50 savory pasta recipes for your next family meal
50 savory pasta recipes for your next family meal
From hearty fettuccine alfredo to classic cacio e pepe, there's nothing that hits the spot quite like a fresh bowl of pasta. That seems to ring true across much of the world, as the global uncooked pasta and noodles market is valued at more than $84.2 million as of 2024. Meanwhile, the market for pasta sauce adds an additional $3.3 billion.
Much of that spending is led by Italy, the world's top pasta consumer. The average Italian eats roughly 50 pounds (or 23 kilos) of pasta every year, which isn't surprising, considering that the nation is widely regarded as the birthplace of pasta (though that notion is up for debate).
Even the experts over in Italy aren't sure how many different kinds of pasta exist. Some estimates put the number of individual pasta shapes around 350, each with a different purpose. Long, thin noodles like spaghetti and angel hair go well with smoother and thinner sauces that can spread evenly along the pasta. Chunky sauces work best with short pastas that have grooves and bends to catch every last bit of flavor, like rigatoni or conchiglie (better known stateside as shell pasta).
Regardless of what kind of shape you prefer, there's no denying that pasta represents a world of culinary potential. To share just some of the pasta-bilities, Stacker compiled a list of 50 pasta recipes from Allrecipes. Get ready for some rich stuffed shells, savory casseroles, and delicate flavor profiles on new sauces to try out that will pass the test of any pasta lover.
Rigatoni alla Genovese
- Rating: 4.6/5 (107 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 9 hours 30 minutes
- Total time: 9 hours 60 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells
- Rating: 4.2/5 (119 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Additional time: 3 hours
- Total time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese
- Rating: 4.3/5 (107 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 55 minutes
- Total time: 75 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch baking dish
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (305 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 18 minutes
- Total time: 23 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Baked Ziti Casserole
- Rating: 4.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Additional time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 70 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Lighter Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Additional time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 70 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,463 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
- Rating: 3.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
World's Best Lasagna
- Rating: 4.8/5 (20,480 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Additional time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 2 hours 75 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 20
- Read more about the recipe here
Homemade Mac and Cheese
- Rating: 4.3/5 (2,737 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Quick and Easy Tuna Casserole
- Rating: 4.3/5 (698 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 to 7 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Creamy Pasta Bake with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
- Rating: 4.7/5 (168 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 31 minutes
- Total time: 51 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
Classic and Simple Meat Lasagna
- Rating: 4.6/5 (228 reviews)
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Additional time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Simple Macaroni and Cheese
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,038 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Quick and Easy Pancit
- Rating: 4.4/5 (493 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 Servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells
- Rating: 4.7/5 (90 reviews)
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Quick Noodle-Veggie Bowls
- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Pasta Salad
- Rating: 4.6/5 (323 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 13 hours 20 minutes
- Total time: 13 hours 55 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Classic Macaroni Salad
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2,842 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 4 hours
- Total time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
- Rating: 4.7/5 (482 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 22 minutes
- Total time: 32 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Best Tuna Casserole
- Rating: 4.3/5 (2,898 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
To Die For Fettuccine Alfredo
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,306 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls
- Rating: 4.7/5 (762 reviews)
- Prep time: 45 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 spring rolls
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
Baked Ziti I
- Rating: 4.7/5 (8,798 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Classic Goulash
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,229 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Baked Spaghetti
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,559 reviews)
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Gnocchi I
- Rating: 4.7/5 (580 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 60 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here
Manicotti
- Rating: 4.7/5 (800 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Total time: 75 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Garlic Shrimp Pasta Bake
- Rating: 4.8/5 (205 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here
Grandma's Ground Beef Casserole
- Rating: 4.5/5 (538 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 55 minutes
- Total time: 75 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
No-Noodle Zucchini Lasagna
- Rating: 4.7/5 (672 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch baking dish
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here
Cajun Chicken Pasta
- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,813 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
Lasagna Muffins
- Rating: 4.3/5 (12 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 dozen muffins
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Homemade Lasagna
- Rating: 4.6/5 (366 reviews)
- Prep time: 1 hour
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here
Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Rating: 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here
Pesto Pasta
- Rating: 4.3/5 (228 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Additional time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Spicy and Creamy Chicken Pasta
- Rating: 4.4/5 (11 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
- Rating: 4.7/5 (3,539 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Homemade Four Cheese Ravioli
- Rating: 4.6/5 (193 reviews)
- Prep time: 45 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 60 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 20 ravioli
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here
Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing
- Rating: 4.7/5 (277 reviews)
- Prep time: 35 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 8 hours
- Total time: 8 hours 45 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here
Sarah's Rice Pilaf
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,156 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Additional time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
One Pan Orecchiette Pasta
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,023 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Pasta
- Rating: 4.8/5 (304 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
Chicken Noodle Casserole I
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2,422 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 60 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Easy Lasagna II
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,143 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Additional time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Incredibly Easy Chicken and Noodles
- Rating: 4.6/5 (597 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Slow Cooker Lasagna
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1,146 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Total time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Buttered Noodles
- Rating: 4.6/5 (183 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,736 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Total time: 60 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Easy Slow Cooker Stroganoff
- Rating: 4.1/5 (42 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 8 hours
- Total time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
