. Nothing says comfort food like a brimming bowl of this classic Italian soup on a cold day!
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Pasta e Fagioli Soup is a hearty Italian soup with pasta, Italian sausage and vegetables

10. Creamy Turkey Primavara

Pasta lovers everywhere are will love this recipe. The thick penne pasta, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and a plethora of delicious veggies make this dish filling and nutritious.

Don't like tomatoes or mushrooms? Easily customize this dish by omitting one of these veggies and doubling up on one that you love!

Creamy Turkey Pasta Primavera
Creamy turkey pasta primavera combines tender pieces of leftover Thanksgiving turkey, a bright variety of vegetables, and light sauce! The flavors are out of this world in this tasty, incredibly easy-to-make family dinner!
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Leftover turkey pasta primavera garnished with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and purple basil.

11. Cajun Sausage Pasta

Cajun sausage pasta is another amazing pasta dish that will have your family thanking you! This Cajun pasta has chicken broth, heavy cream, and cream cheese that allows it to be creamy and flavorful.

Serve this for lunch or dinner with a side of your favorite Italian bread topped with soft, warm butter!

Cajun Sausage Pasta (One-Skillet Meal)
This easy, incredibly tasty one-pot Cajun sausage pasta is a flavorful dish that’s sure to please the entire family any night of the week. Rich, delicious andouille sausage combines with a rich and creamy pasta to make a pasta dish that’s perfect with every bite.
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12. Beef and Cheese Casserole

Beef and cheese casserole is the recipe you never knew you needed! It combines both mozzarella and Parmesan cheese to make it double cheesy and extra scrumptious.

This dish can easily be made ahead of time and frozen or refrigerated to be heated up at a later date.

Beef and Cheese Casserole
This beef and cheese casserole combines ground beef, penne pasta, marinara sauce, and lots of cheese for a wonderfully easy weeknight dinner! It's a filling meal with tasty Italian flavors that is sure to be a family favorite! Hamburger noodle casserole is perfect for when you want a tasty meal but are limited on time.
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13. Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Hawaiian macaroni salad is a unique blend of elbow macaroni, mayonnaise, carrots, celery, onions, and for the tropical vibes and extra creaminess, pineapple juice!

Take this macaroni salad to your next summer barbecue, and you will have everyone asking for the recipe!

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Hawaiian macaroni salad is a delectable side dish that includes chilled pasta, mayonnaise, vinegar, and pineapple juice! This popular pasta salad is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory. Bring it to your next barbecue, potluck, or picnic and it's sure to be a new favorite!
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Wide closeup image of the Hawaiian macaroni salad after being chilled.

14. Prime Rib Beef Stroganoff

Prime rib beef stroganoff is the perfect date night dinner recipe. It has a special appeal to it that makes it a step up from other dishes and will impress your guest!

This recipe is also a great way to use up any prime rib left over from the holidays!

Leftover Prime Rib Beef Stroganoff
This Leftover Prime Rib Beef Stroganoff is rich, creamy, tasty plus quick and easy to make as well! You've put all that time and effort into roasting the perfect prime rib, now to use the leftovers in something equally tasty! 
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Leftover prime rib beef stroganoff plated on silver rimmed serving platter.

15. Italian Chicken Pastina Soup

This Italian chicken pastina soup is perfect for cool winter evenings. It is warm and savory with just the right amount of flavor.

Serve this soup fresh and piping hot and top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese!

Italian Chicken Pastina Soup
This chicken pastina soup is a soul-warming, homemade soup that's as delicious as any traditional chicken noodle soup! The fine pasta combines perfectly with rich broth, tender chicken, and vegetables! It's the perfect dish to make when you are craving Italian flavors or a hearty meal!
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16. Creamy Beef and Shells

Creamy beef and shells is the perfect dinner recipe for large families! This recipe can easily be doubled so that you have more than enough for everyone.

Don't have a lot of time to stand in the kitchen and prepare this delicious dinner? Make this in your Instant Pot to free up some time!

Creamy Beef and Shells
This quick and easy creamy beef and shells pasta dinner combines hearty ground beef with plenty of cheese and tender pasta shells! It's a family-favorite dinner that can be on the table in just 20 minutes start to finish!
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Closeup overhead of the creamy beef and shells before serving.

17. Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs

Tired of your normal spaghetti recipe? Then try this baked spaghetti and meatballs for your next family dinner.

Want to add a twist to this recipe? Mix in a few veggies like spinach, red peppers, or zucchini.

Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs
Baked spaghetti and meatballs is an easy casserole with layers of spaghetti coated in sauce, cheese, and meatballs! This tasty comfort food dinner can be loaded with cheesy goodness to please your entire family. Plus, it's the perfect use of leftovers from a spaghetti dinner!
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18. Macarona Bechamel

This bechamel pasta bake full of beef, onion, tomato sauce, and butter. What makes it most unique are the warm spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon that make this dish stand out.

Pair this dish with a glass of wine, light a candle, and you have the perfect ambiance for a date night.

Bechamel Pasta Bake (Macarona Bechamel or Pastitsio)
This bechamel pasta bake, also called macarona bechamel or pastitsio, is an amazingly flavorful dinner casserole! It combines rigatoni noodles with a seasoned ground beef filling and a rich bechamel white sauce! It's an addictive flavor combination that you'll be making over and over again after trying it!
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Perfectly golden baked bechamel pasta bake or macarona bechamel served in casserole dish.

19. Prime Rib Ragu

Prime rib ragu is bold and flavorful! This dish contains crushed red pepper flakes, onion, carrots, fennel, celery, tomatoes, and red wine!

Don't be intimidated by this recipe, while it does use a few more ingredients than others, the step-by-step instructions make it easy to navigate.

Prime Rib Ragu
This hearty Prime Rib Ragu is a delicious take on the classic Italian ragù alla bolognese featuring tender chunks of perfectly roasted prime rib! A low and slow simmer brings all of the fantastic flavors together for a perfect prime rib pasta dinner that the whole family will love!
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20. Italian Sausage Bake

This Italian sausage bake is perfect for Sunday dinners! It's savory and filling with wonderful blends of Italian flavors.

Customize this Italian sausage bake by using your favorite Italian sausage, spice it up with hot Italian sausage or keep down the heat with a mild sausage.

Italian Sausage Bake
This Italian sausage bake is an easy family casserole dinner made with pasta, spaghetti sauce, Italian sausage links, cheese, and basil! With only 5 ingredients, it's a super meal to put together quickly and still serve up hearty comfort food that everyone will enjoy! It will definitely be added to your weekly dinner rotation!
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21. Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp scampi is a quick and easy recipe that is great for nights when you don't want to spend too much time on dinner. It's light and filling with a lemony garlic sauce.

This scampi recipe uses white wine and also pairs well with wine. Use some wine for the recipe and the rest can be had with dinner!

Shrimp Scampi
A fantastic classic dish with tender shrimp in a lemony garlic sauce!
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Shrimp Scampi

22. Hibachi Noodles

Hibachi noodles can be served as the main course for dinner or as a side dish. Sauté some fresh veggies or your favorite cut of meat and make these noodles a full meal.

This recipe allows you to be creative, use lo mein noodles, angel hair pasta, or yakisoba noodles.

Hibachi Noodles
Unleash the flavors of Japan with my easy Hibachi noodles recipe! Learn to cook this savory, classic dish at home and impress your family and friends. Sear these tasty noodles off using a grill top griddle after cooking your meats so that the noodles pick up that 'just grilled' taste from your hibachi chicken, beef, or seafood!
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Hibachi Noodles in a bowl covered with sesame seeds.

23. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Lemon garlic shrimp pasta is bold and flavorful. The tangy lemon and robust garlic paired with the juicy shrimp will have your mouth watering.

Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese or an extra dash of lemon on top to enhance the flavor even further.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Lemon garlic shrimp pasta is an easy-to-make dish that combines al dente pasta with succulent, tender shrimp and a deliciously rich sauce. It's a fantastical, flavorful seafood pasta anyone can make. Toss it together in just 20 minutes for a new family favorite meal.
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Tasty lemon garlic shrimp pasta in the skillet and ready to serve as a family favorite 20 minute dinner.

24. Lasagna

This lasagna uses ground beef and sweet Italian sausage making it perfect for meat lovers.

Tender layers of pasta are topped with a hearty meat sauce then it's all covered in melted cheese. What's not to like?

Lasagna
A homemade lasagna full of tender noodles and a hearty meat sauce covered in melted cheese is one of the best comfort foods you can make. All the time you spend making it will be more than worth it when you see your family lining up for seconds.
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25. Turkey Tetrazzini

Turkey tetrazzini is a great after holiday recipe when you have leftover turkey to use. The tender turkey paired with cream, chicken broth, and condensed chicken soup allows this pasta dish to be creamy and delicious.

Don't have any leftover turkey? Use rotisserie chicken instead!

Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini
This creamy baked leftover turkey tetrazzini dinner is a wonderful use of your leftover turkey, topped with bacon and breadcrumb for a crunchy baked topping!
Check out this recipe
Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini

26. Chicken Parmesan

This chicken Parmesan recipe will have you going in for seconds, maybe thirds! You won't walk away hungry after a few bites of this hearty dish!

Pair this recipe with angel hair pasta, penne, rigatoni, or oven-roasted potatoes.

Chicken Parmesan (Chicken Parmigiana)
This chicken Parmesan (or chicken Parmigiana) is a classic Italian entree featuring breaded chicken breast fried and then baked! The Parmesan breaded chicken breast combines mozzarella, marinara, and pasta for a simple and complete meal!
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vertical image showing an overhead view of the chicken parmesan served over a bed of thin spaghetti pasta with marinara sauce and two Panko and Parmesan crusted chicken breast cutlets with melted mozzarella on the center of each cut garnished with a few fresh leaves of baby Genovese basil on grey mottled background

27. Buttered Noodles

Buttered noodles are the perfect recipe for picky kids and adults. They are simple and easy to make and will keep you full.

Top these buttered noodles with sautéed asparagus, red peppers, or roasted broccoli to add flavor and texture.

Buttered Noodles
Buttered noodles are a Southern favorite that the whole family can enjoy with practically any dinner or meal. Egg noodles coated in butter. Perfectly seasoned to make a versatile pasta side dish that everyone will love.
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Closeup on the buttered noodles with parsley and Parmesan.

28. Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti bolognese is my go-to recipe for family dinner nights. It's filling, delicious, and something everyone loves and enjoys.

Top it with with extra cheese and you can't go wrong!

Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Bolognese is a true Italian classic full of al dente spaghetti, meaty red sauce, fresh veggies, and a blend of Italian herbs! Throw in a little wine for flavor, and you have an easy weeknight dinner you'll want to make again and again!
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Wide image of the plated spaghetti bolognese with greens in the background.

29. Ham and Pea Pasta

Ham and pea pasta is a great dish to make if you have leftover ham from Thanksgiving or Christmas. The delicious ham, soft peas, and creamy cheese over fettuccine will make your mouth water.

No leftover ham? Easily use diced or cubed ham from the deli.

Ham and Pea Pasta
This ham and pea pasta combines tender chunks of ham with fettuccine and peas in a rich, creamy white sauce that the whole family loves! It's a quick and easy pasta dinner to make, either on the stovetop or in your crock pot! Plus, it is perfect for using up leftover ham!
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Square image of ham and pea pasta.

30. Frutti di Mare

Frutti di mare is a deluxe seafood recipe, that has muscles, scallops, clams, shrimp, and squid. If you love all the flavors of the ocean you will love this recipe.

Limited time to make a restaurant-quality dish? This recipe only takes 30 minutes to make!

Frutti di Mare
Frutti di mare (fruits of the sea) is a flavorful pasta dish that’s full of mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops, and squid to make this incredibly delicious seafood pasta. The seafood is cooked in layers to add flavor as it cooks and to keep the different seafood varieties from overcooking in this tasty Italian dinner. It is then coated in a spicy marinara sauce for the perfect dish.
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Image of frutti di mare plated on a white dish.

31. Microwave Mac & Cheese

Microwave mac & cheese is perfect for anyone who is short on time! It is creamy, cheesy, and moist with ample amounts of flavor.

Top this Mac and cheese with veggies or crumble your favorite crackers on top for added texture.

Microwave Mac and Cheese
Perfectly creamy microwave mac & cheese combines tender macaroni pasta, milk, butter, and lots of cheese. Skip the stovetop version - you’ll be amazed at how delicious this mac & cheese tastes when it only takes a few minutes!
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32. Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

Bang bang shrimp pasta is a great way to enjoy the spicier side of life. The added sriracha and chili sauce adds the perfect amount of heat.

Can't handle too much spice? Add a dollop of sour cream to the top to help cut the heat.

Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
This bang bang shrimp pasta features spaghetti noodles, tasty shrimp, and a wonderfully savory and creamy sauce! Your entire family will love this dish so much that it will find a spot on your weekly dinner rotation. Plus, it is on the table and ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes!
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33. Smoked Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo

Smoked salmon fettuccine alfredo is a unique take on your ordinary Alfredo recipe. The smoked salmon makes this recipe over the top and extra flavorful.

Pair this recipe with a fresh and crisp salad or your favorite toasted bread.

Smoked Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo
This richly flavorful Smoked Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo is a shining example of simple ingredients combining to make extraordinary dishes! All of the basics are here for an outstanding fettuccine alfredo, but the smoked salmon takes the depth of flavor to new levels! Truly the easiest of meals to take from a comfort food family favorite to a "Wow!" meal!
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Closeup of the plated smoked salmon fettuccine alfredo.

34. Baked Rigatoni

Baked rigatoni is warm, comforting, and easy to make! It's meaty with ample amounts of sauce and topped with creamy cheese, just like any good recipe should be.

Baked Rigatoni with Tomato Sauce & Italian Sausage
My easy baked rigatoni is an incredible comfort food featuring al dente rigatoni pasta, pasta sauce with Italian sausage, and melted cheese! You can't go wrong with this simple rigatoni pasta bake because it's a delicious dinner that the whole family will enjoy! Once you try this cheesy baked rigatoni with Italian sausage, you'll want to make it every week!
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Square overhead image of baked rigatoni with Italian sausage.

35. Greek Pasta Salad

This addictively delicious Greek pasta salad is loaded with tender bowtie pasta, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and red onion. Toss all of the wonderful ingredients in a tangy Greek salad dressing and you have a hit side salad!

Greek Pasta Salad
Greek pasta salad combines farfalle pasta, kalamata olives, red onion, tomatoes, artichokes, feta cheese, and Greek dressing! It's a quick and easy side dish or main course you can make the night before and keep in the fridge until needed! The tangy flavor is refreshing and perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, and BBQs!
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Any of these incredible pasta side dishes are guaranteed to be a hit! Make sure to come back and tell us how your meal turns out!

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Pasta Recipes: Baked Mac N Cheese Bites (+More Great Ideas!)

These satisfying pasta recipes may steal the show of your family meal because each one is delicious, hearty, and filling (and everyone loves pasta)! There are plenty of fabulous pasta recipes on this list that can be the star of the show, and many others would pair wonderfully with salmon, steak, Italian food, you name it! So whatever's on your dinner menu, don't forget to start with some pasta (or two)!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 521kcal
Prep 15 minutes minutes
Cooking 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 35 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni (cooked and drained)
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 oz cream cheese (¼ of a standard 8 oz package)
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch each, salt & pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 pinch dry mustard powder (optional)
  • 1 large egg (beaten)

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and coat the muffin cups of a mini muffin pan tray with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
  • While your elbow macaroni is cooking, start the cheese sauce by melting the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the heavy cream, milk, and cream cheese to the melted butter and bring to simmering long enough to fully melt the cream cheese.
  • Add the sharp cheddar cheese and seasoning (garlic powder, salt, pepper, dry mustard powder) and combine, stirring enough to melt the added cheddar. Remove from heat and pour over the cooked and drained elbow macaroni. Stir in the beaten egg until all of the pasta is evenly coated with cheese and the egg is distributed throughout the mac and cheese.
  • Spoon the macaroni and cheese into the mini muffin pan cups up to the edge, then top each with a small portion of grated cheese. Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 20 minutes or until the tops and sides of the mac n cheese bites are turning golden brown.
  • Allow the mac n cheese bites to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then pop them out gently with a knife on one side. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 521kcal (26%) | Carbohydrates: 31g (10%) | Protein: 18g (36%) | Fat: 36g (55%) | Saturated Fat: 22g (138%) | Cholesterol: 152mg (51%) | Sodium: 344mg (15%) | Potassium: 204mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 1290IU (26%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 343mg (34%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Course Appetizers, Pasta
Cuisine American

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