25 Easy Pasta Dinners The Whole Family Will Love
Fettuccine Alfredo with Asparagus
Recipe: Fettuccine Alfredo with Asparagus
Fettuccine Alfredo probably isn’t the first dish you think of for a springtime supper or healthy eating. But this version, made with fresh, seasonal asparagus, is much lighter than the classic and just as delicious. With a bit of lemon to give it a citrus kick, it’s perfect for the warmer weather.
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Mushroom Stroganoff
Recipe: Mushroom Stroganoff
Smoked paprika adds depth to this meatless dish.
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Pasta Shells with Spring Vegetables
Recipe: Pasta Shells with Spring Vegetables
Pea tendrils, the tender tips of pea vines that taste just like the peas, make an unexpected and charming garnish.
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Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Recipe: Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Whisk warm milk into the flour mixture to ensure a lump-free sauce. We also recommend shredding your own cheese for a creamier texture. We tested with Cracker Barrel Extra-Sharp Cheddar. Our step-by-step guide removes any guesswork from making this classic pasta.
Step-by-Step Video: Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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Spinach Ravioli Lasagna
Recipe: Spinach Ravioli Lasagna
This top-rated spinach-ravioli lasagna uses convenience items, like store-bought pesto sauce, jarred Alfredo sauce, and frozen cheese-filled ravioli, to deliver a delicious main dish with little time and effort on your part.
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Vanessa's Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna
Recipe: Vanessa's Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna
A container of refrigerated pesto adds distinctive flavor to this basic beef-and-cheese lasagna, and the unbaked lasagna can be frozen for up to three months.
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Cavatappi Pasta with Beans and Bacon
Recipe: Cavatappi Pasta with Beans and Bacon
Thick, twisty cavatappi noodles pair beautifully with crisp bacon and bright beans.
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Spaghetti Casserole
Recipe: Spaghetti Casserole
Southerners love our casseroles, and it doesn’t get much easier than this Spaghetti Casserole.
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Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Cream Sauce
Recipe: Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Cream Sauce
A touch of cream makes this tomato sauce oh-so-indulgent.
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Beefy Butternut Squash Pasta
Recipe: Beefy Butternut Squash Pasta
With substantial pieces of butternut squash and browned beef, this pasta is a whole meal in one bowl.
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Sweet Pepper Pasta with Sausage
Recipe: Sweet Pepper Pasta with Sausage
Who knew sweet peppers and sausage could be such a winning combination?
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Spaghetti with Pecan Pesto and Garlicky Breadcrumbs
Recipe: Spaghetti with Pecan Pesto and Garlicky Breadcrumbs
Only in the South do we throw pecans into our pesto—and once you make the switch, you’ll never look back.
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Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables
Recipe: Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables
Have some surplus from your farmers’ market haul? Add your extra produce to this catch-all, summery baked ziti.
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Cabbage, Mushroom, and Bacon Pasta
Recipe: Cabbage, Mushroom, and Bacon Pasta
This one skillet, one pot dish makes cooking an elegant dinner easier than ever.
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Tomato Carbonara
Recipe: Tomato Carbonara
This vegetarian-friendly version of your favorite pasta dish swaps bacon for burst cherry tomatoes.
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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole
Recipe: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole
Chicken, penne, and cream sauce come together to create an all-star dinner casserole.
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Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese
Recipe: Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese
Have a pack of ground beef on hand? Make this easy Spaghetti Bolognese your go-to dinner solution.
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One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards
Recipe: One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards
Your guests will never suspect that a meal this elegant was cooking in just one pan. Talk about no cleanup!
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Spring Pea Pasta with Ricotta and Herbs
Recipe: Spring Pea Pasta with Ricotta and Herbs
Equal parts pasta and crisp, bright peas, this pasta helps you get your greens in (and still tastes great)!
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Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake
Recipe: Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake
Freshen up your tried-and-true pasta casserole with bright green kale. A creamy sauce keeps this 30-minute pasta bake feeling appropriately cheesy and indulgent.
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Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas
Recipe: Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas
A stunning dish of gnocchi is shockingly easy to make – just pick up a package of the potato pasta at the grocery store and toss it in your skillet.
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Cheesy Sheet Pan Pasta
Recipe: Fusilli Pasta with Spinach, Tomato, and Bacon
Pasta, cooked and crisped to perfection on a sheet pan? Don’t knock it until you try it.
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Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi
Recipe: Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi
This balanced bowl gives you full servings of vegetables and pasta in one, making it the ideal winter weeknight supper.
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Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake
Recipe: Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake
Tortellini, chicken, broccoli, butter crackers, and pecans compose this casserole that bursts with flavor and texture.
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Cajun Shrimp Boil Pasta
Recipe: Cajun Shrimp Boil Pasta
Shrimp, corn, and smoked sausage form the base for this warm-weather pasta dish with a nice Cajun kick.