47 Pasta Recipes with Tons of Glowing, 5-Star Ratings
These fan-favorites earn rave reviews, time and time again.
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Calling All Carb Lovers
When you’re craving carbs, nothing is quite as satisfying as a plate of pasta. Whether you break out your best pasta pot for a stovetop recipe like spaghetti or tortellini or fill up your favorite casserole dish to make a baked pasta like lasagna, noodles paired with the perfect sauce and topped with a mountain of freshly grated cheese are the ultimate comfort food. And, while we would gladly gobble up any dish of pasta you put in front of us, there are a few that are undeniable masterpieces — recipes that have amassed hundreds of 5-star ratings and positive reviews from fans. These are those recipes. So, prepare to want to make them all — starting with the super popular baked feta pasta you’ve seen all over TikTok. It’s easy to see why the recipe has achieved such fame: Cherry tomatoes and a whole block of feta are baked until soft and melty, then tossed with garlic, basil and cooked noodles for a beautifully cheesy dish. Better make a double batch!
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Giada's Lasagna Rolls
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Ina's Mac and Cheese
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Healthy Pasta with Spicy Crab
Bobby created this recipe when he was training for a marathon. He says, “Crab is high in protein but low in fat, so it's a great balance to the carbs." We couldn’t agree more!
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Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine alfredo is typically a heavy dish but this version uses low-fat milk and cream cheese to lighten up a classic.
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Ina's Real Meatballs and Spaghetti
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Giada's Chicken Tetrazzini
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Turkey Bolognese
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Steakhouse Pasta
Meaty grilled steak, salty blue cheese and spicy horseradish: this pasta dish has all the flavors of your favorite steakhouse dinner!
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Cacio e Pepe Pasta
Don't be surprised when this becomes your new favorite weeknight meal. Made with only four ingredients and ready in about 20 minutes, this dish is everything we want midweek.
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Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Swiss Chard and Pecorino Cheese
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Linguine with Shrimp Scampi
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Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
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Fettuccine with Walnuts and Parsley
Great for vegetarians, Ellie's delicious pasta is loaded with walnuts, parsley and arugula to boost your intake of antioxidants.
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Extra-Creamy Cacio e Uova with Grated Egg
Cacio e uova – translating to “cheese and eggs” in Italian – is a Neapolitan dish traditionally made with short, tubular pasta and a rich, creamy sauce. Like in carbonara, the sauce combines finely grated cheese, eggs and starchy pasta water, but eliminates the meaty guanciale or pancetta. While lard may commonly be used in cacio e uova, we opted instead for butter, resulting in a pantry-friendly vegetarian dish that comes together in minutes. Perfectly toasted breadcrumbs, Parmesan and finely chopped parsley add extra texture and flavor to the topping. In this amped-up version, we also add lemon zest for a hit of brightness then top it all off with finely grated hard-boiled eggs to emphasize the beautiful egg flavor and give the dish an unexpected fluffy texture.
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Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Guy elevates the classic chicken Alfredo with spicy blackened chicken and sweet, tart sun-dried tomatoes.
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Lasagna
Anne's lasagna is packed with all of the good stuff — ricotta, sausage, mushrooms and zucchini — and topped with a generous layer of mozzarella, for the hearty dish with classic Italian flavor that you're craving.
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Orecchiette with Mini Chicken Meatballs
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Chicken Spaghetti
Using light and dark meat chicken, mushroom sauce, and melty cheddar cheese, Ree offers something for everyone with the ultimate comfort food casserole.
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Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Tyler uses the heat from just-boiled spaghetti to cook a mixture of eggs and Parmesan cheese, which coats the pasta in a rich, thick sauce.
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5-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
This creamy, kid-friendly mac and cheese is ready to go in no time. Bonus: There’s only one pot to clean after.
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Pasta Bolognese
Anne’s bolognese is all about the seasoning. She purees veggies and sautes the mix until browned to develop a sauce that's packed with flavor.
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Pasta, Pesto and Peas
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Croque Monsieur Mac and Cheese
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Pasta with Vegetable “Bolognese”
Mushrooms take the place of beef in this easy, Bolognese-inspired pasta sauce, making it the perfect pick for a meatless meal.
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Pasta Primavera
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Chicken Piccata Pasta Toss
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American Macaroni Salad
Heading to a barbecue? This creamy, tangy macaroni salad is the perfect side dish for burgers and hot dogs.
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Pimiento Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese lovers won't be able to resist this spicy, tuna-filled version. You'll use pimiento cheese spread to form the creamy sauce and crushed cracker crumbs to make the golden brown top.
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Linguine with Tuna Puttanesca
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Pasta, Pancetta and Peas
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Grilled Seafood Pasta Fra Diavolo
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One-Pot Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Perfect for the beginner cook, Food Network Kitchen’s one-pot pasta meal requires little time and almost no cleanup. The pasta will continue to soak up the flavor after cooking, so get excited for leftovers.
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Spaghetti Aglio E Olio
Ina’s classic spaghetti with garlic and olive oil is simply delicious and completely customizable; add some extra crushed red pepper for a kick or roasted veggies to round out your meal.
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Pantry Pasta
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Mediterranean Summer Pasta with Salsa Cruda
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Pasta with Pumpkin and Sausage
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Bacon-Tomato Linguine
Twenty-five minutes is all you need to make this savory pasta dish. To make the creamy sauce, you'll combine grated parmesan with eggs and lemon zest.
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Orecchiette with Mixed Greens and Goat Cheese
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Bacon-Tomato Linguine
A simple take on the traditional carbonara, this ridiculously easy pasta dish makes the perfect dinner for busy nights.
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Penne with Shrimp and Herbed Cream Sauce
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Spaghetti with Spicy Scallop Marinara
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Butternut Squash Lasagna
Giada draws out the nutty flavor of butternut squash with sweet, spicy amaretti cookies. Serve this seasonally-inspired lasagna as a holiday side dish or a stand-alone dinner.
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Cauliflower-Onion Linguine
Fried onions and chopped cauliflower come together for a crisp, crunchy pasta dish that’s low in calories and doesn't skimp on flavor.
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Giada's Spaghetti with Asparagus, Smoked Mozzarella, and Prosciutto
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Capellini with Spicy Zucchini-Tomato Sauce
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The Best Baked Mostaccioli
The best baked mostaccioli has everything you love about lasagna — a savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta and melty mozzarella bubbling at the edges. But instead of flat lasagna noodles, the pasta is mostaccioli, a type of penne with a smooth exterior. The short, tubular shape encourages plenty of sauce and cheese to get trapped inside so every bite is satisfying. We upped the ante with a combination of ground beef and sweet Italian sausage, providing the classic meatiness in the tomato sauce. While mostaccioli originates from the Campania region in southern Italy, this specific dish has ties to Chicago and St. Louis as a hearty casserole to serve at large family gatherings.
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