161 pastis pot recipes

Franks and macaroni casserole with beef hot dogs, sharp cheddar cheese spread, and brown mustard, microwaved until bubbly. A 3-ingredient kids' dinner in 20 minutes.

Baked spaghetti casserole with a Tex-Mex lean: ground beef, tomato sauce, cumin, and green chilies under a melty cheddar top. A cheesy, make-ahead weeknight bake.

I am drooling thinking about the leftovers in the fridge. I can't wait to make and eat more.

Fiery chickpea and butter bean pasta simmered in vegetable stock with hot chili peppers and jalapeños. A hearty, protein-packed vegan pasta that brings serious heat in just 30 minutes.

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.

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

Turn leftover pot roast into a bubbling beef pot pie loaded with bacon, mushrooms, peas, and a surprising hit of dill pickle in a rich gravy under flaky pastry crust.

Pasta con il tonno is the classic Italian pantry pasta with canned tuna, garlic, dried chili, and tomato. A 40-minute weeknight dinner from the cupboard.

Retro frankfurter macaroni bake: sliced hot dogs, elbow pasta, ketchup, mustard, and Parmesan baked under buttered breadcrumbs. A budget-friendly midcentury casserole that kids actually fight over.

Baked corn dog twists wrapped in cornbread dough, brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with Parmesan. Kid-approved, oven-ready in 25 minutes, and zero deep frying.

Mac and cheese stuffed hot dogs baked with extra cheddar on top. Split frankfurters filled with homemade stovetop macaroni and cheese, then broiled golden.

Rustic Italian red bean, rigatoni, and hot sausage casserole braised with chard, tomato, oregano, and white wine. Stick-to-your-ribs baked pasta for cold nights.

Italian sausage fettuccine with hot Italian sausage, onions, and a silky bechamel cream sauce. A weeknight spicy-creamy pasta that's ready in 40 minutes.

The fresh coriander and cooked vermicelli add an interesting touch to this version of lentil soup.

Traditional Middle Eastern shawrbat adas, a hearty lentil and vermicelli soup with cumin, garlic, and fresh cilantro. Warming, deeply spiced, and a staple of Levantine kitchens.

Old-fashioned baked macaroni and cheese with a from-scratch roux, five cups of cheddar, dry mustard, and a buttered breadcrumb topping with paprika. Creamy inside, crunchy on top.