If you love pasta, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you like your pasta creamy, tomato-based, or loaded with gooey cheese, we’ve got a recipe that will satisfy your cravings!
Pasta is a versatile dish because it’s easy to make, and you can throw almost anything into it – except the kitchen sink. Read on to discover no less than our 24 best pasta dishes for pasta lovers. Each one is more satisfying than the next, so don’t wait – get cooking!
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BLT Pasta Salad
Time to skip the bread and enjoy your BLT salad-style! Made with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, pasta, and a few extra ingredients, this recipe is perfect for just about any gathering! This dish is ready and on your table in 15 minutes and will have your guests asking for seconds.
Creamy Chicken Alfredo
Do you love to eat at Olive Garden? Well, now you can take that love right into your home! This copycat chicken alfredo recipe is just like the one you’d enjoy at the restaurant. Plus, it’s simple to make in just 20 minutes.
Avocado Pasta
Avocado pasta is an elegant dish that’s creamy, vegetarian and full of flavor! Easy to make with a few simple ingredients, this meal will be ready and on your table in 15 minutes.
Gigi Hadid Pasta
A creamy and cheesy meal with spice, this is a pasta dish you need to try. It’s a simple recipe that combines orecchiette (a shell-shaped pasta) with a mouthwatering vodka sauce.
Southern Macaroni and Cheese
This southern baked mac and cheese is made completely from scratch! Featuring loads of delicious cheese, every bite is incredibly creamy, cheesy and perfectly seasoned.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Here’s a recipe that only uses five ingredients and takes just five minutes to prepare. Fettuccine alfredo is an Italian dish that’s incredibly creamy and cheesy. The best part? The sauce is homemade!
Creamy Pasta Carbonara Recipe
This creamy pasta dish is made with spaghetti noodles, eggs, bacon and garlic. It has no cheese – making it completely dairy-free but big on flavor! Garnish with a sprinkling of chives and enjoy!
Spaghetti and Meatballs
This spaghetti and meatball dish takes basic recipes to the next level! Featuring homemade meatballs and homemade marinara sauce, this one is sure to impress.
BBQ Macaroni Salad
BBQ macaroni salad is simply delicious! It’s an easy dish that’s sure to impress everyone. Made with macaroni, veggies, cider vinegar, hot sauce, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, and seasonings, it’s the perfect dish to serve to a large crowd at your next summer party.
20-Minute Sausage Pasta Skillet
Twenty minutes is all it takes to make this sausage and pasta skillet dish. It’s quick and easy, making this recipe perfect for those busy weeknights. From the tomato garlic sauce to the chunks of sausage, this is a dish your family will love.
Ravioli with Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Filling
If you’re looking for your next meatless Monday recipe, here it is! Ravioli with a spinach and ricotta cheese filling is a must-try! Plus, everything in this recipe is homemade.
Healthy Pasta with Pesto and Broccoli
This dish is both healthy and bursting with flavor. From the tangy sun-dried tomatoes to the crunchy broccoli and salty parmesan cheese, this dish is one you need to try!
Simple Mediterranean Olive Oil Pasta
This recipe takes traditional olive oil pasta and adds delicious Mediterranean flavors like artichokes, grape tomatoes, and feta cheese. It’s a great choice for weeknights, taking just 20 minutes to prepare.
Easy Vegetable Spaghetti
Here’s a dish that’s loaded with both veggies and flavor. It’s satisfying, healthy and nutritious. We bet your family won’t even miss the meat!
Chicken Penne Pasta
If you’re a fan of bruschetta bread then you’ll appreciate this recipe! It’s chicken penne pasta that’s topped with fresh bruschetta. Pair it with crispy garlic bread for an amazing meal.
Butternut Squash Linguine with Fried Sage
Vegans, get ready to rejoice! Butternut squash linguine with fried sage is for you. This impressive dish is gently spiced and a little creamy, making it both healthy and comforting.
Classic Baked Ziti
This rich and gooey classic baked ziti is made with layers of pasta, homemade sauce, Italian sausage, and three types of cheese. It’s a comforting dish that could be difficult to share!
One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Your pasta dish is about to get a bit of a southern flare with this recipe. Creamy Cajun chicken pasta has a bit of a kick that doesn’t overpower the overall flavor. The best part? It comes together easily in one pot.
Tuscan Tortellini Salad
This pasta salad recipe is full of incredible Italian flavors. Ready and on your table in just 25 minutes, it can be served right away or tucked into the fridge to enjoy later.
Easy Summer Pasta Salad
Perfect for those summer get-togethers or BBQs, this pasta salad is light, refreshing and delicious. Made with fresh veggies and feta cheese and tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette, it’s healthy and delicious. This recipe is also easily doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd.
Baked Orzo with Feta and Spinach
Ever try your hands at making a delicious orzo dish? Well, here’s your chance to try one that everyone will love! Baked orzo with feta and spinach is made with homemade breadcrumbs and a sauce that’s sure to impress.
Spinach Artichoke Lasagna
Now’s your chance to skip the premade store-bought lasagna and make it at home instead. This spinach artichoke lasagna uses fresh ingredients and is lightly flavored for a dish that’s satisfying without being too heavy.
Vegetable Garden Pasta
This is a quick and healthy dish that’s loaded with fresh veggies. It’s meatless, vegan, and gluten-free too!
Easy Tomato Rigatoni
Easy tomato rigatoni is a breeze to make! It’s a dish that doesn’t take a lot of effort but tastes like you’ve been cooking all day. It’s also a vegetarian meal that’s full of so much flavor, you won’t even miss the meat!
Best Pasta Dish: BLT Pasta Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups pasta farfalle uncooked
- 3 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
- 3/4 cup red onion chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes chopped
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt Greek
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon vinegar red wine or apple cider vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to instruction. Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the salad.
- In a large bowl, add the tomatoes, lettuce, bacon and red onion.
- In a small bowl, mix ranch, yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar and pepper. Mix well.
- Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
- Then toss pasta with the dressing mixture until evenly coated. Serve and enjoy!
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