Delicious Pasta Recipes Your Family Will Crave

If you’re anything like me, your love affair with pasta is the real deal. But let’s be honest – spaghetti and marinara can get a bit repetitive. Fear not, carb lovers! We’re about to take your pasta game to a whole new level with a collection of delicious, easy-to-whip-up recipes that’ll make your taste buds do the happy dance. From creamy Alfredo wonders to zesty pesto perfection, these pasta recipes are here to prove that pasta night can be exciting, satisfying, and downright scrumptious.

Pasta Salad

This Gluten Free Pasta Salad will easily become your favorite summer side dish. It’s full of summer’s seasonal bounty, healthy and gluten-free. Bring it to your next barbecue and watch it disappear.
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One Pot Sausage And Kale

Parents Love: Penne with sausage and spinach on a white plate is a delicious and hearty meal that parents will adore.
Kid Friendly Recipes: Penne with sausage and spinach on a white plate is — One Pot Sausage And Kale. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Need an easy dinner that takes less than 30 minutes? This One Pot Sausage and Kale is easy, healthy and family friendly. Be sure to make extras for hubby’s lunch the next day.
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Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole Bake

Chicken enchilada casserole on a plate with bread. — Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole Bake. Photo credit: XoxoBella.

Promising the best south of the border flavours, this fiesta chicken pasta casserole bake is a nice homage to Mexico. Chicken, corn and black beans pair with tomatoes, sour cream and Mexican and Tex-mex inspired seasonings to make this perfect Mexican chicken casserole. This southwest chicken and pasta casserole is perfect to use with rotisserie or leftover chicken.
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Instant Pot Buttery Lemon Chicken Pasta With Zucchini And Squash

Delicious Instant Pot macaroni and cheese recipe. — Instant Pot Buttery Lemon Chicken Pasta With Zucchini And Squash. Photo credit: XoxoBella.

This flavourful Instant Pot buttery lemon chicken pasta is well worth making. It’s a dish including pasta with zucchini and squash as well as chicken. The taste is both light and hearty and there are many ways to tweak the recipe, adding your own personal touches. This Instant Pot pasta dinner with chicken, zucchini, squash and parmesan will become a family favourite.
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Zesty Tex Mex Chicken Pasta Salad

A pasta salad with black olives, tomatoes, and parsley. — Zesty Tex Mex Chicken Pasta Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Recently I’ve been experimenting with one pot meals. They’re just so easy! Using only one pot to make something delicious, like this one pot cheesy taco pasta, means less clean-up. It also means it’s quick and easy to prepare the meal. This one pot recipe with ground beef is comfort food at its finest! Your family will love this easy skillet pasta dinner of creamy taco pasta with macaroni noodles.
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The Best Italian Penne Rosa Pasta

A delicious and simple recipe for penne pasta with pantry staples like spinach and tomatoes, cooked to perfection in a pan and stirred with a wooden spoon. — The Best Italian Penne Rosa Pasta. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Penne rosa pasta is an easy pasta dish with a creamy sauce. You can make the whole penne rosa recipe in one pot. This quick and simple Italian pasta with tomato cream sauce is ideal for a busy weeknight supper. It’s tasty, comforting and filling. So if you want to make something creamy and satisfying, you can’t go wrong with this penne pasta recipe spicy tomato cream sauce.
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Easy Baked Feta Pasta

A make ahead pasta dish of macaroni and cheese with tomatoes and herbs. — Easy Baked Feta Pasta. Photo credit: XoxoBella.

Are you in the mood for Italian pasta with a touch of Greek charm? This oven baked feta pasta is sure to impress the whole family. This popular TikTok feta pasta recipe is easy to make and tastes wonderful. You will love this pasta made with feta cheese.
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Gluten Free Pumpkin Chicken Enchilada Pasta

A delicious make-ahead pasta dish, served in a white bowl with a spoon. — Gluten Free Pumpkin Chicken Enchilada Pasta. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Hello one pot wonder…This Gluten Free Pumpkin Chicken Enchilada Pasta will become your go-to weeknight dinner for fall! Check out this super simple and mouthwatering recipe.
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Italian Baked Chicken Pasta Freezer Meal

A Make Ahead pasta dish with greens, served in a white baking dish. — Italian Baked Chicken Pasta Freezer Meal. Photo credit: The Oregn Dietitian.

This healthy Italian baked chicken pasta freezes great! With sun dried tomatoes & basil packed in for flavor, this creamy Tuscan pasta bake is a no brainer!
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Red Lentil Pasta

A make ahead pasta dish with spinach and walnuts. — Red Lentil Pasta. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This easy red lentil pasta recipe includes sautéed garlicky lemon kale and a vegan walnut “cheese” topping. It’s a quick, nutritious and satisfying way to enjoy a gluten-free pasta dinner.
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Trapenese Pesto Pasta

Make ahead pasta dish: A bowl of pasta with peas and prosciutto. — Trapenese Pesto Pasta. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This trapanese pesto is filled with fresh tomatoes, nuts and basil. It’s quickly processed into a refreshing summer sauce and tossed with pasta.
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Easy Beef Stroganoff

A bowl of Swedish beef stroganoff with mushrooms and parsley. — Easy Beef Stroganoff. Photo credit: Foolproof Living.

The mix of the right cut of beef and the homemade stroganoff sauce make this easy beef stroganoff recipe absolutely divine. And with the busy holiday season, sometimes all I want is a classic made with easy-to-follow steps and a guaranteed delicious end result. I have made this for my husband and I time and time again and it simply never gets old.
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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Make Ahead Pasta Dish: A bowl of pasta with chicken, broccoli and sage sprigs that can be prepared in advance. — Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Jar Of Lemons.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta that’s SO good and made in just 30 minutes! Creamy, cheesy bow-tie pasta with notes of sage, garlic, and that delicious parmesan flavor. All topped with chicken coated in breadcrumbs and topped with marina and more parmesan, then tossed with roasted broccoli. This easy dinner recipe is truly a family favorite!
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Spicy Chorizo Bolognese

Who would have thought good old bolognese could get any better? This chorizo bolognese takes it to the next level, enhancing the familiar bold and rich flavors with added depth and smokiness and just a little hint of heat! It’s simple, yet as divine as something you’d find on your plate at a restaurant!
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Easy Baked Ziti With Meat Sauce (Quick How To Video)

A delicious make ahead pasta dish with meat. — Easy Baked Ziti With Meat Sauce (Quick How To Video). Photo credit: Foolproof Living.

I love baked ziti, I really do. Similar to my Spaghetti Bolognese, it is one of those classic Italian-American recipes that simply never gets old. It’s the perfect combination of pasta to meat sauce to cheese.
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Mexican Street Corn Pasta (Easy Recipe!)

A Make Ahead pasta dish with black beans and corn. — Mexican Street Corn Pasta (Easy Recipe!). Photo credit: The Endless Meal.

This Mexican street corn pasta is THE BEST! It’s full of cherry tomatoes, black beans, sweet corn, a little bacon, and a deliciously creamy sauce.
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Chicken Pesto Pasta (Easy To Make!)

A make-ahead bowl of pasta with pesto and tomatoes. — Chicken Pesto Pasta (Easy To Make!). Photo credit: The Endless Meal.

This creamy chicken pesto pasta is a winning family dinner. Tender bites of chicken are mixed with your favorite pasta and smothered in an easy to make creamy pesto sauce. It’s a 25-minute dinner recipe you don’t want to miss!
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Shrimp Ricotta Pasta

A make-ahead plate of pasta with shrimp and kale. — Shrimp Ricotta Pasta. Photo credit: Foolproof Living.

This Shrimp Ricotta Pasta is a delicious meal that makes a perfect weeknight dinner you can make in 30 minutes. Sauteed shrimp are added to a creamy ricotta pasta sauce and tossed with rigatoni and a hearty serving of kale. Adapted from my Ricotta Lemon Pasta recipe, it is an extra creamy dish you can make with store bought or homemade ricotta.
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Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake Recipe

A Make Ahead pasta dish with spinach and cheese. — Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake Recipe. Photo credit: Foolproof Living.

This Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake has everything you want from a weeknight pasta recipe. Easy and irresistible, this vegetarian pasta dish combines the gooey richness of spinach artichoke dip with the warm comfort of a casserole. Just mix cooked pasta with the creamy sauce and bake the mixture for a crisp top layer. One bite of this spinach artichoke pasta casserole, and you’ll add it to your favorite vegetarian meals—along with my Eggplant Baked Ziti, Mushroom and Pea Pasta, and Caprese Pasta Salad with Pesto!
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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

A delicious Chicken Basil Pasta Dish that can be prepared ahead of time. — Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free). Photo credit: The Roasted Root.

Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta with fresh basil is positively packed with rustic flavor and is ready in under 40 minutes for a delicious weeknight meal! This easy to prepare comfort food is easy enough to make any night of the week but fancy enough for a special occasion.
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Easy Mushroom And Sausage Pasta

A make ahead Pasta Dish with sausage and tomato sauce. — Easy Mushroom And Sausage Pasta. Photo credit: The Roasted Root.

Easy mushroom and sausage pasta using store-bought pasta sauce. This quick and easy recipe turns out like restaurant quality pasta and requires 30 minutes or less to make!
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Creamy Vegan Pasta Bake

A make-ahead pasta dish filled with flavorful vegetables and melted cheese, served in a delightful baking dish. — Creamy Vegan Pasta Bake. Photo credit: The Almond Eater.

The whole family will love this easy, creamy Vegan Pasta Bake. It’s a no boil pasta recipe, filled with tomatoes, zucchini, spinach, and your favorite pasta, and topped with cashew cheese. Easy to make ahead, making it the perfect weeknight dinner!
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Lobster Mac And Cheese With Prosciutto And Spinach

A make ahead casserole dish filled with cheese and spinach. — Lobster Mac And Cheese With Prosciutto And Spinach. Photo credit: Little Ferrero Kitchen.

Lobster mac and cheese is comfort food at its finest! Decadent lobster meat is tossed with a mixture of savory and melty cheeses, crisp prosciutto and fresh spinach.
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