31 Best Pasta Recipes

Pasta dishes are at the top of my list for comfort foods. When that carb craving hits, there is nothing more satisfying than digging into a rich and creamy bowl of pasta or a plate of Pasta Bolognese. This list of the 31 Best Pasta Recipes is packed full of delicious pasta favorites that are sure to hit the spot.

The internet is swimming with food blogs, with each blogger sharing their favorite recipes. For this post, I have collaborated with just a few of my fellow bloggers to bring you some of our favorite pasta recipes. Here you will find everything from simple pasta salads to classic pasta casseroles.

Having a good repertoire of pasta recipes to turn to is essential to every home cook. Whether you are preparing a dinner party or just cooking dinner for your family, this post has a recipe for that.

I love a good pasta salad any day of the week. This list has a few good ones for you to try. You will find classics like, Mediterranean Pasta Salad and Zesty Italian Pasta Salad that make fantastic party dishes.

You will also find a mix of delicious baked pasta classics like Lasagna and Baked Ziti. As well as stove top favorites like Shrimp Alfredo, Enchilada Pasta and Pesto Chicken Pasta. Hopefully you will find a few that make it on your favorites list this year.

Best pasta Recipes

A fresh and flavorful Mediterranean Pasta Salad made with orzo, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, and a homemade Greek dressing. Easy, delicious and perfect for meal prep.

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Enchilada Pasta

This cheesy, beefy Enchilada Pasta cooks right in the enchilada sauce to create a one pot meal that's on the table in under 30 minutes.

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Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad - cheesy pasta with fresh veggies! With a homemade Greek dressing, this refreshing side dish is perfect for a picnic. Add some grilled chicken to it and make it a meal.

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BLT Pasta Salad

This BLT pasta salad combines the classic combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato with cavatappi pasta, Colby Jack cheese, red onion, and ranch dressing.

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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Ready in just 30-minutes, this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta combines tender bites of chicken and al dente pasta in a delicious creamy garlic parmesan sauce that is easy to make. This family friendly dish is one of my favorite 30-minute recipes to make.

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Pasta Bolognese

This thick, rich Bolognese sauce is easy to make for a delicious Italian meal at home. Hearty Pasta Bolognese is the ultimate comfort food!

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Pesto Chicken Pasta

Enjoy this hearty, fragrant and deliciously filling Pesto Chicken Pasta with pan seared chicken and pasta in a creamy pesto sauce.

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Stuffed Shells with Italian Sausage

These Stuffed Shells with Italian Sausage are loaded with a creamy 4-cheese filling and homemade sausage tomato sauce. A cozy, from scratch dinner that's perfect for freezing or feeding a crowd!

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Creamy, cheesy and packed with flavor, this Chicken Alfredo Casserole recipe is an easy dinner win!

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Baked Spaghetti Casserole

This Baked Spaghetti Casserole is layered with a rich, meaty sauce, dollops of creamy ricotta cheese, and plenty of melted mozzarella.

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Mushroom Chicken with Pasta

Chunks of juicy chicken breast in a creamy mushroom sauce with your favorite pasta.

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Creamy Vegan Zucchini Pasta with Lemon and Basil

This Creamy Vegan Zucchini Pasta with Lemon and Basil will be your new go to pasta. It is packed with veggies and easy to make.

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Vietnamese Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Beef (Hu Tieu Xao)

This hu tieu xao recipe uses wide rice noodles, marinated beef, and Chinese broccoli for a quick and easy stir-fry. Includes noodle prep tips and simple substitutions for weeknight cooking.

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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

Creamy, spicy and full of flavor! This Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta is loaded with tender shrimp, andouille sausage, bell peppers and the most delicious creamy Cajun sauce.

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Seafood Pasta

This seafood pasta is a mix of shrimp, clams, mussels and scallops, all tossed together with spaghetti in a homemade tomato sauce. An easy yet elegant meal that's perfect for entertaining!

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Tender blackened chicken coated in bold Cajun spices served over fettuccine with a creamy, garlicky homemade alfredo sauce. This restaurant-quality Cajun chicken alfredo comes together in under an hour using simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.

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Zucchini, Spinach, And Lemon Orzo

This easy one pot Lemon Orzo With Zucchini is loaded with bright, lemon and herb flavors, as well as fresh zucchini and spinach for a dish that is healthy, hearty and delicious.

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Creamy Curry Pasta Recipe - Indian Style Chicken Curry Pasta

A creamy curry pasta with all the flavors or chicken tikka masala! This Indian style masala pasta is a quick one pot recipe that has all the wonderful flavors of a classic Indian chicken curry.

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Spaghetti alla Carbonara

An egg-based spaghetti dish which comes from the Lazio region, and is made with guanciale and Pecorino cheese.

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Cheeseburger Pasta

Cheeseburger Pasta is a favorite family meal! It's a creamy, comforting pasta dish packed with two kinds of cheese, savory ground beef.

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Baked Ziti

Baked ziti is made with layers of tender pasta, creamy ricotta cheese, and a rich sausage sauce, all baked together until hot and golden brown.

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Boursin Cheese Baked TikTok Pasta

Boursin Cheese Baked TikTok Pasta. Freshly cooked pasta tossed with baked Boursin cheese, tomatoes, garlic, spices, and parmesan cheese. This easy-baked pasta recipe will knock your socks off!

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Homemade Lasagna

Layers of noodles, the most delicious meat sauce, ricotta cheese filling and lots of mozzarella make up this classic Homemade Lasagna dish. Completely from scratch, easy to make, make-ahead and freezer friendly.

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Busy weeknights just got easier with this One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta! It's fast, flavorful, and perfect for the whole family.

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Creamy Steak Pasta Recipe (With Mushroom and Whisky Sauce)

Indulge in creamy steak pasta with a whisky and mushroom sauce. It's a savoury symphony in under 30 mins. Decadence on your plate!

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Mushroom Spinach Pasta

Mushroom Spinach Pasta tossed in a creamy Parmesan sauce. This meatless pasta is prepared on the stovetop in just 30 minutes!

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Chicken and Chorizo Pasta

Chicken and Chorizo Pasta is a comforting dish made with juicy chicken pieces and smoky chorizo sausages cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.

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Shrimp Alfredo

This shrimp alfredo pasta is made with fettuccine in a creamy parmesan sauce, topped with sauteed garlic shrimp.

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Bruschetta (Tomato Basil) Pasta

This Tomato Basil Pasta is reminiscent of a good bruschetta! It is packed with flavor and so refreshing. Keep it vegetarian or add chicken/shrimp.

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The Best Creamy Salmon Pasta Recipe

Creamy Salmon Pasta Recipe is so flavorful. Flavorful salmon and a creamy garlic sauce, this easy recipe will make you feel like a chef!

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Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese

Jalapeno popper mac and cheese is a mac and cheese that is then flavored to taste like a jalapeno popper! Give this pasta side dish a try.

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Zesty Italian Pasta Salad With Italian Dressing

This zesty Italian pasta salad is made with fresh vegetables, mozzarella pearls, and salami, and is topped with a delicious homemade Italian salad dressing.

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One Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta

One Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta takes your favorite enchiladas and turns it into a quick and easy pasta dish the whole family will love.

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Now that you've finished this list of 31 Best Pasta Recipes, and are probably hungry, go grab the ingredients to make one of these delicious recipes. Leave a comment below and let me know how it went.

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