32 Favorite Pasta Recipes - Pasta recipes dishes that can be made as a the main star for any dinner or side dishes that are perfect for cookouts, potlucks and holiday parties.

Pasta recipes are timeless classic recipes that are made over and over again.  They are recipes that can be easily adapted to ones taste.  They are recipes we make over and over again for our family because they love them.  They are dishes that can be made as a the main star for any dinner or side dishes that are perfect for cookouts, potlucks and holiday parties.  They are dishes be make for our family frequently because they are easy to make and pack a lot of flavor.

We’ve complied a list of recipes that are both classic and traditional to more modern recipes that have added flavor.  Everything from simple pasta dishes to serve as a side to one pot dishes that can be made on a busy weeknight.  There are plenty of ways to spices up pasta dishes and these recipes do not disappoint.  They will quickly become a family favorite that are made over and over again.

Bacon Avocado Pasta Salad – Swanky Recipes

{RECIPE ABOVE} Every cookout deserves a star pasta salad.  This pasta dish is loaded with avocado, tomatoes and bacon that’s welcome at any cookout.

Avocado Bacon Pasta Salad - Every cookout deserves a star pasta salad. This pasta dish is loaded with avocado, tomatoes and bacon that's welcome at any cookout.

 

Chicken Parmesan Pasta – Swanky Recipes

{RECIPE ABOVE} Comfort food doesn’t get any better Chicken Parmesan Pasta with Eggplant & Parmesan Classico Riserva Pasta Sauce, fresh vegetables, panko bread crumbs and cheese.  Have dinner on the table in 30 minutes with this pasta dish.

Cheesy Parmesan Chicken Pasta


Homemade Alfredo Sauce – Ashlee Marie

{RECIPE ABOVE} Every pasta dish deserves a star sauce and this Homemade Alfredo Sauce is sure to be a forever favorite.  Be sure to top it on any pasta and serve it crusty bread.

Homemade Alfredo Sauce - Every pasta dish deserves a star sauce and this Homemade Alfredo Sauce is sure to be a forever favorite. Be sure to top it on any pasta and serve it crusty bread.

 

Creamy Mac Cheese – Spicy Southern Kitchen

{RECIPE ABOVE} Our family makes this creamy Mac and Cheese recipe all the time.  A family favorite that’s made as the star dish or served as a side dish.  Your family will love this cheesy pasta recipe.

Creamy Mac and Cheese - Our family makes this creamy Mac and Cheese recipe all the time. A family favorite that's made as the star dish or served as a side dish. Your family will love this cheesy pasta recipe.


One Pot Steak Bucatini Pasta – Swanky Recipes

{RECIPE ABOVE} A simple and fresh heirloom tomato sauce recipe.  This One Pot Steak Bucatini is our go to recipe on a busy weeknight.  Pot pot dishes like this pasta recipe are sure to become a family favorite.

Steak Pasta A simple and fresh heirloom tomato sauce recipe. This One Pot Steak Bucatini is our go to recipe on a busy weeknight. Pot pot dishes like this pasta recipe are sure to become a family favorite.

 

Lemon Asparagus Pasta – Dinner at the Zoo

{RECIPE ABOVE} If you love asparagus, you’ll want to have this Lemon Asparagus Pasta dish at least once a week.  With fresh vegetables and herbs, protein packed chicken and pasta, this dish is a favorite we make all the time.

Lemon Asparagus Pasta - If you love asparagus, you'll want to have this Lemon Asparagus Pasta dish at least once a week. With fresh vegetables and herbs, protein packed chicken and pasta, this dish is a favorite we make all the time.


Easy Skillet Lasagna – Little Spice Jar

{RECIPE ABOVE} Classic lasagna that’s made in a skillet.  This Easy Skillet Lasagna pasta recipe will quickly become a favorite.  It has all the traditional flavors of pasta made into a fun and delicious recipe your family will love.

Easy Skillet Lasagna - Classic lasagna that's made in a skillet. This Easy Skillet Lasagna pasta recipe will quickly become a favorite. It has all the traditional flavors of pasta made into a fun and delicious recipe your family will love.

 

Cheesy Baked Spaghetti – Love Bakes Good Cakes

{RECIPE ABOVE} A Cheesy Baked Spaghetti pasta recipe that can few a crowd.  This recipe is a dish your family will request over and over again.  A new favorite way to make traditional spaghetti with warm, gooey cheese baked on top.

Cheesy Baked Spaghetti - A Cheesy Baked Spaghetti pasta recipe that can few a crowd. This recipe is a dish your family will request over and over again. A new favorite way to make traditional spaghetti with warm, gooey cheese baked on top.


Parmesan Mac & Cheese – Wanna Bite

{RECIPE ABOVE} Because no one can ever have enough Mac and Cheese recipes!  This cheesy pasta recipe is as classic and traditional as it gets, plus it’s homemade!

Parmsan Mac and Cheese - Because no one can ever have enough Mac and Cheese recipes! This cheesy pasta recipe is as classic and traditional as it gets, plus it's homemade!

 

Caprese Pasta Salad – Swanky Recipes

{RECIPE ABOVE} Every summer cookout deserves a star side dish.  This Caprese Pasta Salad will quickly become a family favorite.  It’s packed with healthy and delicious herbs and vegetables that are light and refreshing.

Caprese Pasta Salad - Every summer cookout deserves a star side dish. This Caprese Pasta Salad will quickly become a family favorite. It's packed with healthy and delicious herbs and vegetables that are light and refreshing.


BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad – Spicy Southern Kitchen

{RECIPE ABOVE} A flavorful and delicious packed BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad that’s great as a side dish or if you’re like me, a lunch salad.  Of course, you’ll need just one fork for this delicious salad!

BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad - A flavorful and delicious packed BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad that's great as a side dish or if you're like me, a lunch salad. Of course, you'll need just one fork for this delicious salad!

 

Baked Spaghetti – The Gunny Sack

{RECIPE ABOVE} A fun, new way to serve Baked Spaghetti is in mini loaf pan sized servings.  These little bundles of baked pasta is the only way we’ll want to share our favorite childhood recipe.

Baked Spaghetti - A fun new way to serve Baked Spaghetti is in mini loaf pan sized servings. These little bundles of baked pasta is the only way we'll want to share our favorite childhood recipe.


Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll Ups 

{RECIPE ABOVE} Lasagna is a timeless classic that our family makes over and over again.  We love to make these Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll Ups that are the perfect portion size to mix things up.

Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll Ups - Lasagna is a timeless classic that our family makes over and over again. We love to make these Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll Ups that are the perfect portion size to mix things up.

 

Italian Sausage Tortellini Skillet – Yellow Bliss Road

{RECIPE ABOVE} Pasta skillet recipes are just too good to pass up.  This Italian Sausage Tortellini Skillet recipe is all you’ll need on a busy weeknight to make for the family.  This cheesy dish is too good to pass up!

Italian Sausage Tortellini Skillet - Pasta skillet recipes are just too good to pass up. This Italian Sausage Tortellini Skillet recipe is all you'll need on a busy weeknight to make for the family. This cheesy dish is too good to pass up!


Pot Roast Pasta – Grandbaby-Cakes

{RECIPE ABOVE} Taking pot roast to the next level with this Pot Roast Pasta.  We only wish we had this recipe years ago.  If you have a delicious pot roast you love, you’ll love it in this easy recipe!

Pot Roast Pasta - Taking pot roast to the next level with this Pot Roast Pasta. We only wish we had this recipe years ago. If you have a delicious pot roast you love, you'll love it in this easy recipe!

 

BLT Pasta Salad – Swanky Recipes

{RECIPE ABOVE} The most popular pasta salad to serve for a cookout is this BLT Pasta Salad.  No only does it taste like the real deal but it’s incredibly easy to make.  This recipe will quickly become a staple at future parties.

BLT Pasta Salad - The most popular pasta salad to serve for a cookout is this BLT Pasta Salad. No only does it taste like the real deal but it's incredibly easy to make. This recipe will quickly become a staple at future parties.


Bacon Spinach Chicken Pasta – The Cozy Cook

{RECIPE ABOVE} This restaurant quality Bacon Spinach Chicken Pasta will have you coming back for seconds.  An incredibly easy and delicious recipe to make for a busy weeknight dinner or a fancy dinner party accompanied with wine.  You’ll be saving this recipe for years to come.

Bacon Spinach Chicken Pasta - This restaurant quality Bacon Spinach Chicken Pasta will have you coming back for seconds. An incredibly easy and delicious recipe to make for a busy weeknight dinner or a fancy dinner party accompanied with wine. You'll be saving this recipe for years to come.

 

Skillet Lasagna – Julies Eats and Treats

{RECIPE ABOVE} Our favorite skillet recipes start with classic oven recipes our families have made over and over again.  This skillet Lasagna is among our favorites right now.  Pair with crusty french bread and good glass of wine.

Skillet Lasagna - Our favorite skillet recipes start with classic oven recipes our families have made over and over again. This skillet Lasagna is among our favorites right now. Pair with crusty french bread and good glass of wine.


Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad – Fav Family Recipes

{RECIPE ABOVE} If you love ranch seasoning, you’ll love this Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad.  This pasta dish is the perfect recipe to serve at cookouts or along side any main star dish.

Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad - If you love ranch seasoning, you'll love this Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad. This pasta dish is the perfect recipe to serve at cookouts or along side any main star dish.

 

Million Dollar Spaghetti – Sugar Apron

{RECIPE ABOVE} Delicious Baked Spaghetti with a few new ingredients to enhance traditional spaghetti recipes.  Once you try this dish, you’ll never go back!

Million Dollar Spaghetti - Delicious Baked Spaghetti with a few new ingredients to enhance traditional spaghetti recipes. Once you try this dish, you'll never go back!


Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad – This Gal Cooks

{RECIPE ABOVE} A light and refreshing Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad made with small pasta shells.  If you’re a bacon and ranch lover, you’ll want to have this recipe handy all year long.

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad - A light and refreshing Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad made with small pasta shells. If you're a bacon and ranch lover, you'll want to have this recipe handy all year long.

 

One Pan Chicken Pasta – This Gal Cooks

{RECIPE ABOVE} Homemade pasta dishes like this One Pan Chicken Pasta are perfect for busy weeknight dinners.  If you love the simple pasta dishes with added flavor and fresh herbs, you’ll love this dinner recipe.

One Pan Chicken Pasta - Homemade pasta dishes like this One Pan Chicken Pasta are perfect for busy weeknight dinners. If you love the simple pasta dishes with added flavor and fresh herbs, you'll love this dinner recipe.


One Pot Pepperoni Pizza Pasta – Cincy Shopper

{RECIPE ABOVE} This One Pot Pepperoni Pizza Pasta is channeling my inner child.  Both kids and adults will love this modern pizza pasta recipe with ooey gooey cheese, pasta and pepperoni.

One Pot Pepperoni Pizza Pasta - This One Pot Pepperoni Pizza Pasta is channeling my inner child. Both kids and adults will love this modern pizza pasta recipe with ooey gooey cheese, pasta and pepperoni.

 

Mozzarella Penne Rosa Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes – Swanky Recipes

{RECIPE ABOVE} So easy, so flavorful!!  Takes 20 minutes to make and is packed with gooey cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.  This Mozzarella Penne Rosa Pasta was a huge hit, will definitely make this again!

Mozzarella Penne Rosa Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes - So easy, so flavorful!! Takes 20 minutes to make and is packed with gooey cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. This Mozzarella Penne Rosa Pasta was a huge hit, will definitely make this again!


One Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs – The Grant Life

{RECIPE ABOVE} Spaghetti and Meatballs is a classic family favorite recipe we love to make.  We love the convenience of this one pot pasta dish that takes less time to make.

One Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs - Spaghetti and Meatballs is a classic family favorite recipe we love to make. We love the convenience of this one pot pasta dish that takes less time to make.

 

One Pot Chicken Alfredo – Julies Eats and Treats

{RECIPE ABOVE} Busy weeknight dinner that the whole family loves.  This homemade, One Pot Chicken Alfredo pasta is our go to recipe during the week.  We love to serve it with garlic bread and wine.

One Pot Chicken Alfredo - Busy weeknight dinner that the whole family loves. This homemade, One Pot Chicken Alfredo pasta is our go to recipe during the week. We love to serve it with garlic bread and wine.


One Pot Orecchiette Pasta – A cedar Spoon

{RECIPE ABOVE} Better than restaurant pasta, this One Pot Orecchiette pasta with small pasta shells is at the top of our list.  It’s packed with fresh vegetables, herbs and made in a light and refreshing sauce that’s perfect to dip crusty bread in.

One Pot Broccoli Orecchiette Pasta - Better than restaurant pasta, this One Pot Orecchiette pasta with small pasta shells is at the top of our list. It's packed with fresh vegetables, herbs and made in a light and refreshing sauce that's perfect to dip crusty bread in.

 

Penne Rosa Pasta – Back to her Roots

{RECIPE ABOVE} A winning combination of pasta and fresh ingredients, this dish can be on the table in 15 minutes.  Penne Rosa is made with just a few simple ingredients, like spinach, pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes and melted cheese.

Penne Rosa Pasta - A winning combination of pasta and fresh ingredients, this dish can be on the table in 15 minutes. Penne Rosa is made with just a few simple ingredients, like spinach, pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes and melted cheese.


One Pot Kielbasa Pasta – Sugar Apron

{RECIPE ABOVE} A delicious combination of Kielbasa sausage, cheese and pasta.  This food recipe is at the top of our list for new and tasteful recipes to make for the family.

One Pot Kielbasa Pasta - A delicious combination of Kielbasa sausage, cheese and pasta. This food recipe is at the top of our list for new and tasteful recipes to make for the family.

 

One Pot Bacon BBQ Chicken Pasta – The Recipe Rebel

{RECIPE ABOVE} Pasta lover’s will love this BBQ Chicken Pasta made with bacon and fresh herbs.  Made in one pot, this recipe is fuss free and one our family makes over and over again.

One Pot Bacon BBQ Chicken - Pasta lover's will love this BBQ Chicken Pasta made with bacon and fresh herbs. Made in one pot, this recipe is fuss free and one our family makes over and over again.


Baked Ziti Casserole – Tastes of Lizzy T

{RECIPE ABOVE} Comfort food doesn’t get any better than this Baked Ziti Casserole that’s loaded with ooey gooey cheese and beef.  Our favorite pasta dishes are baked just like this one!

Baked Ziti Casserole

Jack Daniels Bacon Mac Cheese – Bread Booze Bacon

{RECIPE ABOVE} Some of the best Mac & Cheese you’ll ever eat!  This Jack Daniels Bacon Mac Cheese is perfect for lunch or dinner.  If you’re anything like me, you’ll want this dish all to yourself because it’s that good!

Jack Daniels Bacon Mac Cheese - Some of the best Mac & Cheese you'll ever eat! This Jack Daniels Bacon Mac Cheese is perfect for lunch or dinner. If you're anything like me, you'll want this dish all to yourself because it's that good!

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