10 Pasta Recipes You Will Love

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These easy and delicious pasta recipes are perfect for weeknight dinners or for a larger gathering. They are incredibly straightforward and kid friendly. From everybody’s favorite creamy Mac and cheese to hearty stuffed jumbo pasta shells, this list is sure to have something comforting for everyone. So, grab your fork and get ready to embark on a delicious pasta adventure!

Baked Pasta

A plate full with red tomato pasta with a serving of other vegetables.
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Baked Pasta is a flavorful and cheesy easy-to-make pasta recipe. Loaded with vegetables, this pasta casserole is baked to perfection after layering in a casserole dish with a comforting cheese topping.

GET THE RECIPE: Baked Pasta

Lo Mein

lo mein in a bowl.
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Lo Mein is a popular Asian flavored pasta dish and is also kid friendly. It is a perfect vegan, one-pot, dump-and-go recipe ready in under 30 minutes.

GET THE RECIPE: Lo Mein

Broccoli Pasta

broccoli pasta in a bowl.
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This Broccoli Pasta recipe is a game-changer when you need food in a flash. Its creamy white sauce loaded with tons of broccoli is sure to score big!

GET THE RECIPE: Broccoli Pasta

Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese in a bowl.
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Creamy, cheesy, and downright comforting—mac and cheese is a perfect dish for cozy nights in or potlucks alike. Serve it in individual ramekins for a sophisticated and indulgent experience. 

GET THE RECIPE: Mac and Cheese

Stuffed Pasta Shells

Baked macaroni and cheese pasta shells.
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Imagine jumbo pasta shells cradling a cream cheese-spinach filling, nestled in a pool of combination of cheese. These stuffed shells are like a flavor explosion in every bite. 

GET THE RECIPE:  Stuffed Pasta Shells

Fettuccine

fettuccine Alfredo.
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Alfredo sauce, meet fettuccine. This velvety pasta dish is a crowd-pleaser, with its rich creamy sauce clinging to every strand.

GET THE RECIPE: Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo 

Minestrone Soup

minestrone soup in a bowl.
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Ladle out bowls of this hearty orzo pasta soup. The broth, infused with garlic, onion, and Italian herbs, cradles tender orzo pasta, diced carrots, and spinach. It’s like a cozy hug in a bowl.

GET THE RECIPE: Minestrone Soup 

Orzo Pasta Soup

Orzo soup.
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Ladle out bowls of this hearty orzo pasta soup. The broth, infused with garlic, onion, and Italian herbs, cradles tender orzo pasta, diced carrots, and spinach. It’s like a cozy hug in a bowl.

GET THE RECIPE: Orzo Pasta Soup 

Easy Four Cheese Stuffed Shells

A cast iron pan filled with stuffed shells covered in cheese and a white sauce.
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Delicious and easy four cheese stuffed shells are perfect for any occasion. They are flavored with herbs and baked until slightly golden brown.

GET THE RECIPE: Baked Stuffed Shells

School Cafeteria Mac and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese.
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This school cafeteria Mac and cheese recipe is delicious, creamy, and easy to bake. It is topped with crumbs for a perfect crunchiness in every bite.

GET THE RECIPE: Baked Mac and Cheese

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