1,250 black pasta recipes

A succulent pasta salad that's perfect for a light summer dinner in the backyard.

A basic yet scrumptious casserole that doesn't take a lot to make or enjoy!

A delicious macaroni casserole that's always fun to make and will always satisfy your family's appetite.

Oven-baked beef and vegetable soup with short ribs, leeks, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and small pasta in a rich homemade broth. Slow-baked for tender, fall-off-the-bone beef and layered flavor in every spoonful.

Entertain your friends with this hearty soup by following this simple recipe that is will end up as one of your favorites.

A simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Tri-color pasta with a simple tomato sauce simmered with garlic and onion, tossed with fresh basil, olive oil, and Parmesan. Italian comfort food from pantry staples.

Stovetop macaroni and cheese made from scratch with a proper bechamel, sharp cheddar, heavy cream, mustard, and a dash of cayenne. Rich, creamy, and ready in 30 minutes for two.

Traditional Mexican meatball soup with mint and cilantro in the albondigas, simmered in rich beef broth with chayote squash, carrots, cabbage, leeks, and small pasta.

Italian sausage, chickpeas, and pasta shells simmer together in a fennel-scented tomato sauce with chunky zucchini. A rustic one-pot dinner ready in an hour. Skip the sausage for a meatless version.

Leftover turkey, pasta, and tomatoes tossed with cottage cheese and cheddar, then baked under a buttery bread crumb topping. This cheesy turkey bake turns holiday leftovers into a bubbly, golden casserole.

Cubed ham and elbow macaroni baked in a creamy egg and milk custard with cheddar, mustard, and a hint of dill. This cheesy ham bake is old-school comfort food that feeds eight hungry people.

Chicken breasts stuffed with Swiss and ricotta cheese, pan-seared in butter, and served over fettuccine with a brandy-tomato pan sauce. Elegant enough for date night, ready in under an hour.

A simple macaroni and cheese dish that takes no time to make or even enjoy!

Quick herbed macaroni Parmesan tossed with fresh basil, Roma tomatoes, parsley, and grated Parmesan. A 15-minute weeknight pasta side dish.

New York cupboard soup made entirely from pantry staples: canned chicken, black beans, corn, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and orzo in chicken broth. A filling 25-minute soup from the shelf.