Pasta recipes

Spaghetti in marinara layered with a creamy Velveeta and Parmesan cheese sauce, then baked until bubbly and golden. Think baked ziti meets mac and cheese in the best possible way.

Eggplant manicotti stuffs pasta shells with garlic-roasted eggplant, charred red pepper, and tomato, then tops them with a creamy spinach-cottage cheese sauce. A lighter take on the Italian classic.

Salmon and spinach cannelloni filled with ricotta, poached salmon, and chopped spinach, blanketed in a reduced tomato-cream sauce and baked under Parmesan. Rich, restaurant-style pasta for company.

Golden chicken, broccoli, and red bell pepper tossed with linguine in a garlic-butter sauce finished with fresh lemon juice and Parmesan. Quick, colorful, and on the table in under 45 minutes.

Spaghetti with lots of garlic and olive oil is the Italian aglio e olio classic: linguine cooked in garlic-steeped water, then finished with parsley and grated Parmesan. Pantry pasta perfection.

Penne with creamy roasted garlic sauce, crispy bacon, white wine, tomatoes, and Parmesan. A rich Italian-style pasta that makes a whole head of garlic taste sweet and mellow.

Orzo with turkey and fennel combines cooked turkey, sautéed fennel, orzo pasta, fresh tomatoes, and parmesan in 30 minutes. Italian-style leftover turkey dinner with sage and basil.

A classic béchamel sauce enriched with Parmesan and a hint of nutmeg becomes this lightened Alfredo where low-fat milk and minimal butter create creamy pasta indulgence you can actually feel good about.

Shrimp linguine Alfredo with jumbo shrimp and mushrooms sauteed in butter and garlic, tossed in a Parmesan cream sauce. A rich, restaurant-style pasta in 35 minutes.

Penne alla vodka with Italian plum tomatoes cooked down for 25 minutes, then simmered with cream, vodka, and red pepper flakes. Rich, creamy, and make-ahead friendly.

Tired of the same old pasta for dinner? Try this dish that has a seafood side to it.

Manicotti stuffed with ricotta, diced mozzarella, and prosciutto, baked under tomato sauce and Parmesan. Italian comfort food that earns rave reviews every time.

Use some of leftover turkeys to make this creamy and tasty macaroni, which will definitely impress your family!

Creamy seafood tetrazzini with crab and shrimp in a white wine, clam juice, and Parmesan sauce tossed with vermicelli and baked until bubbly and golden.

Baked ziti casserole loaded with Italian sausage, mushrooms, and green peppers in a creamy cheddar and Parmesan sauce. Bubbly, golden, and ready for a crowd.

Baked ziti loaded with ground beef, Italian sausage, mozzarella, and parmesan in a herby spaghetti sauce. The crowd-feeding casserole that earns its place on every Sunday table.