85 black pasta sauce recipes

A cheesy baked pasta casserole with minced beef and some Italian flair.

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan, ham, and fresh herbs, baked in spaghetti sauce. A filling Italian dinner that's on the table in under an hour.

Clean fresh greek flavors make this recipe a winner. Very clean and fresh tasting with a perfect combination of flavors.

Beef stuffed inside large pasta shells topped with gooey cheese then baked to perfection designed to serve two people.

An American invention, this pasta salad is done right. Caramelized fennel and red onions with sun-dried tomatoes with a light vinaigrette.

Quick, easy and delicious! An ideal supper on a busy week day.

Somewhat similar to chili mac and American goulash found in other areas of the country, this American dish is most prevalent in New England.

Penne pasta with a blended tuna-walnut pesto sauce, lemon zest, fresh basil, and parsley. A quick no-cook sauce made in the food processor and tossed with hot pasta in 30 minutes.

Hoosier goulash made entirely in the microwave with ground beef, elbow macaroni, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce. A Midwest one-dish dinner in 20 minutes.

Inside out ravioli casserole: a baked layer of spinach, macaroni, cheddar, and bread crumbs topped with beef and tomato sauce. All the flavor of ravioli, none of the folding.

Spaghetti rolls are beef-stuffed manicotti with mozzarella and onion-spiked ground beef baked in marinara, swapping the usual ricotta cheese for a heartier, meat-forward filling.

Pork and macaroni bake layered with ground pork, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and sharp cheddar. A hearty layered casserole with a bubbly cheese top.

Baked mac and cheese with tomato sauce, sharp cheddar, and chicken broth soaked into the noodles before baking. A Southern-style casserole with no cream sauce needed.

Penne with marinara sauce, crispy bacon, and whipped ricotta on the side. Red pepper flakes add heat to the sauce while creamy Parmesan-ricotta rounds out every bite.

A simple dinner that is perfect for family and will please everyone!

Rigatoni tossed with a quick garlic-tomato sauce, oregano, fresh parsley, and a generous shower of grated parmigiano-reggiano. A weeknight pasta that comes together in 25 minutes.