35 Pasta Recipes Everyone Should Know How to Make

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35 Pasta Recipes Everyone Should Know How to Make2/35 Best Ever Mac & Cheese 10 Reviews Best Ever Mac & Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To make this amazing mac, I make a sauce loaded with three different cheeses to toss with the noodles. When baked, it’s gooey goodness with a crunchy topping that…don’t get me started! —Beth Jacobson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 762 calories, 43g fat (25g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 1138mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.

3/35 Manicotti 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheese Manicotti Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the first meal I ever cooked for my husband and all these years later, he still enjoys every bite. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 stuffed manicotti: 361 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1124mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. 4/35 Chicken Noodle Casserole 52 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe photo by

5/35 Baked Spaghetti with Cream of

Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend and her family went through a really difficult time, and I felt so awful for them. Bringing over this casserole was the one thing I could think of to help them out in a tiny way and let them know I was thinking of them. —Lin Krankel, Oxford, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 446 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 820mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 5/35 Baked Spaghetti with Cream of

The leftovers, if there are any, freeze well for a quick future meal

Mushroom Soup 139 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Spaghetti with Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe photo by Ruthie Darling for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy crowd-pleasing dish puts a different spin on spaghetti. The leftovers, if there are any, freeze well for a quick future meal. —Ruth Koberna, Brecksville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 239 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. 6/35 Cold-Day Chicken Noodle Soup 17 Reviews Cold-Day Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe photo

—Anthony Graham, Ottawa, lllinois

by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was sick, my mom would make me this heartwarming chicken noodle soup. It was soothing when I had a cold, but this soup is a bowlful of comfort on any chilly day. —Anthony Graham, Ottawa, lllinois. If you like this, then you must try our favorite chicken spaghetti. Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 195 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 639mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch,

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 vegetable

1/2 fat. 7/35 Pasta Primavera 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Pasta Primavera Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pasta dish is a wonderful blend of crisp, colorful vegetables and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 275 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 141mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 8/35 Ricotta Gnocchi with Spinach & Gorgonzola Test Kitchen Approved Ricotta Gnocchi

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with Spinach & Gorgonzola Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my family comes for a visit, they always ask me to make this unique dish for dinner. Homemade cheesy gnocchi is topped with a rich sauce made with butternut squash, spinach and Gorgonzola.— Brud Holland, Watkins Glen, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups gnocchi with 3/4 cup spinach mixture: 833 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 248mg cholesterol, 1420mg sodium, 101g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 29g protein. 9/35 Easy Stuffed Shells 34

It was an immediate hit and is now a family favorite

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I threw this recipe together one day when we had unexpected guests. It was an immediate hit and is now a family favorite. Get the kids involved when putting together this simple, savory dish. —Dolores Betchner, Cudahy, Wisconsin. Looking for more? Try this delicious vegan stuffed shells recipe. Nutrition Facts: 3 stuffed shells: 334 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 711mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. 10/35 Chicken Tetrazzini 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Diana Rattray

A good friend shared a version of this recipe with me 35 years ago

for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 casseroles (4 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A good friend shared a version of this recipe with me 35 years ago. I pay it forward by bringing the second casserole to friends when they are unable to cook. —Helen McPhee, Savoy, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 576 calories, 30g fat (17g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 814mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. 11/35 Israeli Couscous & Chicken Sausage Skillet 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Israeli Couscous & Chicken Sausage Skillet Recipe photo by

Add some onion, celery, a little heat and a sprinkle of feta

Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our comfort food is a big plate of sausage with couscous. Add some onion, celery, a little heat and a sprinkle of feta. —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida. Next, try these easy-to-make egg noodle recipes. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 343 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 694mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 12/35 Mostaccioli 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mostaccioli Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1

It tastes just like lasagna without the layering work

hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even though we’re not Italian, this rich, cheesy pasta dish is a family tradition for holidays and other special occasions. It tastes just like lasagna without the layering work. —Nancy Mundhenke, Kinsley, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 431 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 885mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 13/35 Blush Sauce 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blushing Penne Pasta Recipe photo by Suzan Najjar Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I reworked this

recipe from an original that called for vodka and heavy whipping cream

recipe from an original that called for vodka and heavy whipping cream. My friends and family had a hard time believing a sauce this rich, flavorful and creamy could be light. —Margaret Wilson, Hemet, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 335 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 14/35 Penne and Smoked Sausage Casserole 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Penne and Smoked Sausage Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This must-try casserole tastes so good

when it’s hot and bubbly from the oven

when it’s hot and bubbly from the oven. The onions add some crunch. —Margaret Wilson, San Bernardino, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 619 calories, 42g fat (18g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 1522mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 15/35 Shrimp Pomodoro 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I have hectic schedules, so I’m always looking for fast meals that have special-occasion appeal. Shrimp with garlic, tomatoes and pasta is a winner. —Catherine Jensen, Blytheville, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4

It’s perfect for feeding a house full of guests

cup shrimp mixture with 1 cup cooked spaghetti: 357 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 653mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. 16/35 Beef Bolognese with Linguine 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After much research, tasting and tweaking, I finally came up with this beef bolognese recipe that is based on a dish from an Italian restaurant where I worked. It’s perfect for feeding a house full of guests. —Christine Wendland, Browns Mills, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1

cup (calculated without pasta and additional cheese): 269 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 938mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. 17/35 Authentic Pasta Carbonara 17 Reviews Authentic Pasta Carbonara Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I learned on my culinary internship in Tuscany that real Italian cuisine is simpler than you think! This carbonara is quick, simple and delicious, just the way they like it in Italy. —Lauren Brien-Wooster, South Lake Tahoe, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 353 calories, 12g

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