Desicious Pasta Recipes

 Bacon, ground beef, cheese, and hot sauce make this Cowboy Pasta Salad a definite crowd pleaser! Perfect for an easy dinner, side dish, summer get togethers, game day, or any time! Ever heard of Cowboy Spaghetti? It’s a twist on classic spaghetti and meatballs, but with crumbled ground beef, bacon, hot sauce, and cheddar cheese. And apparently named as such because cowboys like that stuff, right? Who knows. All I do know is my family loves it. I thought it would be fun to adapt it into this Cowboy Pasta Salad and it turned out amazing! I served it at a potluck I hosted – everyone flocked to it and wanted the recipe, so here it is! Horses, lassos, and spurs not included. Cowboy Pasta Salad  Here’s what goes in this pasta salad:

 Make a creamy vegan Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce with just a few simple ingredients. This simple recipe makes for the perfect fall comfort food. A Healthy Fall Butternut Squash Pasta

      his Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is an easy dinner idea that you can make on the stovetop or bake as a casserole! You’ll love the cheesy, creamy pasta with seasoned bites of chicken and crispy bacon. Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

 Orecchiette with sausage and spinach is simple and fast to make with a tasty Italian sausage, spinach, garlic, and white wine sauce. It's perfect for busy weeknights since it can be on your table in about 30 minutes! Why you'll crave it      A 30-minute recipe that feels fancy but takes only half an hour to make? Yes please. It's actually kind of mind-boggling just how much rich taste is packed into this pasta since it has so few ingredients! Did you know that orecchiette literally translates to "little ears"? I don't cook with it very often, but it's definitely a fun pasta shape to keep in your pantry. I think you'll love this orecchiette pasta recipe since it's the ideal pasta shape to hold the tasty white wine sauce from scratch. Everything you'll need for this orecchiette pasta Orecchiette - you can use any shape you prefer, preferably a smaller one, but it's worth using orecchiette here if you can find it! They're perfect little b...

 This rich and creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is loaded with amazing flavors from red peppers, buttery roasted garlic cloves, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil. It's a deliciously different way of topping your favorite pasta. We especially like it with fettuccine! Homemade sauces take pasta night to the next level, whether it's a Classic Homemade Marinara Sauce or a labor of love like our Best Bolognese Sauce. But some of our other favorites are Homemade Basil Pesto or a creamy Alfredo Sauce. In Provo, Utah, there is a restaurant just south of BYU campus called Brick Oven. They serve pizzas and pasta and it is an institution for anyone who has ever been to BYU. In my 8 years in Provo, first an undergrad and then as a law student, I went there on dates, before or after ball games or dances, to celebrate birthdays or graduation, or for no reason at all other than my family was in town to visit and the food at Brick Oven is just goooood. Not fancy or ground-breaking, but definitel...

      My family’s favorite Pesto Pasta Bolognese. Slow cooked Italian Bolognese sauce with a mix of meat, vegetables, tomatoes, and a splash of vodka to create the most delicious and rich Bolognese. A little pesto adds a pop of fresh flavor. Serve this sauce over rigatoni pasta and top with plenty of freshly grated parmesan cheese. All it needs is a side of crusty bread for mopping up all that sauce. You simply can’t go wrong with this warming Bolognese. December recipes are a little different for me. Each one I share really needs to feel special. I don’t just want a dish to serve on Monday night, but one you can serve at your next dinner party too. With so much entertaining happening during the busy holiday season, we need dinners that are simple, but special, you know? This Bolognese has become my family’s favorite. My brothers especially love this. It’s perfect to serve while everyone is home for Christmas break! I first made this for my older brother. My siblings...

       Lemon Garlic Pasta is an easy recipe that’s ready in 30 minutes! Serve this flavorful pasta as a side dish or main course topped with chicken or fish. Love pasta? Our Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta is another delicious dish to add to your meal rotation. Pesto Pasta is another popular choice for the family dinner table. Why Make Lemon Pasta? I’m on the hunt for easy, delicious recipes that both vegetarians and carnivores enjoy. Today’s Lemon Garlic Pasta did NOT disappoint. This pasta has a creamy sauce, almost like an alfredo. It’s made with plenty of garlic–4 whole cloves! A generous squeeze of lemon juice brightens up the flavors. It is enjoyable on it’s own, or serve it with some grilled chicken tenders. We love it with Parmesan Crusted Tilapia too. This also would make a great side dish for your holiday ham dinner! Or pair with a Thanksgiving turkey for a feast anytime of year. Ingredient Notes Pasta – We used angel hair but any shape of pasta can be used. G...

 Chicken Ranch Pasta Bake is a simple pasta recipe bursting with creamy ranch flavor. This recipe is easy and delicious!  I believe I created my family’s favorite new dinner with this Chicken Ranch Pasta Bake recipe! This amazing pasta casserole is bursting with flavor from the chicken, bacon, ranch seasoning and mozzarella cheese!My kids adore a good pasta dish and this one knocked their socks right off. 😉 This pasta bake comes together quickly, so it is great for those busy weeknights when we need something simple yet delicious on the dinner table. The homemade creamy ranch sauce coats the pasta perfectly and ensures lots of flavor in every single bite. While the creamy ranch sauce was cooking, I coated the chicken pieces in ranch seasoning and sautéed them in a non-stick skillet. I let them get really golden-brown and it added lots of extra flavor. It ends up leaving this pasta dish all the more delicious.  I served our Chicken Ranch Pasta Bake with a green side salad...

 It’s so easy to make this delicious red pepper and tomato sauce. Perfect with pasta as well as many other foods. This sauce makes the best of the beautiful flavour and natural sweetness of the roasted red peppers and fresh tomatoes. Roasting peppers is such a gorgeous way to prepare them, and it's definitely our favourite one. When the peppers sear and sizzle in the oven and get those slightly dark brown spots on the skin, you know you’re in for a delicious treat!  We really enjoy the amazing flavours and creaminess of this roasted pepper and tomato sauce. But we also love how easy it is to make, both on the ingredient side as well as in the method. All it takes to make this yummy is a bunch of vegetables and a handful of common cooking ingredients you’ve probably already got in your pantry. And all you need to do is roast everything together, and then blend it into a juicy and creamy sauce.  The sauce doesn’t need any vegan cream or soaked nuts to get it’s creamy textur...

 Classic Italian Spaghetti Carbonara. Our best ever traditional carbonara with cheese and bacon. A cheesy pasta dish, easy to make & a family favorite.Italian Carbonara is a lovely easy and quick dinner recipe. Full of flavor, this cheesy pasta dish can feed an army, or just one person.  A few years ago, I had the pleasure of traveling to Florence in Italy. It was there I learnt how to make this classic recipe. I was walking around the narrow winding streets of Florence and saw an elderly lady walking toward me, so I stopped her and asked if she could tell me how to make a 'real' carbonara.  When I look back, it was quite comical. I didn't speak a word of Italian, and she didn't speak a word of English. However, she understood the word Carbonara. She took me by the hand and led me down the narrow cobbled street until we reached a tiny shop which I can only describe as a delicatessen.  What goes in a classic carbonara? We went in and she took some spaghetti from t...

 This creamy tomato pasta recipe comes together quickly and uses everyday ingredients. You'll love the silky tomato sauce!  Making a creamy tomato pasta sauce from scratch with canned tomatoes is simple! The best part is that it can be ready by the time your pasta has cooked. Perfect for those on-the-go weeknights.  This sauce uses a can of tomato sauce for liquid, and I also add in some tomato paste to punch up that tomato flavor. Garlic, Italian seasoning, butter, and cream complete it. And some freshly grated parmesan cheese takes it over the top! Recipe notes & tips:     Canned tomato brands can vary, and some tomatoes are more acidic than others. My favorite brands are Mutti and DeLallo. If you find the sauce is a little bit too tart, you can add a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors/enhance the sweetness of the tomatoes.      I've been asked by a few UK readers on Instagram what to use instead of tomato sauce, and passata would be a go...

     Creamy and delicious southwest style chicken pasta is the perfect easy dinner recipe. Made with seasoned pan seared chicken, onions, garlic and penne pasta tossed in a mouthwatering southwest style cream sauce. Oh. My. Gosh. This pasta is cheesy, creamy and absolutely knock your socks off delicious! The best part? It’s super easy to make. Southwest Chicken Alfredo is the perfect pasta for the whole family.  We served ours with a side of toasty garlic bread. I’ll link a few of my favorite easy bread recipes that pair perfectly with this pasta for you below. I am so excited to share this recipe with you! This pasta serves about 4 people giving each person a generous portion. You can easily store leftovers completely cooled in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Simply reheat in the microwave or on the stove over low heat. Let’s get cooking! ngredients you need to make Creamy Southwest Chicken Alfredo: Chicken Breasts – You can use boneless, ski...

 This bacon and mushroom pasta recipe has crispy bacon and plenty of mushrooms in a delicious garlic herb cream sauce. It only takes about 30 minutes to make! This pasta dish is easy enough for a busy weeknight but tasty enough for company. And everything is better with bacon.  You may also like my Creamy Mushroom Pasta or this Bacon Cream Cheese Tortellini. To make this mushroom and bacon pasta, you start by boiling some water for the pasta and make the sauce while it cooks. Fry up some bacon, then once it's nice and crispy, you transfer it to a plate and sauté the mushrooms in the leftover bacon grease. Add in the garlic, then take the mushrooms out of the pan and start making the sauce by adding the chicken broth (or wine), Italian seasoning, lemon juice, flour, and Dijon mustard. Once that has been stirred together and reduced a bit, add in the cream and let it simmer for a couple of minutes. The bacon and mushrooms are then added back to the pan and cooked through for a f...

 his Creamy Taco Pasta Recipe is a 30 minute meal that you can make in one pot! Pasta shells are smothered in cheesy taco sauce with ground beef and tomatoes. This is one incredibly quick and easy one pot pasta recipe that I love making for my family! I even make it for guests because it’s always such a hit. (And a great way to make use of ground beef.) It’s like a taco version of hamburger helper, but so much better than what you’d get from a box. And literally just as fast. I kid you not when I say that this is truly a 30 minute meal, and the fact that you only need ONE POT is just a major bonus. How to Make it See recipe card below for ingredient quantities and full instructions. Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain. Add butter and garlic, cook for one minute. Add all remaining ingredients except Cheese and Pasta. Bring to a gentle boil. Add the pasta shells and submerge in the liquid. Cover & Cook until al dente, as indicated on package instructions. Reduce th...

 Greek pasta salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion, made with cooked pasta, fresh veggies, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and homemade Greek salad dressing. We love to serve this pasta salad at a picnic or barbecue. This pasta salad is colorful, full of flavor, and super easy to throw together. Your friends and family will love this pasta salad, it has been a family favorite for years, and we’re excited to share this easy and delicious recipe with you! Ingredients Pasta- use any kind of your favorite pasta, we used farfalle pasta. Bell pepper- we used orange bell pepper for this recipe. Any kind of bell pepper will work great. Cucumber- use fresh cucumber for this recipe. Cut the cucumber into small pieces.c Cherry tomatoes- we love using fresh Roma cherry tomatoes in cooking and for pasta salads. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Red onion- cut the red onion into slices, then cut it into 4 pieces. If you don't have red onion, it's okay using white onion. Kalamata olive...

 Easy Italian Pasta Salad takes just minutes to make with spiral rotini pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese covered in Italian dressing. Such a quick, easy, and delicious pasta salad recipe. If you're look for an easy Italian pasta salad recipe then you found it!  I have found that the best way & easiest way to make pasta salads are with store-bought bottled salad dressing. It sounds crazy and I know some may totally disagree because it's not "homemade" but I am telling you that it really does make pasta salad so easy to make and so flavorful. Just look at this ranch pasta salad, which is one of the most popular recipes on the blog. Same idea as today's but with bottled ranch dressing and shredded parmesan cheese.  This easy recipe for Italian pasta salad has spiral noodles, chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onion, and feta cheese covered in Italian dressing. The flavors blend together so nicely! HOW TO MAKE ...

 This Creamy Bacon Pasta recipe has an indulgent tomato cream sauce with garlic, Parmesan cheese, simple seasonings, and crispy bacon! Your family will love this restaurant-quality dinner with a side of Garlic Bread with Cheese. Delicious Bacon Pasta I can’t wait for you to smell this creamy bacon sauce. It’s got the perfect balance of garlic, Parmesan, fresh tomatoes, cream, seasonings, and of course… bacon. You can use any kind of pasta with this recipe. I love using bowtie pasta (farfalle), medium shells, regular or thin spaghetti, and even penne. Let’s get to it! Here’s what you need to know: How to Make It See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions. Cook the bacon over low and slow heat until crispy. Remove and reserve 1 TBS drippings. Add minced garlic and add splashes of chicken broth to the pan. Use a silicone spatula to “clean” the bottom of the pan while the garlic cooks for 1-2 minutes. Once the bottom and sides of the pan are clean, ...

 Homemade Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is such a simple and quick recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners. Juicy chicken breast tossed in tender pasta in a creamy cajun garlic sauce. All you need is a slice of Focaccia Bread to soak up the creamy sauce, plus a simple Caesar Salad for a memorable pasta night.  We love recreating our favorite recipes and this copycat recipe for Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is going to become a family favorite!  Creamy pasta with pieces of tender and juicy cajun flavored chicken in the most delicious homemade cajun sauce. You will love all the flavors from the dish and it comes together in under 30 minutes so it’s perfect for busy weeknights. I’m excited to add this to our long lineup of 30-minute meals. Ingredients     Pasta – For this recipe, we used linguine pasta but you can use any type of pasta: angel hair, linguine, fettuccine, elbow, macaroni, penne, bow tie pasta will all work great. Chicken – We used chicken breasts but...