Next-Level Pasta Recipes You Need to Know About

One-Pot Taco Spaghetti

This Mexican-Italian mashup is one you won’t soon forget. Spaghetti noodles and tomatoes get spiced up with taco seasoning, ground beef, green chiles and Colby-Monterey Jack cheese for a delicious dinner twist you have to try to believe.

This Mexican-Italian mashup is one you won’t soon forget. Spaghetti noodles and tomatoes get spiced up with taco seasoning, ground beef, green chiles and Colby-Monterey Jack cheese for a delicious dinner twist you have to try to believe.

One-Pot Meatball Stroganoff for Two

Enjoy this classic meal without all of the leftovers (and dirty dishes!) in this easy one-pot version of stroganoff that was developed specifically for smaller households. Prep is super easy, thanks to frozen meatballs!

Enjoy this classic meal without all of the leftovers (and dirty dishes!) in this easy one-pot version of stroganoff that was developed specifically for smaller households. Prep is super easy, thanks to frozen meatballs!

One-Pot Chicken Piccata Pasta

Fresh lemon juice and lemon peel add a delightful brightness to this creamy one-pot pasta dish with chicken. Serve this recipe with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a side of warm Pillsbury crescent rolls, and wait for the compliments.

Fresh lemon juice and lemon peel add a delightful brightness to this creamy one-pot pasta dish with chicken. Serve this recipe with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a side of warm Pillsbury crescent rolls, and wait for the compliments.

One-Pot Lemon Chicken Rigatoni

This restaurant-worthy recipe only looks fancy—the prep work could not be easier! Rotisserie chicken makes starting it easy, and everything gets cooked in one pot, which means less time in the kitchen cleaning up and more time at the table enjoying your meal with the family.

This restaurant-worthy recipe only looks fancy—the prep work could not be easier! Rotisserie chicken makes starting it easy, and everything gets cooked in one pot, which means less time in the kitchen cleaning up and more time at the table enjoying your meal with the family.

One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Penne

This recipe hits all the right notes. Roasted red peppers, garlic and Parmesan cheese bring the flavor, while penne pasta, spinach, rotisserie chicken add the heartiness and greens you need in a satisfying meal. To make it even better, it all gets cooked in one pot!

This recipe hits all the right notes. Roasted red peppers, garlic and Parmesan cheese bring the flavor, while penne pasta, spinach, rotisserie chicken add the heartiness and greens you need in a satisfying meal. To make it even better, it all gets cooked in one pot!

Chicken Spaghetti

Never get bored with spaghetti noodles! This recipe helps you change these up with pantry staple spaghetti by swapping ground beef for chicken and replacing red sauce with a creamy, cheesy one. Try it tonight, and see what the buzz is about!

Never get bored with spaghetti noodles! This recipe helps you change these up with pantry staple spaghetti by swapping ground beef for chicken and replacing red sauce with a creamy, cheesy one. Try it tonight, and see what the buzz is about!

One-Pot Creamy Beef Stroganoff

We love beef stroganoff. We love it even more when it’s made in one pot with only five ingredients in less than 30 minutes (yes, you read that right). There’s no excuse not to make it right now—it’s really as easy as it sounds.

We love beef stroganoff. We love it even more when it’s made in one pot with only five ingredients in less than 30 minutes (yes, you read that right). There’s no excuse not to make it right now—it’s really as easy as it sounds.

One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Sometimes, the simplest ingredients combine to make the best meals, and that’s the definitely the case with this addicting one-pot pasta. The stars? Parmesan, garlic and fresh parsley.

Sometimes, the simplest ingredients combine to make the best meals, and that’s the definitely the case with this addicting one-pot pasta. The stars? Parmesan, garlic and fresh parsley.

One-Pot Creamy Spaghetti

This recipe elevates traditional spaghetti by making a few small changes. We use Italian sausage in our meat sauce to add extra flavor, and some whipping cream gives the whole dish a slightly more indulgent, creamy texture.

This recipe elevates traditional spaghetti by making a few small changes. We use Italian sausage in our meat sauce to add extra flavor, and some whipping cream gives the whole dish a slightly more indulgent, creamy texture.

One-Pot Chicken Alfredo Penne

Over 100 people have given this recipe top marks. Maybe it’s because you only need six ingredients to make it, or that it’s made in one pot in just 20 minutes—it could even be that outstanding taste. Try it yourself and decide what makes this Alfredo pasta the best of the best.

Over 100 people have given this recipe top marks. Maybe it’s because you only need six ingredients to make it, or that it’s made in one pot in just 20 minutes—it could even be that outstanding taste. Try it yourself and decide what makes this Alfredo pasta the best of the best.

Creamy Enchilada Ravioli Casserole

Everyone who has tried this recipe has rated it five stars, and it’s easy to see why. How can you not love cheesy ravioli smothered in a super creamy enchilada sauce?

Everyone who has tried this recipe has rated it five stars, and it’s easy to see why. How can you not love cheesy ravioli smothered in a super creamy enchilada sauce?

Lightened-Up Philly Cheese Steak Mac and Cheese Bake

Two comfort foods become one in this Philly cheesesteak and macaroni and cheese casserole. And get this: each serving is less than 400 calories, so you don’t have to feel bad about eating this dish, either. Win-win!

Two comfort foods become one in this Philly cheesesteak and macaroni and cheese casserole. And get this: each serving is less than 400 calories, so you don’t have to feel bad about eating this dish, either. Win-win!

French Onion Chicken Pasta Casserole

This mouthwatering pasta casserole draws its inspiration from cozy French onion soup, and adds chicken to mix for some extra protein. To quote a Pillsbury fan, “This recipe is as delish as it sounds!”

This mouthwatering pasta casserole draws its inspiration from cozy French onion soup, and adds chicken to mix for some extra protein. To quote a Pillsbury fan, “This recipe is as delish as it sounds!”

Million-Dollar Spaghetti Casserole

The name says it all—this recipe really does taste like a million bucks. One reviewer says, “Made it last night for the 4th time in 2 months! This recipe REALLY rocks our house! And friends have tried it and consistently ask for the recipe.” There’s no better endorsement than that!

The name says it all—this recipe really does taste like a million bucks. One reviewer says, “Made it last night for the 4th time in 2 months! This recipe REALLY rocks our house! And friends have tried it and consistently ask for the recipe.” There’s no better endorsement than that!

Cheesy Tortellini and Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

Tortellini gets the pizza treatment in this hearty casserole that only requires seven ingredients. We used pepperoni, bell peppers and mushrooms, but feel free to experiment with your favorite pizza toppings!

Tortellini gets the pizza treatment in this hearty casserole that only requires seven ingredients. We used pepperoni, bell peppers and mushrooms, but feel free to experiment with your favorite pizza toppings!

Italian Sausage and Ravioli Casserole

This six-ingredient dinner bake is an easier version of lasagna, thanks to store-bought cheese ravioli, which makes layering super quick. Bonus: This casserole is also freezer friendly!

This six-ingredient dinner bake is an easier version of lasagna, thanks to store-bought cheese ravioli, which makes layering super quick. Bonus: This casserole is also freezer friendly!

Chicken and Broccoli Tetrazzini

Packed with chicken, broccoli, pasta and a creamy sauce, this casserole has everything you need for a super satisfying dinner. Serve it with a side of French bread for extra heartiness.

Packed with chicken, broccoli, pasta and a creamy sauce, this casserole has everything you need for a super satisfying dinner. Serve it with a side of French bread for extra heartiness.

Pizza Lasagna

Yes, you read that right: Pizza. Lasagna. Two of our all-time favorite dishes come together as one in this casserole that’s a dinner dream come true.

Yes, you read that right: Pizza. Lasagna. Two of our all-time favorite dishes come together as one in this casserole that’s a dinner dream come true.

Spinach-Artichoke Stuffed Shells

If you love spinach-artichoke dip, you’ll go crazy for this pasta recipe that channels your favorite party appetizer. Take it to the next level by adding a crispy panko bread crumb topping!

If you love spinach-artichoke dip, you’ll go crazy for this pasta recipe that channels your favorite party appetizer. Take it to the next level by adding a crispy panko bread crumb topping!

Baked Rigatoni with Beef

Our reviewers love the delicious simplicity of this beef and pasta casserole. One says, “Very easy to make. My husband and son LOVED it. They even ate the leftovers.”

Our reviewers love the delicious simplicity of this beef and pasta casserole. One says, “Very easy to make. My husband and son LOVED it. They even ate the leftovers.”

One-Pan Meatball and Pepperoni Pasta Bake

No need to pre-boil the noodles in this easy recipe! The six ingredients you need to make this meal all get mixed together in one casserole dish and baked in the oven—it’s really that simple.

No need to pre-boil the noodles in this easy recipe! The six ingredients you need to make this meal all get mixed together in one casserole dish and baked in the oven—it’s really that simple.

Chicken Noodle Casserole

What can possibly be more comforting than grandma’s chicken noodle soup? Chicken noodle soup turned into a casserole. You’ll see what we mean when you try this genius recipe!

What can possibly be more comforting than grandma’s chicken noodle soup? Chicken noodle soup turned into a casserole. You’ll see what we mean when you try this genius recipe!

Easy Fajita Pasta Bake

We love fajitas so much, we turned them into a pasta casserole. All the best fajitas fixings are here: bell peppers, onion, chicken and cheese—and they taste so good mixed with pasta, you won’t even miss the tortillas!

We love fajitas so much, we turned them into a pasta casserole. All the best fajitas fixings are here: bell peppers, onion, chicken and cheese—and they taste so good mixed with pasta, you won’t even miss the tortillas!

Chicken-Alfredo Baked Penne

This recipe is arguably our most popular pasta casseroles on Pillsbury.com. It’s not hard to see why! The combination of Alfredo, pasta, chicken and veggies is hard to resist. Reviewers rave about it constantly! One says, “Two thumbs way up!  My family just loved this recipe. I shared it with several coworkers who had equally good things to say. I made it the first time with chicken and the second time with shrimp. Both turned out amazing.”

This recipe is arguably our most popular pasta casseroles on Pillsbury.com. It’s not hard to see why! The combination of Alfredo, pasta, chicken and veggies is hard to resist. Reviewers rave about it constantly! One says, “Two thumbs way up!  My family just loved this recipe. I shared it with several coworkers who had equally good things to say. I made it the first time with chicken and the second time with shrimp. Both turned out amazing.”

One-Pot Chicken, Bacon and Ranch Pasta

Can you ever go wrong with a dish that combines chicken, bacon and ranch? This recipe says no, and we have to agree. Make it tonight in a short 30 minutes with only seven ingredients.

Can you ever go wrong with a dish that combines chicken, bacon and ranch? This recipe says no, and we have to agree. Make it tonight in a short 30 minutes with only seven ingredients.

Taco Skillet Dinner

Need a way to use up that pound of ground beef sitting in your freezer? Look no further than this fun recipe that puts a tasty pasta spin on tacos.

Need a way to use up that pound of ground beef sitting in your freezer? Look no further than this fun recipe that puts a tasty pasta spin on tacos.

Mexican Pasta Skillet

We love skillet meals for their ease and quickness, and this Mexican pasta skillet is no exception. Done in 30 minutes and using up ingredients you probably already have on hand, it couldn’t be easier to make!

We love skillet meals for their ease and quickness, and this Mexican pasta skillet is no exception. Done in 30 minutes and using up ingredients you probably already have on hand, it couldn’t be easier to make!

Sloppy Joe Noodle Skillet

Kids and grown-ups will love this tasty twist on classic sloppy Joes. Even better, this recipe goes from stovetop to serving plates in less than 30 minutes so you can spend more time at the table with your family.

Kids and grown-ups will love this tasty twist on classic sloppy Joes. Even better, this recipe goes from stovetop to serving plates in less than 30 minutes so you can spend more time at the table with your family.

Skillet Brown Butter Gnocchi

Fact: brown butter sauce makes every recipe taste better. Case in point? This incredibly delicious (and really easy!) skillet gnocchi dish that is packed with mushrooms and spinach for a well-rounded dinner.

Fact: brown butter sauce makes every recipe taste better. Case in point? This incredibly delicious (and really easy!) skillet gnocchi dish that is packed with mushrooms and spinach for a well-rounded dinner.

30-Minute Pizza Pasta Skillet

This colorful meal stars all of your favorite pizza ingredients like pepperoni, olives and bell pepper, with spaghetti noodles and sauce for a quick, delicious spin on two Italian faves.

This colorful meal stars all of your favorite pizza ingredients like pepperoni, olives and bell pepper, with spaghetti noodles and sauce for a quick, delicious spin on two Italian faves.

Easy Cheesy Beef and Bow-Ties

With all of the flavor packed into each bite of this hearty bow-tie pasta dish, it’s hard to believe it only takes 20 minutes to make. But it really is that easy! Like 170 other Pillsbury fans who have tried this recipe, you’ll want to add it to your weekly dinner rotation.

With all of the flavor packed into each bite of this hearty bow-tie pasta dish, it’s hard to believe it only takes 20 minutes to make. But it really is that easy! Like 170 other Pillsbury fans who have tried this recipe, you’ll want to add it to your weekly dinner rotation.

Sausage, Onion, Peppers and Pasta Skillet

Delicious, quick to prepare and made with ingredients that go easy on your wallet, there’s no reason not to love this simple skillet dinner that’s perfect for any busy weeknight.

Delicious, quick to prepare and made with ingredients that go easy on your wallet, there’s no reason not to love this simple skillet dinner that’s perfect for any busy weeknight.

Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet

You won’t even miss the bun in this super simple skillet meal that combines all of your favorite bacon cheeseburger ingredients with cavatappi pasta noodles.

You won’t even miss the bun in this super simple skillet meal that combines all of your favorite bacon cheeseburger ingredients with cavatappi pasta noodles.

Creamy Lasagna Skillet Pot Pie

Rethink pot pie by trying this crazy good recipe that pairs lasagna ingredients with a cheesy biscuit topping.

Rethink pot pie by trying this crazy good recipe that pairs lasagna ingredients with a cheesy biscuit topping.

Pesto Cavatappi

This recipe has the look and taste of a fancy pasta dish from your favorite Italian restaurant, but it is so easy to make. From start to finish, you can have this dish on the table in just 30 minutes!

This recipe has the look and taste of a fancy pasta dish from your favorite Italian restaurant, but it is so easy to make. From start to finish, you can have this dish on the table in just 30 minutes!

Easy Slow-Cooker Lasagna

With over 200 reviews, we can see why so many people are ditching their baked lasagna recipe for this one. One of the best things about this recipe that makes it so easy? No need to pre-boil the noodles!

With over 200 reviews, we can see why so many people are ditching their baked lasagna recipe for this one. One of the best things about this recipe that makes it so easy? No need to pre-boil the noodles!

Slow-Cooker Extra-Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese

This slow-cooker macaroni and cheese is so much better than the boxed version, and it’s even easier to make thanks to the slow cooker!

This slow-cooker macaroni and cheese is so much better than the boxed version, and it’s even easier to make thanks to the slow cooker!

Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan Tortellini

It’s hard not to love this riff on chicken Parm. Combining all of the flavors from the classic dish with cheesy tortellini and a crispy panko topping, it’s the definition of comfort food.

It’s hard not to love this riff on chicken Parm. Combining all of the flavors from the classic dish with cheesy tortellini and a crispy panko topping, it’s the definition of comfort food.