Top pasta recipes

Pasta is the ultimate comfort food. While it might have Italian roots, the dish is so popular that it's received international fame. Whether you are Chinese, American, or Greek, pasta likely is a staple in your diet. Not many dishes out there are as popular as the mighty pasta.

In the list below, we cover the best of the best pasta dishes. From stroganoff to macaroni and cheese to spaghetti, there's something to every pasta lover. Some of these recipes have beef, others chicken, and still others are vegetarian-friendly. What are you waiting for? Explore the recipes below, and let's have pasta tonight! One-pot hamburger stroganoff

Craving all the flavors of a traditional beef stroganoff but dreading all the effort that goes into preparation and cleanup? Don't fret! This one-pot meal creates a delicious and creamy stroganoff in a fraction of the time of the classic dish, making it a perfect dinner for busy weeknights. Using ground beef as a replacement for traditional steak makes this recipe quick, easy and family friendly.

Stroganoff is a hearty meal full of rich textures and flavors. One bite, no matter what the combination, is enough to leave anyone wanting more. Forget the boxed easy stroganoff meals. This dish is way better when you whip it up on your own. For this one-pot hamburger stroganoff recipe and others, be sure to check out our top stroganoff recipes. Spicy sausage fettuccini

Nothing says "comfort food" like a huge pot of noodles and pork! This creamy, flavorful dish is a quick and easy meal that's bursting with spice and perfect for a rainy or snowy night. Tender fettuccini noodles are coupled with a creamy tomato sauce and spicy, crumbled sausage to create a dish that will drive your taste buds wild! It's a meal perfect for the whole family!

Fettuccini has its origins in Italy, but today it's one of the most popular comfort foods in America! It's perfect when you're looking for a meal that will really fill you up. For this spicy sausage fettucini recipe and others, be sure to check out our top fettuccini recipes. Vegetarian classic cheese lasagna

Lasagna doesn't have to include meat to retain its comfort-food classic status. This recipe boasts a three-cheese filling and a rich tomato sauce that will convince even your carnivorous friends of its merit.

No matter how late you get home or how long since you’ve made it to the grocery store, you can always whip up a delicious dinner if you have a collection of easy, delicious go-to recipes on hand. The pasta ideas below fit that bill – and they're vegetarian, too. For this classic cheese lasagna recipe and others, be sure to check out our top vegetarian pasta recipes. Chicken cordon bleu lasagna casserole

The flavors of ham, cheese, and chicken all work together so nicely in Chicken Cordon Bleu, it's not hard to see why it remains a favorite of many today. But it can be a lot of work. First you have to get all of those ingredients rolled together. And then you have to keep them that way while you put the chicken through a breading station. It's no wonder not too many people have this as a regular menu item at home. But, as you can see in the recipe below, there is an easier way to do it.

While lasagna has been a fan favorite, most are unaware of its rich history. Lasagna didn't come from Italians, but can be traced all the way back to ancient Greece. It's believed "lasagna" came from the Greek word "laganon," which was used to describe flat dough being cut into different strips. Since the times of the ancient Greeks, the dish has been modernized and elevated to entirely new levels. There are now thousands of lasagna recipes on the Internet. With so many lasagna recipes, where does one begin? Don't worry. For this chicken cordon blue lasagn recipe and others, be sure to check out our top lasagna recipes. Inside-out spaghetti pie

With a sumptuous homemade 'meatball' crust holding in tossed spaghetti, all topped off with a tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, this recipe will surprise you just as much as it delights you. This meaty crust is also a wonderful dish to make ahead of time and store in the freezer for later use. Simply refrigerate overnight before use.

Ah, spaghetti. A traditional comfort classic. There's just something about this family favorite dish, but it's time to take this standard staple and turn it upside down for something a little different. For this inside-out spaghetti pie and others, be sure to check out our top spaghetti recipes. Creamy macaroni and cheese casserole

Macaroni and cheese can be a side dish at a potluck or the main meal for dinner. Leftovers always taste better the next day, and it freezes well. It may be one of the most versatile dishes people make. The recipe below describes how to make a sauce that is super creamy, thanks to the addition of cream cheese.

Macaroni noodles always take me back to my childhood, whether it's mac n' cheese or making macaroni noodle necklaces. Now that I am older, I would like to think that I can use macaroni in a more mature way. For this creamy macaroni and cheese casserole recipe and others, be sure to check out our top macaroni and cheese casserole recipes.