There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a big, hearty pasta dinner. Aside from being quick & easy to prepare, pasta always tastes delicious and satisfying. Tomato sauce, meatballs, pesto, cheese – the possibilities for serving pasta dishes are endless. We’ve compiled our favorite ways to serve everyone’s favorite comfort food with these 9 perfect pasta dinners. From homemade ravioli to a delicious Italian sausage & tomato sauce served in a homemade bread bowl, these dishes will keep you and the whole family coming back for more. We’re pasta-tive you’re going to love them!
1. Cheese-Baked Spaghetti Wrapped In Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs go together like bacon and eggs, mashed potatoes and gravy, and macaroni and cheese — you just can’t have one without the other! And even though the dish is a classic, it can get a little boring after a while, so go ahead and turn things on their head by switching up how you serve the spaghetti and meatballs. This is a definitely a meal your family won’t soon forget. Get the recipe for the Spaghetti Wrapped In Meatballs.
2.–5. Baked Cheese Pasta 4 Ways
We’ve been feeling very inspired by a recent TikTok sensation, namely the famed baked feta pasta. Taking that trend as a staring point, we’ve come up with 4 pasta recipes using 4 different types of cheese. The OG recipe only uses tomatoes, feta, and pasta, so we decided to expand on this general idea and use a variety of different veggies and cheeses to keep the cheesy pasta ball moving! Get the recipes for the Baked Cheese Pasta.
6. Penne Pasta With Italian Sausage In A Homemade Bread Bowl
If you could only have bread OR pasta, which one would you choose? Ooooh, that’s a toughie for the die-hard carb lovers out there! Thank goodness you don’t actually have to choose, because we have a recipe that combines both. Our delicious pasta, which features Italian sausage and an aromatic tomato sauce, is served in a homemade bread bowl for the utmost convenience. It’s a dream come true! Get the recipe for the Penne Pasta Bread Bowl.
7.–8. Quick One-Pot Pasta Dishes
One of the great things about one-pot recipes is that, despite all the cooking that goes into creating those tasty meals, doing dishes isn’t really an issue since everything happens in just one pot or pan. That’s pretty fantastic in and of itself, isn’t it? Even better when those one-pot dishes also taste delicious! That’s why we’ve come up with some quick and easy one-pot pasta recipes that are perfect for weeknight dinners. Get the recipes for the One-Pot Pasta Dishes.
9. Homemade Pizza Ravioli
Pizza rolls are the perfect throwback to your childhood, and while they’re certainly delicious, you’ve probably developed a more refined palate in your adult years. Or even if you haven’t, it’s hard to say no to stuffed pasta. So if you’re looking to branch out and find a middle ground between after-school snacks, party finger foods, and fancy dinner options, give this homemade pizza ravioli a try! Get the recipe for the Pizza Ravioli.
Convenient and satisfying, you can’t go wrong with pasta! And these 9 delicious pasta dishes will help you branch out and breathe new life into your family dinners. Pasta la vista, baby!