35 Perfect Pasta Recipes For Family Dinners or Entertaining

Outside of how delicious they are, one of the great things about pasta dishes is how versatile they can be. Pasta dishes are generally simple enough for a family dinner but feel fancy enough for any kind of gathering. That's what you'll find here in this collection of 35 pasta recipes. Enjoy all kinds of delicious dishes like spaghetti verde pasta, marinara steak pasta, air fryer gnocchi, and more.

Spaghetti Verde Pasta

Closeup of pasta in dish. — Spaghetti Verde Pasta. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This spaghetti verde pasta is loaded with the delicious flavors of salsa verde and served with spaghetti noodles.
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Bistro Shrimp Pasta

A bowl of spaghetti noodles garnished with breaded shrimp, grated cheese, fresh basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, and green herbs showcases the best of Italian cuisine. — Bistro Shrimp Pasta. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This bistro shrimp pasta Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe is just as tasty as the original. Fried breaded shrimp served over delicious pasta.
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Pasta Napoletana

Pasta Napoletana is a deliciously simple recipe that's basically the garden on your plate. It comes together easily, and it's so good!
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Easy Marinara Steak Pasta (Steak Spaghetti)

A bowl of spaghetti topped with sliced grilled steak-recipes, roasted tomatoes, and garnished with fresh parsley. — Easy Marinara Steak Pasta (Steak Spaghetti). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Make delicious steak pasta with perfectly cooked steak and a quick homemade tomato sauce! Steak spaghetti is sure to be a hit for dinner!
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Cajun Shrimp Scampi

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This spicy Cajun Shrimp Scampi is an easy pasta dinner recipe perfect for any night of the week. It’s bold and flavorful with a hint of lemon and parmesan.
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Easy Cheeseburger Pasta

A close-up image of a cheesy pasta dish with tomato sauce and ground meat, garnished with chopped parsley. — Easy Cheeseburger Pasta. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This recipe for Cheeseburger Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. The tender beef and macaroni pair so well with the cheesy sauce and bacon. It’s a true winner!
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Gnocchi Carbonara

A close-up of cooked gnocchi mixed with peas, mushrooms, and bacon, garnished with parsley and topped with shavings of Parmesan cheese. The dish captures the comforting essence of pasta in every bite. — Gnocchi Carbonara, Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Gnocchi carbonara features delicious gnocchi combined with portobello mushrooms, pancetta, and more to create a delicious, rustic dish.
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Olive Garden Spaghetti And Meatballs

Closeup of meatballs on a bed of spaghetti. — Olive Garden Spaghetti And Meatballs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Olive Garden spaghetti and meatballs recipe is loaded with all the flavor we love in the original. Big meatballs and rich sauce? Yum!
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Spaghetti Stuffed Subs

A sub sandwich filled with spaghetti, meatballs, marinara sauce, and melted cheese, garnished with chopped parsley and perfect for lunch, surrounded by fresh parsley leaves on a wooden surface. — Spaghetti Stuffed Subs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Spaghetti stuffed subs combine meatball subs with everyone's favorite comfort food. They're a full spaghetti meal in a sandwich!
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Spaghetti Alla Bolognese

A plate of Italian cuisine featuring spaghetti noodles topped with rich meat sauce, colorful bell peppers, and garnished with fresh basil leaves. — Spaghetti Alla Bolognese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This spaghetti alla bolognese recipe is full of garden fresh flavors you'll love. Bell peppers, onions, garlic, and tomatoes? Yum!
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Alfredo Meatballs

These alfredo meatballs are loaded with flavor and bathed in a delicious alfredo sauce. It's a hearty, tasty dinner everyone loves.
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Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta

This spicy Italian sausage pasta packs a punch of flavor and heat with spicy Italian sausage and two kinds of chile peppers.
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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

A piece of chicken on top of pasta. — Marry Me Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe is made by searing seasoned chicken, creating a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, and tossing it with rigatoni pasta for a flavorful dish.
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Jalapeno Ranch Macaroni And Cheese

Bowl of mac and cheese. — Jalapeno Ranch Macaroni and Cheese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Jalapeno Ranch Macaroni and Cheese is full of rich flavors including three of my favorite things, ranch dressing, jalapeños and macaroni and cheese.
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Easy Creamy Boursin Pasta Recipe

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Our Boursin pasta recipe is total comfort food and full of so much flavor. This quick pasta with boursin cheese recipe is a definite keeper.
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Bbq Mac And Cheese

A close up spoonful of mac and cheese. — Bbq Mac And Cheese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This bbq mac and cheese is so much better than the boxed version. Made with 3 kinds of cheese, lots of pulled pork,
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Risotto Pasta

A wooden spoon holding a serving of pasta. — Risotto Pasta. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This risotto pasta combines everything we love about risotto with delicious orzo pasta. It makes a great side dish for almost anything.
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Crockpot Bacon Mac And Cheese

A forkful of cheesy bacon macaroni. — Crockpot Bacon Mac And Cheese. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Crockpot Bacon Mac and Cheese is creamy and cheesy, made with minimal effort for a terrific side dish or the ultimate comforting main course meal.
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Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole

Close-up view of a baked macaroni and cheese dish, one of the classic cheesy comfort foods, with a crispy breadcrumb topping and bits of parsley. — Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cheesy Tuna Casserole using flaky canned tuna makes a one pot meal that's full of veggies, tuna, noodles in a from scratch creamy sauce and a crumb topping.
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Easy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pasta

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Buffalo ranch chicken pasta combines the flavors of the classic Buffalo ranch chicken recipe with tender pasta for a delicious, easy meal.
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The Best Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole

A spoon lifting a serving of creamy tuna noodle casserole with a golden breadcrumb topping and vegetable sides from a baking dish. — The Best Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This is The Best Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe! It’s the perfect way to jazz canned tuna to create a classic and comforting meal any night of the week.
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Best Greek Pasta Salad

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This Greek pasta salad is super easy to make, a delicious medley of flavors and textures, and is great to make as a side dish or even a light lunch or dinner.
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Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

Fork lifting a bite of pasta in the air. — Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Philly Cheesesteak Pasta features everything you love about the popular sandwich in an easy-to-make, cheesy pasta dish that's loaded with flavor!
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Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

A close-up of a forkful of spaghetti with a single, well-cooked shrimp garnished with herbs showcases the perfection of an Easy Shrimp Pasta. — Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Garlic Shrimp Pasta has succulent shrimp and pasta coated in a rich clam and white wine sauce. It’s delicious and bursting with seafood flavor!
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Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad

You are going to love this creamy and flavorful Shrimp Pasta Salad. It’s full of crunchy veggies, savory feta, and juicy shrimp. It’s the perfect BBQ side dish!
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Bang Bang Chicken Pasta

Closeup of chicken and pasta. — Bang Bang Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Bang bang chicken pasta takes the classic bang bang chicken recipe and combines it with our favorite carb - pasta! It's easy and delicious.
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Mexican Chicken Spaghetti

Closeup of spaghetti in bowl. — Mexican Chicken Spaghetti. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Mexican chicken spaghetti is loaded with tender, white meat chicken, spaghetti, cheese, and of course, a ton of Mexican flavor.
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Creamy Beef And Mushroom Stroganoff

A bowl of creamy beef stroganoff served over egg noodles, garnished with parsley on a wooden table, featuring a classic from beef recipes. — Creamy Beef And Mushroom Stroganoff. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Creamy Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff is incredibly satisfying! Tender beef in a savory, creamy mushroom sauce with pasta, potatoes, or rice.
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Cajun Shrimp Pasta

This Cajun shrimp pasta is thick, hearty, and so good. A spicy shrimp pasta recipe that everyone loves, it screams "down home cooking".
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Fried Spaghetti

A fork full of spaghetti held in the air. — Fried Spaghetti. Photo Credit. Kitchen Divas.

This fried spaghetti recipe is quick, easy, and light. It's a great pasta dish for any day of the week. It even reheats well!
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Steak And Shrimp Pasta

A close-up of a bowl of pasta with shrimp and steak, sprinkled with grated cheese and garnished with herbs. — Steak And Shrimp Pasta. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This steak and shrimp pasta is loaded with flavor in every bite. You'll love the tender shrimp and steak in this delicious surf and turf pasta.
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Crispy Air Fryer Gnocchi

A plate of seasoned gnocchi served with a side of tomato sauce. — Crispy Air Fryer Gnocchi. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Crispy Air Fryer Gnocchi is a delicious quick and easy dish that are a perfect addition to any meal and only requires a few ingredients.
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School Cafeteria Spaghetti

A plate of spaghetti with tomato meat sauce and grated cheese, garnished with parsley, on a checked tablecloth, accompanied by an Old Fashioned cocktail.

This school cafeteria spaghetti recipe will have you recalling the flavor of childhood. This simple recipe tastes like lunch period!
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Pizza Spaghetti Casserole (Fazoli's Copycat)

Close-up of baked spaghetti with meatballs and melted cheese, garnished with herbs, epitomizing cheesy comfort foods. — Pizza Spaghetti Casserole (Fazoli's Copycat). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This delectably meaty, cheesy Pizza Spaghetti Casserole recipe is a copycat Fazoli’s pizza-baked spaghetti loaded with your favorite pizza toppings.
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Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Shells

This copycat Olive Garden stuffed shells recipe has everything we love about Olive Garden giant stuffed shells. In fact, it might be better!
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Sundried Tomato Pasta With Chicken

Chicken sliced in skillet with pasta. — Sundried Tomato Pasta With Chicken. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta includes sun dried tomatoes in a delightfully creamy garlic parmesan sauce and a secret ingredient.
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Easy Rosemary Macaroni And Cheese

A bowl of cheesy macaroni and cheese garnished with rosemary, placed on a white napkin. — Easy Rosemary Macaroni And Cheese. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Easy Rosemary Macaroni and Cheese is classic comfort food, made even better, with the addition of rosemary. Creamy, cheesy, goodness in every bite!
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How To Make Vodka Sauce With Meat

A cast-iron skillet filled with penne pasta mixed in a rich tomato-based sauce, garnished with a fresh basil leaf. A wooden spoon rests in the skillet. — How To Make Vodka Sauce With Meat. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

How to make vodka pasta sauce recipe shows you how to prepare vodka sauce with meat to create many different easy meals your family will love.
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Rigatoni Carbonara

Close-up of a fork holding a bite of pasta. — Rigatoni Carbonara. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Rigatoni carbonara is an easy and tasty dinner idea. Chicken, your favorite vegetables, and pasta in a sauce that takes a moment to make!
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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Instant pot buffalo chicken pasta cooks up creamy and delicious in about 30 minutes while only needing about 10 minutes of hands on time to prepare. This easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights but want a hearty meal the family will love.
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Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

A fork full of chicken parmesan Pasta. — Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Make Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta for a meal the whole family will love. It takes about 15 minutes to prep and the Instant Pot does the rest of the work making it perfect for easy weeknight meals.
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Classic Pasta Salad

Classis Pasta Salad is the perfect blend of vegetables and Italian seasoning to make a fresh tasting side dish.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese

A plate of spaghetti topped with a tomato-based sauce containing mushrooms and herbs, meticulously crafted using slow cooking techniques. Salt and pepper shakers, basil leaves, and a cloth napkin are nearby. — Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This slow cooker turkey bolognese recipe is filled with delicious flavors and textures. Try this turkey bolognese sauce for yourself.
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Smoked Mac And Cheese With Lobster

Close-up of a skillet with creamy macaroni and cheese, garnished with herbs and bits of smoked bacon. — Smoked Mac And Cheese With Lobster. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smoked mac and cheese with lobster puts a fancy twist on an old favorite. This smoked gouda mac and cheese is so decadent.
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Summer Alfredo Pasta Recipe

This summer alfredo pasta recipe is one of the easiest you'll ever make. It's light and delicious, and requires no roux!
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