Easy classic pasta salads are the trademark of summer BBQs, picnics, pool parties, and potlucks. These 20 unique pasta salad variations will keep your picnic
Baked Ziti
Golden and crusty on top and gooey in the middle, digging into this baked ziti reveals sumptuous layers of pasta, meat sauce, and cheese. This baked ziti
Hamburger Stroganoff
This hamburger stroganoff with sour cream has all of the savory flavors you love from beef stroganoff but is a lot faster and easier to make. There's just
Penne Pasta with Chicken, Caramelized Onion, and Blue Cheese
This easy penne pasta recipe with pan-seared chicken breast, jammy caramelized onions, rosemary, and blue cheese is full of sweet savory flavors I just can't
Fettuccine with Ham and Peas
This creamy fettuccine with ham, peas, and mushrooms is wonderfully savory, cheesy, and full of awesome flavor that comes together easily on the stovetop for a
Lasagna Soup
This lasagna soup recipe features ground beef, Italian sausage, spinach, and a herbed ricotta cheese topping and tastes just like lasagna! Taking comfort
Buffalo Chicken Pasta
This buffalo chicken pasta recipe combines the signature flavor of buffalo wings with pasta coated in a flavorful, creamy sauce for an easy dinner that's ready
Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli
This homemade mac and cheese recipe gets a healthy boost with chicken and broccoli added in to make a complete meal in each serving. Mac and cheese is the
Mediterranean Tuna Pasta
This Mediterranean tuna pasta with canned tuna, capers, lemon, and arugula sings with bright and zesty flavors and couldn't be simpler to make. Whenever
The BEST Homemade Hamburger Helper
My easy homemade Hamburger Helper recipe with cheesy pasta and tomato sauce is ready in 30 minutes and so good you'll never go back to the box. As a
Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing
This easy Chinese Chicken Salad recipe is a healthier spin on versions I always see at those popular food chains everyone loves. I always enjoy a hearty
Greek Pasta Salad with Cucumbers and Artichoke Hearts
This Greek pasta salad features feta cheese and a zesty dressing that tops crunchy cucumbers, red peppers, and artichoke hearts. Just like a signature
Pasta Pomodoro Sauce
A simple pasta topped with fresh tomato pomodoro sauce couldn't be more authentically Italian, and like most things Italian, simplicity is key in this
Pasta Fagioli
This pasta fagioli recipe (pasta and beans soup) is made with canned white beans, pasta, and veggies for a fast and hearty Italian soup singing with
Manicotti
This easy manicotti recipe is not only extra cheesy but gets a vitamin boost with the addition of spinach for an extra delicious baked pasta dinner.
Pesto Pasta with Balsamic Chicken
This pesto pasta recipe with balsamic marinated chicken, quick-roasted tomatoes, and spinach is loaded with flavor for a fast and easy dinner all
Pasta alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma (eggplant pasta) is a classic, vegetarian Sicilian pasta dish with loads of flavor. I make it with my easy homemade marinara sauce with
Homemade Pesto Pasta Recipe
Busy weeknights call for simple recipes that can be pulled together in a flash, and nothing’s simpler than a basic, homemade basil pesto pasta recipe
Pasta with Tomato Pesto and Garlicky Breadcrumbs
This tomato pesto pasta with roasted tomato pesto, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a garlicky breadcrumbs gremolata is simple to make for a delicious and filling
Tomato Pesto
This easy roasted cherry tomato pesto (Sicilian pesto) recipe only requires 5 ingredients and is so delicious used for pasta, pizza, sandwiches, crostini, and
Tahini Pasta Salad with Halloumi
This tahini pasta salad with grilled halloumi, sugar snap peas, radishes, arugula, and mint is loaded with bright and fresh flavors and a creamy tahini
Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo
Classic fettuccine alfredo gets a bright and herbaceous makeover, thanks to Meyer lemons and rosemary, in this super simple, wonderfully creamy pasta
Udon Stir Fry (Yaki Udon)
This quick udon stir fry recipe with sausage, cabbage, and shiitake mushrooms is a fast yaki udon noodle dinner full of savory slurpable flavor. Ramen
Baked Mac and Cheese
This simple baked mac and cheese recipe features a dreamy combination of creamy gouda and Havarti cheese for a silky, cheesy homemade mac and cheese sauce that
Soba Noodles With Shrimp and Mushrooms
This soba noodles recipe with shrimp and mushrooms is a light and healthy meal that tastes far more complex than it is and is ready in just about 30
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
This creamy pumpkin pasta with fried sage, mascarpone, and Parmesan cheese is the ultimate fall comfort food dish. It's easy to make and vegetarian
Mini Meatball Mac and Cheese
This mini meatball mac and cheese combines two of my favorite comfort foods in one dish, is quick and easy to make, and will be a huge hit with the whole
Pasta with Kale Pesto and Roasted Acorn Squash
This pasta dish is tossed with earthy kale pesto and sweet, caramelized roasted acorn squash, then topped with garlicky breadcrumbs for an irresistible
Mexican Corn Pasta Salad
This creamy Mexican corn pasta salad is inspired by the popular Mexican grilled corn street food and one of my favorite dips. It's the perfect side dish to
Nicoise Pasta Salad
Made with chicken instead of tuna, this Nicoise pasta salad is a fun spin on a classic Nicoise salad. It's light, fresh, colorful, and the perfect dish to make
Creamy Lemon Pasta with Ham and Peas
This creamy pasta with ham, peas, and Parmesan is like the best adult version of mac and cheese thanks to the elevated zing of lemon zest. With its
Shrimp Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This creamy shrimp pasta in a sun-dried tomato and mascarpone sauce is rich and saucy, with big flavor that comes together fast and easy. I never tire of
