Pasta and cheese, what could be better? This ultimate comfort food always hits the spot. If you’re looking for some saucy, cheese-pull action, then read on for some of best cheesy pasta recipes you’ll even dig into!
ULTIMATE Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese just became a weeknight possibility thanks to our easy no-roux recipe. Our secret? American cheese. Learn more about this clever “mac hack” (trademark pending!) and try it out this week.
Kale and Butternut Squash Lasagna with Herbed Ricotta
Kale and butternut squash make this Goodtaste lasagna feel filling, yet healthy. This is a time-consuming dish to prepare, but it’s a great way to get the whole family involved in dinner. Assign everyone a task—sauté the kale, roast the squash, cook the lasagna noodles—and the casserole comes together with little fuss.
TwoRows Cajun Seafood Pasta
This unbelievably creamy Cajun seafood pasta gets a kick from pepper jack cheese and TwoRows’ own spice blend. Feel free to swap in your go-to Cajun spice mix!
Creamy Four Cheese Pasta with Garlic
It doesn’t get much better than cheese and garlic, and this four-cheese pasta from The Spruce Eats does not disappoint! The nutty flavor of the Parmesan is paired with less traditional cheeses like Asiago and Pecorino Romano. Even better, you can pull it together in under 30 minutes.
Slow-Cooker Ziti
Ziti is one of those pasta dishes that will feed the entire family and then some, but it can be time-consuming to make. The Recipe Rebel has found the solution by creating a recipe made completely in the Crock-Pot! All you’ll have to do is dish it up, sprinkle with fresh Parmesan, and serve!
10-Minute Cream Cheese Pasta
Cream cheese is the secret to the 10-minute cream sauce in this pasta from The Clever Meal. Keep it simple by just adding some grated Parmesan, hot chili flakes, or fresh lemon zest.
Cheesy Baked Pasta with Sausage and Ricotta
One-pot pasta dishes are always a favorite! This one from New York Times Cooking is especially cheesy and hearty and packed with Italian staples like fresh basil and rich ricotta.
Instant-Pot Cheesy Penne Pasta
You’ll want to add this Six Sisters’ Stuff Instant-Pot pasta to your weekly dinner rotation! It’s extra easy to switch up and add chicken or sausage for a protein-packed dinner.
Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Cheesy pasta dishes like this one from Craving Home-Cooked are especially versatile because you can add your own creative spin! Try including sautéed bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, or even bacon. Cover it with extra mozzarella to make any cheese-fanatic happy!
Cheesy Pasta-Stuffed Shells
This is a fun twist on stuffed shells: shells stuffed with shells! Here, the big shells are piled with smaller noodles coated in three different cheeses and toasted to perfection. You can’t go wrong with Better Homes & Gardens’ pasta on pasta!
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