269 pasta elbow macaroni recipes

One-skillet salmon pasta with cream cheese, Parmesan, and frozen vegetables cooked in chicken broth. A creamy, complete dinner for two in 45 minutes using canned salmon.

Hot dogs in a spiced tomato sauce with curry, chili powder, sage, and dry mustard served over elbow macaroni. A retro franks and mac recipe with surprising depth from an unexpected spice blend.

Baked mac and cheese the custard way: elbow macaroni folded into an egg-rich blend of evaporated milk, half-and-half, and sour cream with four cheeses, then baked until the top browns. No roux, all creamy.

Cheesy beefy chili mac bakes sirloin, elbow macaroni, and a chili-spiced tomato and pizza sauce under a blanket of melted mozzarella. A hearty baked pasta casserole that crosses chili with mac and cheese.

Mom's macaroni with steak is a one-pot pressure cooker dinner: tender round steak strips and elbow macaroni cooked right in a paprika-spiced tomato sauce, then finished with melted sharp cheddar. Hearty weeknight comfort.

This recipe was easy and the results are scrumptious.

This is by far the best chili mac recipe I have tried in a long time. I made some minor substitutions: 1-10oz can of Rotel/w chiles, made up the balance with 4oz of flat beer, 1 finely diced clove of garlic for the ingredients. Turned out Great! Thanks. 52jimh

Crockpot beef stroganoff casserole with ground beef, mushrooms, and sour cream over elbow macaroni. A slow cooker comfort meal with a red wine gravy base.

Reduced-fat macaroni and cheese made creamy with blended cottage cheese and skim milk, topped with sharp cheddar and broiled Parmesan. All the comfort with less fat, ready in 45 minutes.

Mac and cheese for grown-ups with Fontina, Gruyere, Emmentaler, sherry, cream, and thyme in a chicken stock bechamel, topped with Parmesan bread crumbs and baked golden.

Jambalaya casserole with bacon, ham, shrimp, and elbow macaroni baked in a tomato sauce with a Parmesan breadcrumb topping. A Cajun-inspired baked pasta dish ready in an hour.

Slow-simmered Italian tomato sauce with whole garlic cloves, beef bouillon, and optional bacon. This classic Pasta Pomodoro cooks for 2 hours until thick and rich, tossed with elbow macaroni and Parmesan.

A spicy and delicious chili made with potatoes, red kidney beans and macaroni.

Low-calorie baked macaroni and cheese made with skim milk, cottage cheese instead of cheddar, dill, and parsley. Topped with breadcrumbs and paprika for a crispy finish.

Creamy stovetop macaroni and cheese with a buttery breadcrumb topping, baked until golden and bubbling with sharp cheddar flavor.

Mayo-free pasta salad with marinated artichoke hearts, alfalfa sprouts, black olives, and red wine vinegar. The artichoke marinade doubles as the dressing in this tangy, make-ahead side.