Tired of your usual pasta dishes? You’ll love these new recipes!These meals are packed with protein, with at least 15 grams per serving. Protein supports bone and muscle health and also helps keep your body strong. Enjoy delicious, protein-packed and satisfying meals like Fajita Pasta Bake and Baked Feta Mushroom Pasta.
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
This creamy pasta bake is a comforting crowd-pleaser that’s sure to please everyone at the table. This dish includes tender chicken, fresh spinach, and pasta, all wrapped in a rich, creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
Baked fajita-style pasta
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsay Lower
This easy pasta bake perfectly blends the bright flavors of classic fajitas with a rich, creamy pasta dish. The result is a mouth-watering fusion of flavors that delivers the best of both worlds in one satisfying meal. Chopped jalapenos and canned chipotle chiles add some zing to this delicious meal. You can reduce both or omit them completely for a milder version. Do you like spicy food? Swap the Monterey Jack cheese for pepper jack for an extra kick.
Baked pasta with feta cheese and mushrooms
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Here, we combine the creamy taste of melted feta with the earthy, flavorful notes of cremini mushrooms. The convenience of using pre-sliced cremini mushrooms makes baking this pasta a time-saver, but you can also add depth and complexity by adding other types of mushrooms, such as oysters, shiitake, or maitake. You can arrange it to
creamy chicken florentine casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lauer
This delicious casserole combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a rich, creamy sauce, baked to perfection with a golden, cheesy crust. Whether you’re looking to unwind on a chilly night or sharing a hearty home-cooked dinner with your family, this casserole offers an experience that feels like a warm hug on a plate.
Cheese chicken and broccoli alfredo skillet casserole
Photographer: Stacey K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
This fun one-skillet casserole combines penne pasta, tender broccoli, and shredded rotisserie chicken wrapped in a creamy sauce. To keep the sauce simple, I use a pre-shredded Italian cheese blend. The cheese blend varies, but usually includes Parmesan cheese, which gives it the traditional alfredo flavor.
Creamy pasta with feta cheese and tomatoes
Photographer: Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Shel Royster, Food Stylist: Emily Hall
This creamy feta and tomato pasta uses just five simple ingredients to bring a satisfying vegetarian dinner to your table. Cherry tomatoes are your go-to when tomato season isn’t at its peak. Grape tomatoes make a sweet and juicy alternative that guarantees a satisfying and flavorful meal.
lemon zucchini pasta
Photographer: Robbie Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Lindsay Lower
This lemon zucchini pasta takes just 25 minutes to make and is perfect for busy nights. Fresh zucchini pairs perfectly with lemon sauce. If you have summer squash on hand, you can also use that. You can also add variety by topping your pasta with a variety of fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
Melting cherry tomato and mozzarella pasta
Ali Redmond
A simple yet delicious pasta that combines cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese to bring out the natural sweetness and the creamy, gooey texture of the mozzarella cheese. Mozzarella pearls are the perfect size to mix into finished dishes. If you can’t find it, chopped fresh mozzarella will also work.
Sun Gold Tomato Summer Squash Pasta
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
This warm summer squash pasta comes together quickly and won’t disappoint. Roasted Sungold tomatoes add sweetness and a hint of tartness to the dish, which pairs perfectly with fresh mint and Parmesan cheese. We love the bright shine of sun gold tomatoes, but red grape tomatoes work just as well.
beef and cabbage sheet pan noodles
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
Forget stirring in woks and such. This stir-fry recipe is ready in just 20 minutes on a single baking sheet under the broiler. The trick to making a perfect stir-fry in a frying pan is to spread the ingredients well over the pan so that everything cooks evenly.
Creamy rotisserie chicken and spinach pasta
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
A creamy rotisserie chicken pasta with a smooth sauce based on Gruyère cheese and cream cheese. Gruyère adds a rich, nutty flavor, but you can also try alternatives like cheddar or Swiss cheese. We love the ease of using baby spinach, but feel free to swap it out for another leafy vegetable like kale or Swiss chard if you have it on hand.
Creamy Lemon Dill Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Think of this simple recipe as a casserole version of classic chicken noodle soup. The secret to its deliciousness is to use high-quality dashi and homemade chicken stock. Enjoy the fresh, grassy flavor of dill, but feel free to use parsley or chives for equally delicious alternatives.
vegetable lasagna
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Each layer of this delicious vegetable lasagna has its own flavor. Cooking the vegetables before assembling the lasagna will keep the dish from becoming soggy. Be sure to squeeze the spinach well. Spinach contains a surprising amount of water, which makes the lasagna soupy. Lightly coat the foil with cooking spray before covering the lasagna to prevent the cheese from sticking. Serve with mixed green salad and crunchy garlic bread.
Dump & Bake Pizza Pasta Casserole
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
This easy-to-mix casserole offers all the flavors of pepperoni pizza, with fusilli pasta soaking up rich tomato sauce while mingling with gooey cheese and meaty pepperoni slices. For a meatless option, simply replace the pepperoni with sliced mushrooms and frozen bell peppers. Pair it with a Caesar salad for a hearty meal.
Agrodolce zucchini and chicken pasta
Ali Redmond
Replacing some of the pasta with spiralized zucchini makes for a completely rotatable dish with all the fun of noodles. The light lemon sauce and savory shredded chicken are the perfect comfort dish, while the sweet and sour topping provides crunch, bite, herbal brightness, and a taste bud awakening.
