13 Pasta Dishes You Need in Your Life

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Check out some of our best pasta recipes perfect for any family dinner. Including Tuscan Chicken Pasta, French Onion Pasta, Tomato Basil Pasta, and more, these dishes balance rich flavors with easy prep. These easy-to-make dishes are sure to become staples in your meal rotation!

1. Feta Pasta

Baked feta pasta in a baking dish.
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Combine pasta noodles, feta cheese, and cherry tomatoes for our flavorful and easy Feta Pasta recipe. Top with fresh basil and additional crumbled feta for the perfect pasta dish.

See the Recipe: Feta Pasta.

2. Broccoli Mozzarella Pasta

Cast iron pan with broccoli pasta and a serving spoon.
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Try our tasty Broccoli Mozzarella Pasta! Made with tender broccoli florets and a creamy sauce made with parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Great for vegetarian dishes or when you’re craving quick comfort food. It’s a perfect choice for a weekday meal.

See the Recipe: Broccoli Mozzarella Pasta.

3. Baked Ziti

Scoop of cheesy baked ziti on a plate.
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Our classic baked ziti recipe is homemade comfort food at its best! Tender ziti is oven-baked in a homemade meat sauce underneath a layer a gooey mozzarella until it’s perfectly bubbly and golden brown.

See the Recipe: Baked Ziti Recipe.

4. Red Pepper Pasta

Pan of red pepper pasta with parmesan cheese.
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This creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is made with fresh bell peppers, onions, and garlic, making it an easy-to-make yet flavorful meal. It’s comforting, sweet, and and a little smoky. Perfect for pasta that’s different than the traditional.

See the Recipe: Red Pepper Pasta.

5. Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Garlic shrimp pasta in a metal skillet.
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Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a simple and satisfying dish perfect for a weeknight meal! It features linguine mixed with perfectly seasoned, pan-seared shrimp tossed in a creamy, cheesy garlic sauce!

See the Recipe: Garlic Shrimp Pasta.

6. Lemon Basil Pasta

Lemon basil pasta on a white serving platter.
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This Lemon Basil Pasta Recipe is a quick, delicious meal ready in less than 20 minutes. It’s full of fresh flavors such as garlic, vibrant lemon, and rich parmesan cheese. Enjoy it by itself or serve it as side dish with your favorite protein for a complete meal!

See the Recipe: Lemon Basil Pasta.

7. Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Serving plate filled with tuscan chicken pasta.
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Rich, tasty, full of flavor, and loaded with cheese! Our Tuscan Chicken Pasta checks all these boxes and more. Featuring al dente noodles, seasoned chicken, cream cheese, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, this creamy chicken pasta recipe is bound to be a hit with the family.

See the Recipe: Tuscan Chicken Pasta.

8. French Onion Pasta

Large pot filled with french onion pasta.
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Our French Onion Pasta combines the classic flavors of caramelized onions with tender pasta noodles, beef broth, mushrooms, onions, and seasonings. It’s a dish that will have your family coming back for more!

See the Recipe: French Onion Pasta.

9. Tomato Basil Pasta

Tomato basil pasta in several white bowls.
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This Tomato Basil Pasta combines spaghetti noodles with a tasty roasted tomato basil sauce. Made with fresh campari and roma tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil, this dish is a crowd-pleaser and a family favorite.

See the Recipe: Tomato Basil Pasta.

10. Lemon Linguine

Serving of lemon linguine in a white plate.
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Lemon Linguine with Asparagus is a simple pasta recipe that’s full of fresh lemon taste. Great for spring or summer, it makes a deliciously light dinner choice.

See the Recipe: Lemon Linguine.

11. Chicken Mushroom Pasta

Chicken mushroom broccoli pasta in a blue pan.
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Make our Creamy Chicken Mushroom Fettuccine for a warm, comforting meal. It features perfectly cooked noodles, tender chicken, and earthy mushrooms, all mixed in a rich parmesan sauce, making it a great choice anytime.

See the Recipe: Chicken Mushroom Pasta.

12. Chicken Mushroom Broccoli Pasta

Chicken mushroom broccoli pasta in a blue green pan.
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An easy-to-make chicken mushroom broccoli pasta, flavored with thyme and mixed in a creamy parmesan sauce! Perfect for an easy family dinner.

See the Recipe: Chicken Mushroom Broccoli Pasta.

13. Mac and Cheese with Ham and Peas

White bowl filled with mac and cheese with ham and peas.
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Ham Macaroni and Cheese is a perfectly creamy and cheesy dish that combines tender pasta with a rich cheese sauce, flavorful ham, and sweet peas. It’s comfort in a bowl and a hit with even the pickiest of eaters.

See the Recipe: Mac and Cheese with Ham and Peas.

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