Pasta by Shape Recipes

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Brooklyn Girl's Penne Arrabiata

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One thing I learned in my years living in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, NY was how to cook a good Italian meal. Here is a recipe I created after having this dish in a restaurant. Enjoy!

By Beth B.

Tortellini Salad

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Pepperoni and mozzarella cheese make this a filling pasta salad. Serve with fruit for a nice summertime meal.

By olivegrower

Orzo with Parmesan and Basil

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This is a simple recipe that everyone loves. For a quick Mediterranean macaroni and cheese, omit the basil. Easily doubled, too!

By DODIEPAJER

Angel Hair Pasta with Pignoli

Serves 2 as an entree, or 4 as a first course.

By Jackie

Penne with Chicken and Pesto

622

I sometimes substitute chicken broth for half the heavy cream called for in the recipe to reduce calories. I also use additional Parmesan.

By MARYSTEVE

Zucchini with Farfalle

Cream sauce with sauteed vegetables over bow tie noodles. Serves 4 as a main course, 6 to 8 for a first course.

By dave

Linguine and Clam Sauce

103

This is a very easy and tasty recipe. My family loves it. Try serving it with a green salad and garlic bread if desired.

By Peg

Cheesy Stuffed Shells

171

This is a delicious baked pasta dish with large shells filled with meat, spinach and cheese that children always seem to love. It is kind of a 'spaghetti that behaves itself!'

By Kimber

Restaurant Style Mac and Cheese

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Excellent restaurant-style macaroni with cheese that knocked me away!

By sal

I have used this basic principle and adapted it to make stuffed shells and lasagna. If making lasagna, I buy a second, smaller jar of spaghetti sauce. I always feel like I need a bit more. Merry Manicotti!

By Sandir

World's Best Lasagna

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It takes a little work, but it is worth it.

By John Chandler

Homemade Mac and Cheese

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This is a nice rich mac and cheese. Serve with a salad for a great meatless dinner. Hope you enjoy it.

By Judy

Inspiration and Ideas

Penne Pasta Recipes

Short, chunky penne is ideal for thick sauces, because the sauce clings to every noodle! Find a new favorite recipe.

Orzo Recipes

Orzo pasta is terrific in salads, soups, side dishes, and mains. Check out the recipes!

Fettuccine Recipes

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15 Ways to Turn Store-Bought Tortellini Into Dinner

13 Orzo Pasta Salad Recipes To Pair With Dinner

Easy Lasagna II

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My family loves lasagna, but sometimes I lack the time for the long version. This is easy and satisfies everyone. Try it tonight!

Baked Spaghetti

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One Pan Orecchiette Pasta

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Italian Wedding Soup I

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Cavatelli and Broccoli

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135
Chef John's Minestrone Soup

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268

More Pasta by Shape Recipes

Simple Macaroni and Cheese

630

A very quick and easy fix to a tasty side-dish. Fancy, designer mac and cheese often costs forty or fifty dollars to prepare when you have so many exotic and expensive cheeses, but they aren't always the best tasting. This recipe is cheap and tasty.

By g0dluvsugly

Scallops Mascarpone

124

A light seafood dishes that pleases the taste buds and the eyes!

By Andy Smith

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

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These spring rolls are a refreshing change from the usual fried variety, and have become a family favorite. They are great as a cool summertime appetizer, and are delicious dipped in one or both of the sauces.

By Anonymous

To Die For Fettuccine Alfredo

1593

This is a recipe that I created by modifying my mother's recipe. My boyfriend is a fettuccine Alfredo connoisseur and he scrapes the pan every time! I get nothing but rave reviews when I make this dish. I must warn you, this recipe is not for the health conscious. Enjoy!

By ERINMARIE

Gnocchi I

460

This simple potato, flour, and egg recipe is one my family has used for generations.

By Anna

Greek Lemon and Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)

A copycat recipe of my favorite Greek restaurant. Creamy (but dairy-free) chicken and lemon soup. Delicious on its own or served with a Greek salad and bread or pita.

By yoyomofo

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

316

No two spaghetti aglio e olio recipes are alike, but this one is pretty true to the classic method. The key is slowly toasting the garlic slices to a perfect golden-brown in the olive oil. If it's too light, you don't get the full flavor and if it's too dark it gets bitter. My advice? Do it perfectly.

By Chef John

Shrimp Scampi with Pasta

873

Well-rounded seafood and pasta dish. Good with any pasta; angel hair is less filling.

By JustJen

Baked Ziti I

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A lady I worked with brought this in one day, and it was a hit. Now it is the favorite of all my dinner guests. It's great for a covered dish dinner too. I have made this also without the meat, and it is well received.

By Colleen B. Smith

Classic Goulash

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Easy recipe for making a classic goulash. Can also be done in a slow cooker. Inspired by Paula Deen's Bobby's Goulash.

By pathunt

Classic Macaroni Salad

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This is a salad that everyone seems to love. I always get lots of compliments on this recipe and it is just a pleasing taste that seems to suit everyone.

By Graden

Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini

1972

This soup embodies all the wonders of Italian cooking: Italian sausage, garlic, tomatoes and red wines. Serve with hot bread and salad for a delicious meal. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

By Mary P

Homemade Lasagna

271

This is my mom's special homemade lasagna recipe with made from scratch tomato sauce and delicious, cheesy filling. I have found none better anywhere. Serve with a leafy green salad and crusty garlic bread, if desired.

By CRAIG

Parmesan-Crusted Shrimp Scampi with Pasta

152

This Parmesan-crusted shrimp scampi with pasta takes your basic shrimp scampi to the next level! This dish has everything you love about scampi and more.

By Margaritas On The Rocks

Manicotti

532

Delicious! Serve with a crispy salad and garlic bread, and you'll have a dish your family will love! The kids like to help stuff the noodles too!

By Anny

Homemade Four Cheese Ravioli

147

Great homemade Italian ravioli recipe that I have recreated to taste like the ravioli at Maggiano's restaurant. Don't be intimidated by the large list of ingredients, it is well worth it!

By Callie1025

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

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This is a recipe that we have made in our family for many years--everyone loves it. It's a very basic and easy variation on mac 'n cheese.

By Jennifer Torrey

Stuffed Shells III

843

This recipe is a hit wherever you go. It is a very rich and cheesy meal and looks like a deep-dish pizza when done. I altered what I was originally given because I did not like cottage cheese and added other ingredients that I thought it deserved.

By Renee

Four-Cheese Chicken Carbonara

This is a recipe I came up with when I had to either cook up a 3-pound package of lean thick-cut bacon or throw it out (which was NOT going to happen). I happened to have everything else on hand anyway. I've already had friends try this, and they loved it. I hope you do, too!

By Marc

Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta

This is a very simple, easy to prepare meal that you will most likely be asked to prepare again. The taste, if carefully prepared and not overcooked, is incredible. ENJOY!

By JIM F.

Slow Cooker Lasagna

797

This recipe is so easy, you might think that you are doing something wrong. It is delicious!

By KIMIRN

Cajun Seafood Pasta

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This recipe is a hot one, but delicious! If you are weak of tongue, then divide the amounts of peppers in half. Better to add more than spoil your creation! Bay scallops are preferred, but the larger sea scallops can be used if they are cut in half. This dish can also be placed in a casserole dish and placed under the broiler until top turns golden brown!

By Star Pooley

Buttered Noodles

Such a simple and delicious recipe, yet I get many questions on how to make it.

By elohel

Sarah's Rice Pilaf

794

This is a delicious twist to traditional rice.

By sarahbillings

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