Browse 32 pasta recipes with photos, prep and cook times, full ingredient lists, and step-by-step instructions.
DinnerPurchase sharp orange cheddar for this bacon cheeseburger pasta‚ as well as seek a solid block of uniform color․ It reduces to a thick sauce that clings to the rotini spirals‚ while dark red bacon pieces with browned 85/15 beef provide that familiar burger flavor (the block is easier to grate)․
DinnerUse dry unseasoned ramen noodles and cook them for a short time to keep them slightly crunchy․ Slightly crunchy ramen noodles pair well with a hearty sauce․ This vegan recipe features ramen noodles in a savory-sweet, tangy sauce, along with optional tofu or other vegetables․
DinnerChoose boneless sirloin steak pieces with little fat and consistent thickness and slice them against the grain for a tender result when cooked briefly․ Cremini mushrooms are more flavorful than other types‚ and a sour cream sauce made in the pan complements egg noodles․
LunchCooking the ditalini separately results in it maintaining a pleasantly tender texture rather than allowing it to absorb the broth and become overly soft in the pot․ This Pasta e Fagioli soup combines ground beef‚ creamy Great Northern beans‚ kidney beans‚ vegetables‚ plus tomato-herb broth for a hearty bowl․
DinnerPrecook ingredients such as Parmesan cheese‚ onions‚ and garlic along with salmon․ Portion out the skillet dish into servings for easy lunches the next day․ A lemon and orzo dish with salmon includes orzo pasta and salmon fillets mixed with spinach and lemon for an easy weeknight meal․
DinnerUse oil-packed‚ sun-dried tomatoes‚ thoroughly drained before slicing‚ to add sweet and sour notes and a tomato taste to this vegetarian rigatoni recipe․ A creamy sauce prepared with white wine‚ garlic‚ cooked spinach‚ Parmesan cheese‚ lemon‚ and other ingredients adds tanginess to the rigatoni․
DinnerChoose skinless‚ boneless chicken breasts that can be cut into smaller pieces for faster cooking in this tomato cream pasta with chicken recipe․ Rotini pasta holds the mild‚ spicy tomato cream sauce well‚ and shredded mozzarella adds extra flavor to each bite of this dish․
DinnerOn spaghetti night‚ German Spaghetti includes crispy bacon and sliced bratwurst‚ mushrooms‚ and German beer in a cheddar-spaghetti sauce․ Stoneground mustard and apple cider vinegar add brightness to balance the rich meat flavors in the pasta sauce․ Chopped fresh chives are sprinkled over each serving of spaghetti for additional flavor and color․
DinnerChoose a small or medium eggplant with smooth, unmarked skin and a green stem․ Cubed peeled eggplant is fork-tender enough to eat when prepared as a pasta dish with Mediterranean flavors․ Other ingredients in the sauce are tomatoes, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes for a mild spicy taste․
DinnerSearing the chicken in olive oil and butter and setting aside the browned chicken pieces to use in the sauce․ This Chicken Parmesan Pasta recipe uses chicken and penne pasta with a tomato passata, cream, and Parmesan cheese sauce for a lighter take on Chicken Parmesan․
DinnerRendered guanciale fat and pasta starch coat pasta cooked in a skillet instead of going to waste․ Pasta alla Gricia is a type of Roman pasta prepared with spaghetti and topped with pecorino romano cheese‚ black pepper‚ and fried guanciale․
DinnerCombine cooking recipes for chicken and pasta dishes and Parmesan sauce to save time when you make dinner․ Store cooked and seasoned pasta and sauce separately in the refrigerator for later use․ This chicken fettuccine Alfredo recipe with al dente pasta and sautéed chicken is one option using Parmesan sauce․
DinnerBreaded chicken cutlets are fried at medium-high heat and have a crispy exterior and soft interior․ Homemade Alfredo sauce is prepared with cream and Parmesan cheese․ Chicken fettuccine Alfredo contains breaded chicken and fettuccine pasta in Alfredo sauce․
DinnerSearing the honey-glazed chicken in oil before returning it to the recipe helps it develop a golden exterior․ Resting the penne for a few minutes before serving helps it soak up cream sauce․ Other ingredients in the Southwest Chicken Alfredo recipe include cheddar cheese‚ tomatoes‚ and other hot spices that add flavor․
DinnerChoose boneless‚ skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces as a nutritious‚ easy-to-cook‚ and store-friendly ingredient․ Chicken and broccoli pasta with rotini includes chicken and broccoli florets in a parmesan and lemon cream sauce with lemon flavor․
DinnerChoose 21/25-count peeled and deveined shrimp for quicker cooking and more appealing appearance․ Moist shrimp are good when added to cooked spaghetti and other vegetables․ Vegetables commonly used in Shrimp Lo Mein include broccoli‚ cabbage‚ peppers‚ and green onions․ Shrimp Lo Mein sauce is made with soy sauce‚ hoisin sauce‚ and brown sugar․
DinnerFor a family dinner‚ chicken carbonara is a skillet dish made with fettuccine‚ chicken‚ and turkey bacon․ Hot fettuccine is mixed with an egg and Parmesan cheese sauce․ Turkey bacon‚ garlic‚ parsley‚ and more cheese are used to enhance the appearance and taste of this dish․
DinnerChoose bacon that will cook quickly and release extra fat and flavor when sautéed․ The smoky flavor of bacon can enhance the flavors of this pasta dish․ Spaghetti is tossed with tomato cream sauce, garlic, fresh cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of red pepper flavor․
DinnerMake a dish for four in a pan by precooking the pasta and chicken‚ then prepare the pesto cream sauce right before serving․ Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta includes sliced chicken and small pasta shapes tossed in cream and pesto sauce with Parmesan cheese․ Save pasta cooking liquid to use when reheating pasta dishes during the week․
LunchBrowning the chicken before adding it to the sauce adds a brown color to the chicken․ Quickly cooking the chicken after adding it to the sauce helps maintain the chicken's texture․ One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta with Penne and Spinach includes spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a Parmesan cream sauce with pasta for dinner․
DinnerBrowning the ground beef improves the flavor․ Boiling the beef mixture with water makes it easier for the taco seasoning to coat the pasta shells․ Cheese is added at another step․ The taco pasta recipe can be cooked in a pan in 30 minutes and served with meat sauce and crushed pasta shells and salsa․
DinnerChoose regular or low-fat ricotta cheese that is firm in texture․ Ricotta‚ the creamy cheese used in this easy lasagna recipe with beef‚ is layered with cooked marinara sauce and cooked noodles‚ seasoned ground beef‚ and mozzarella and Parmesan cheese to make individual lasagna portions with a toasted crust․ Allow to cool slightly before eating․
DinnerCooking chicken with both olive oil and butter can provide the benefits of olive oil's high smoke point and butter's flavor when cooking chicken․ Creamy garlic chicken penne pasta with cooked chicken and Parmesan sauce can be prepared in 25 minutes․
DinnerChoose a new‚ young Parmesan cheese to grate finely for easy melting․ Check out this One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta recipe featuring angel hair pasta tossed in a butter-based sauce with garlic and Parmesan flavors․