Oodles of Noodles – Pasta Recipes

We know that pasta is an easy, quick meal for families on the go, so we’ve assembled this epic roundup of pasta recipes for you to try at home.

Pro-Tip: Many of these pasta recipes would make for a family-friendly adventure in cooking! Take a look at some tips for kiddos in the kitchen from a registered dietitian in order to bring your kids in on the magic of cooking

Zesty Taco Pasta Skillet

Prep Time

10 minutes

Baking Time

20 minutes

Servings

6
Image: Zesty Taco Pasta Skillet.

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

Prep Time

20 minutes

Baking Time

20 minutes

Servings

5

Baking Temp

375 F
Photo: Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake.

Did You Know?

Did you know that the average American consumes around 20 pounds of pasta per year? Or that the average price an American pays for pasta is about $1.45 per pound? It makes it one of the most affordable meal options out there!

Garden Pasta Primavera

Prep Time

5 minutes

Baking Time

15 minutes

Servings

6
Garden Pasta Primavera.

Chicken Enchilada Orzo Soup

Prep Time

5 minutes

Baking Time

25 minutes

Servings

4-6
Try delicious Chicken Chicken Enchilada Orzo Soup

BLT Pasta Salad

Prep Time

30 minutes

Servings

6
BLT Pasta Salad with Ranch.

Homemade Egg Noodles

Prep Time

40 minutes

Baking Time

12-15 minutes

Servings

6
homemade egg noodles being placed on a cooking rack to dry

Stuffed Pasta Shells

Prep Time

30-45 minutes

Baking Time

35-40 minutes

Servings

18

Baking Temp

350 F
Stuffed Pasta Shells.

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Ditalini Pasta

Prep Time

30 minutes

Servings

6
Image: Strawberry Spinach Salad with Pasta.

What Kind of Wheat Does Pasta Use?

The U.S. is also a pasta powerhouse! We produce around 4.4 billion pouns of pasta every year, which makes us the second largest pasta-producer!

There are six classes of wheat produced in the United States, and durum is the class primarily used for pasta making!

Learn more about the different types of wheat and their uses.

Mixed Bean Soup with Pasta

Prep Time

30 minutes

Servings

12
Photo: Mixed Bean Soup with Pasta.

Lemon Orzo Chicken Bake

Prep Time

15 minutes

Baking Time

35-40 minutes

Servings

3

Baking Temp

375 F
Photo: Lemon Orzo Chicken Bake.
To learn more about pasta, visit our friends at Pasta Fits! Or if you’d like more recipe roundups check out our Dairy Month Extravaganza or our Celebration of Waffles.

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