Recipes for main courses using pasta

This delicious, hearty casserole will be a hit with the whole family. Layers of ravioli are layered in a pan, topped with a creamy pesto sauce, and topped with garlic dough knots. That's it!

This Venetian-style paella is made with orzo, a rice-like pasta instead of traditional rice, Italian sausage, chicken, and seafood. Seafood options include shrimp,...

This fairly flexible mushroom pasta recipe can be customized to suit your tastes: add any mushrooms you have on hand (or even several types), and use any pasta your...

Chinese noodles are served in a thick vegetarian sauce made with meat substitute, hoisin sauce, garlic, and ginger. Topped with fresh vegetables, julienned strips, and sprouts...

This Shanghainese dish is made with thick, springy noodles, similar to fresh Japanese udon. Soy sauce gives them a dark caramel hue, and the greens add a fresh flavor. The pork strips are just...

These spicy Sichuan noodles are worth the extra time to make their own fragrant chili oil. The recipe makes more oil than you'll need for these noodles, but you...

The star of this dish is sweet summer corn, which is used to make a smooth, creamy sauce and a refreshing topping of spicy Fresno peppers and herbs. To add a smoky flavor, roast...

Despite the fancy name, this dish is incredibly easy to prepare. If you have all the ingredients on hand, a bowl of delicious noodles will be on your table in 15-20 minutes. In fact, there's so much...

If you love pasta in a creamy sauce, you must try this thick, velvety sauce with aromatic portobello mushrooms, thyme, and a hint of Marsala. It pairs perfectly with...

A thick meat sauce infused with aromatic, sweet spices including cloves, cinnamon, and paprika, served over a plate of spaghetti, topped with canned (or home-cooked) beans, a...

This delicious dish was inspired by Thai cuisine, though it doesn't contain any hard-to-find or exotic ingredients. Marinate tender pork cutlets in a Thai marinade with lime and soy...

Large pasta shells stuffed with ricotta and spinach and baked in tomato sauce are a classic of Italian home cooking. Add plenty of aromatic, succulent herbs to the filling, and don't skimp...

Gnudi are round Italian dumplings made with ricotta and spinach. They are lighter and airier than gnocchi and are sometimes called "naked ravioli," meaning the ravioli filling is missing the dough.

Large pasta shells stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, and cheese are simmered in a tomato-cream vodka sauce with grated cheese. If you don't have time to make your own sauce, use your own...

Italian pasta can be delicious even without chicken, fish, or any other protein, as long as you have a great sauce. Rachel Ray suggests making a stunning tomato sauce with butter and...

For a big Sunday dinner, prepare this Italian beef braciole with spinach, eggs, raisins, pine nuts, and Parmesan. The braise is simmered in a tomato sauce with Italian...

Pasta Alfredo in a wonderful creamy Parmesan sauce becomes even more filling and delicious when served as a casserole. Fried mushrooms and spinach add a touch of richness, and a sprinkle of coarse breadcrumbs...

Broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers, and baby corn are stir-fried in a light, sweet and spicy sauce, slightly thickened with cornstarch. Instead of Asian noodles, you can serve...

Many have tried spaghetti with meatballs, but this recipe is something completely different! Firm, flavorful, and spicy andouille sausage meatballs are simmered in a tomato-basil sauce and served with spaghetti.

Make this quick and versatile peanut sauce, mix it with your favorite noodles (rice noodles, yakisoba, egg noodles, spaghetti—any kind will do), and you'll have...

If you have some leftover turkey or chicken after a holiday dinner, make tetrazzini pasta with turkey, spinach, and mushrooms in a creamy sauce. Spinach isn't typically considered a traditional...

Ree Drummond makes this hearty dish with leftovers from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners. Spaghetti is mixed with mushrooms, turkey, cheese, and bacon and baked to perfection. This recipe is easy...

This pasta casserole recipe is a great way to use up leftover roast turkey (or chicken). But beyond the poultry and pasta, it's loaded with vegetables, mushrooms, creamy sauce, and gooey cheese...

This super-tasty, juicy, and rich lasagna is filled with a thick, meaty sauce made from ground pork and sweet Italian sausage, along with three types of cheese: mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta. It's incredibly...

The pasta in this recipe is cooked directly in the sauce—no need to set up a separate pot of water. Pre-fry it to make it more appetizing and prevent it from becoming overcooked, then simmer it in tomato sauce.

"My mom had a few tried-and-true recipes for holiday dinners, and this pasta was always a hit," shares recipe author Stephen Jackson. "It's one of my favorite dishes, thanks to...

The easiest way to deliciously use kale is to sauté it with garlic in olive oil and toss it with pasta. The result is a healthy, juicy, fiber-rich pasta that adds even more...

Use frozen artichokes and green peas in this pasta recipe and enjoy the amazing spring flavor all year round. And the salty pieces of prosciutto make a wonderful addition...

Sauté shrimp with smoked paprika and toss with cooked pasta, chickpeas, and roasted bell peppers in a creamy dressing topped with Spanish Manchego cheese. This makes a delicious and filling salad that...

This delicious pasta is packed with summer flavors and ready in minutes. Simply toss cooked spaghetti with sweet grape tomatoes and fresh herbs in a light, creamy sauce.

Prepare spaghetti in cacciatore sauce, or hunter's style. This dish combines the richest and most flavorful ingredients: mushrooms, fried bacon, tomatoes, red peppers, Parmesan, and oregano. Paired with...

Italian pasta alla vodka is pasta in a delicious sauce of tomatoes, cream, and vodka, which helps harmoniously bind the first two ingredients and gives the dish a light, piquant flavor. In this...

A rich macaroni and cheese casserole is a traditional Southern dish, perfect for holidays and special occasions. Unlike standard mac 'n' cheese, this version includes three types of...

Young asparagus and sparkling lemon make this pasta and chicken dish spring-fresh and vibrant. Bake the chicken legs, tucking thin slices of lemon and garlic under the skin. Serve with pasta...

If you have a couple of slices of roast beef left in the fridge, make a hearty salad for the whole family. Combine thinly sliced ​​beef with cooked pasta and blanched asparagus in a fragrant...

This pasta is packed with a bouquet of summer vegetables, and the secret to its superb flavor lies in the combination of grilled, blanched, and marinated vegetables. This contrast of textures and flavors brings all the ingredients together...

Rigatoni pasta is served in a savory tomato sauce with spicy Italian sausage and a topping of crispy oven-baked mushrooms. Its tubular shape and ribbed surface make it...

This pasta in a light tomato sauce with vegetables, pepperoni, and mozzarella is quick and easy to make and perfect for a midweek dinner. Sweet peppers complement the tartness perfectly...

Grilling the sausages and broccoli rabe adds a smoky flavor that infuses the entire dish. Toss the vegetables and sausages with the cooked pasta, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and...

Homemade ricotta and walnut ravioli are served in a brown butter dressing with arugula and Parmesan. The succulent peppery greens lighten the richness of these ravioli, and their nutty flavor...

A regular slow cooker can be used for more than just delicious stews. It also makes excellent macaroni and cheese! Choose the cooking mode for white rice or buckwheat (the...

Make beef stroganoff in a slow cooker. Chunks of juicy beef will simmer slowly with mushrooms and spices in a mushroom-based sauce, which adds even more flavor...

Hoisin, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and ginger give this slow-cooker beef stew a rich Asian flavor. While beef stew is most often made with potatoes, try it with Japanese...

Pan-fry pork tenderloin until nicely crispy to seal in all the juices, then bake it with cherry tomatoes, raisins, garlic, pine nuts, and a layer of grated cheese, like...

This recipe offers two options for assembling and cooking Chinese dumplings. The first is open-top shumai cooked in a steamer. The second is closed dumplings fried in a pan...

For a truly satisfying vegetable stir-fry, add shrimp and fried vareniki! This combination may seem unusual, but the results are simply amazing. And the best part is...