Pasta is a versatile dish that can be made in a variety of ways, but there's nothing quite like a creamy, cheesy pasta dish to really hit the spot. These 18 recipes are sure to impress you with their rich flavors and decadent textures.
Spaghetti Stroganoff

No more bland mushroom pasta! This incredibly delicious Mushroom Stroganoff recipe packs a seriously flavorful punch. It's creamy and satisfying, the perfect comfort food for long winter days. Get the recipe.
Pasta Carbonara
Easy Spaghetti Carbonara is comfort food at its best. Made with crispy bacon and a delicious combination of Italian cheeses, this flavorful pasta will quickly become your favorite hearty meal. Get the recipe.
Chicken Ragu Pasta
This simple chicken ragu pasta may be easy to make and use everyday ingredients, but there's nothing basic about its flavor. This yummy, savory, and quick-to-make dinner idea is bound to become a favorite family meal. Enjoy this homemade pasta with ground chicken in just half an hour. Get the recipe.
Miso Pesto Pasta
This 30-minute Creamy Miso Pesto Pasta with Pecans is simply the best. Packed with a savory white Miso paste, garlic, and crunchy Pecans, this easy pasta makes a perfect recipe for busy weeknights. Get the recipe.
Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
This Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo is the perfect one-pot meal! Tender, juicy, aromatic chicken with perfectly cooked penne pasta. This is the easiest way to make delicious Alfredo pasta and it takes only 10 minutes! Get the recipe.
Mussels Pasta With Garlic And Fennel
This Mussels Pasta With Garlic And Fennel is a culinary trip to Tuscany. This is a recipe that tastes and looks like a luxury but comes together in less than half an hour. It's the best mussels recipe for busy weeknights when you need a quick meal but still want a deliciously inspired one. Get the recipe.
Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Pasta
Creamy, flavorful, a bit sweet and tart, this Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo With Zucchini Spaghetti will make a quick and easy dinner recipe that is perfect for busy weekdays but is also delicious and satisfying for a Sunday family meal. Get the recipe.
Creamy Salmon Pasta
This Easy and Creamy Salmon Pasta features quickly seared salmon tossed in a creamy smoky sauce along with your favorite pasta. This hearty and satisfying dish is loaded with flavor and comes together in no time. Get the recipe.
Easy Truffle Pasta
This amazing vegetarian Black Truffle Pasta is healthy, flavorful and very easy to make. It's great for a date night with your significant other or when you want to make your dinner extra special. Get the recipe.
Quick Roasted Bell Pepper Pasta
This Vegan Red Pepper Pasta features easy roasted sweet red pepper sauce tossed with Fettuccine and a simple Olive Gremolata. It's a super quick and satisfying recipe that you can make on a whim. Perfect for lunch or late dinner. Get the recipe.
20-Minute Pasta Alla Foriana
Had a busy day and no time for a complicated dinner recipe? Not a problem. This Pasta Alla Foriana is a healthy and delicious Italian pasta recipe. The best part - it can be pulled together in under 20 minutes. Get the recipe.
Chicken & Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese
This is like a classic mac and cheese bumped up a notch or two. You do make a from-scratch cheese sauce, beginning with a butter/flour roux, but then in addition to milk you whisk in Ranch Dressing! Get the recipe.
Pad See Ew
This Pad See Ew is very close to the classic Thai stir-fried noodles, which are a favorite street food. Unlike Pad Thai, which is sweeter and sourer, Pad See Ew is more savory and focuses on salt and rich umami flavor. Here we combine wide rice noodles with a dark brown sauce based on oyster sauce and soy sauce, with the additions of Chinese broccoli (Gai lan), chicken and egg. It is a stir-fried dish and easy to make. Get the recipe.
Instant Pot Pot Penne Alla Vodka
This Instant Pot Penne Alla Vodka is a perfect creamy pasta recipe, best for a quick & easy dinner. Sprinkle some fresh parmesan cheese and serve a restaurant-quality meal right from your kitchen. Get the recipe.
15-Minute Spicy Sausage Pasta
Make this Spicy Sausage Pasta in under 15 minutes with just 6 ingredients. Packed with flavor from fresh sausage, garlic, parmesan and bacon - with a lighter touch from spinach. Get the recipe.
Instant Pot Pizza Pasta
If you like pizza and you like your Instant Pot - This Instant Pot Pizza Pasta is the recipe for you. Get the recipe.
Vegetarian Fajita Pasta
Loaded with veggies and lots of flavors, this Vegetarian Fajita Pasta is our favorite pasta dinner. Fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, colorful bell peppers, sour cream, and cheese make this a healthier pasta dish. Make it as a one-pot dish in the Instant Pot or Stovetop. Enjoy topped with cilantro and avocado. Get the recipe.
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Everyone loves a comforting, creamy pasta dish, and this Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells recipe perfectly marries the richness of Alfredo sauce with the delightful texture of stuffed pasta shells. Imagine biting into a tender pasta shell filled with creamy, flavorful chicken Alfredo, and you've got the essence of this dish. Get the recipe.
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