344 pasta sauce recipes

Pasta pizza with a crispy angel hair crust pan-fried in olive oil, topped with sauce, peppers, olives, and melted mozzarella. A fun skillet dinner that's lighter than traditional pizza.

Cajun shrimp macaroni salad with a zesty mayo dressing spiked with hot sauce, Worcestershire, lemon juice, mustard, and ketchup. A big-batch Southern potluck favorite.

Vegetable lasagna made the easy way with uncooked no-boil noodles, layered with sauteed zucchini, peppers, and onion in a creamy three-cheese ricotta filling. No giant pot of boiling water required.

Rigatoni alla vodka with flambed vodka, heavy cream, tomato sauce, prosciutto, and Asiago cheese. A rich, spicy pink sauce tossed with fresh basil and parsley.

Pasta O'Doole is a three-ingredient pantry dinner: elbow macaroni tossed with great northern beans and tomato sauce. Cheap, filling, vegan, and ready in minutes from cans and a box.

Classic Mexican sopa de pasta: noodles toasted golden in oil, then simmered in a savory tomato and chicken broth. Everyday comfort food ready in 30 minutes.

Classic Mexican fideo with toasted vermicelli coils simmered in tomato sauce, garlic, and onion. A quick, comforting one-pot side dish with an optional ground beef add-in.

Pesto and pasta with rotelle tossed in basil pesto then topped with a creamy tomato-pesto sauce. A quick four-ingredient dinner where pesto hits twice for double the basil flavor.

Pasta arrabbiata with dried red chilies, six cloves of garlic, and tomato passata in olive oil. A spicy, stripped-down Italian classic with just seven ingredients.

Vegan spinach pasta casserole with shell pasta, tomato sauce, soy milk, garlic, and basil baked under breadcrumbs until bubbly. Dairy-free comfort food.

Creepy cheese-stuffed rigatoni shaped into slithering snakes with BBQ sauce markings and peppercorn eyes. A kid-friendly Halloween party snack that's equal parts gross and genius.

Egyptian lentils (koshari) with rice and elbow macaroni topped with spicy tomato-vinegar sauce and crispy caramelized onions. A hearty vegan comfort dish.

Quick spicy Asian chicken stir-fry over angel hair pasta cooked in chicken broth. Thai-seasoned chicken with soy sauce and chili oil, ready in 20 minutes flat.

Macaroni souffle with ground beef, Gouda cheese, tomato puree, and bechamel sauce layered and baked. A European-style baked pasta casserole with a creamy, golden top.

Texas Trail beef macaroni is a one-pot supper: ground beef, garlic, and elbow macaroni simmered right in beef stock with chili powder, then finished with cheddar and scallions. Hearty and weeknight-fast.

Quick shortcut Chicken Alfredo with jarred sauce, peas, bacon bits, and crispy French-fried onions over pasta. A weeknight crowd-pleaser ready in under 45 minutes.