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Hawaiian Chicken Pasta
Sweet-savory Hawaiian chicken pasta with pineapple and bell peppers — a family pasta dinner in 30 minutes.
30 min4 servings
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Pasta for Families
Pasta for families — classic spaghetti, baked ziti, mac and cheese, and creamy pastas kids recognize. Twenty weeknight pasta dinners.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Creamy chicken bacon ranch pasta — a kid-friendly pasta dinner ready in 25 minutes.
25 min4 servings
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Meatball Pasta Dinner
Juicy beef meatballs simmered in marinara over spaghetti — classic easy pasta dinner comfort food.
40 min5 servings
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Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Creamy chicken alfredo pasta with tender chicken and fettuccine — an easy pasta dinner ready in 30 minutes.
30 min4 servings
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One-Pan Lemon Chicken and Orzo
Creamy lemon chicken and orzo cooked in one skillet — a cozy one-pan dinner with minimal dishes.
35 min4 servings
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Chicken Pesto Penne
Easy chicken pasta dinner with basil pesto and juicy chicken — ready in 25 minutes.
25 min4 servings
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One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Creamy one-pot pasta with garlic and Parmesan — minimal dishes, maximum comfort for pasta night.
25 min4 servings
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Penne alla Vodka
Creamy tomato-vodka sauce coats penne in 30 minutes — a restaurant favorite that is easy enough for weeknight pasta dinner.
30 min4 servings
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Baked Spaghetti
Cheesy baked spaghetti casserole with meat sauce — an easy pasta dinner for a crowd.
40 min8 servings
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Baked Stuffed Shells
Cheese-stuffed pasta shells baked in marinara — a cozy pasta dinner the whole family loves.
40 min6 servings
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Cheesy Lasagna Soup
All the flavors of lasagna in a one-pot soup with pasta — an easy pasta dinner ready in 35 minutes.
35 min6 servings
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Easy Cheese Ravioli Dinner
Quick cheese ravioli with marinara and mozzarella — the easiest pasta dinner for hectic nights.
20 min4 servings
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Pesto Tortellini Dinner
Cheese tortellini tossed with basil pesto and cherry tomatoes — a 20-minute pasta dinner.
20 min4 servings
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Broccoli Cheddar Pasta
Creamy broccoli cheddar pasta — a cozy vegetarian pasta dinner kids ask for again.
30 min4 servings
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Rotini with Meat Sauce
Hearty rotini pasta with a quick homemade meat sauce — an easy pasta dinner for busy weeknights.
35 min6 servings
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Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Spicy buffalo chicken pasta with creamy ranch drizzle — a bold weeknight pasta dinner in 30 minutes.
30 min4 servings
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Spinach Ricotta Pasta
Creamy spinach ricotta pasta with lemon — a vegetarian pasta dinner the family loves.
25 min4 servings
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Sausage and Spinach Pasta
Italian sausage pasta with wilted spinach in a light garlic sauce — a quick pasta dinner with big flavor.
30 min4 servings
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Baked Penne with Mozzarella
Cheesy baked penne with marinara — an easy pasta dinner the whole family scoops from the dish.
35 min6 servings
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Ground Beef Pasta Skillet
Quick ground beef pasta skillet with tomato sauce — a family pasta dinner on the table in 30 minutes.
30 min5 servings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What pasta is best for families?
Spaghetti with meat sauce, baked ziti, and mac and cheese. Familiar shapes and mild sauces are the ones kids finish.
What pasta do kids like best?
Spaghetti with meat sauce, mac and cheese, and butter noodles with parmesan are universal kid favorites.
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