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Bacon and Parmesan Penne Pasta

Bacon and Parmesan Penne Pasta

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  3. 3 While the pasta is cooking, cook bacon and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until bacon is crisp and onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from the heat and drain grease into a small container.
  5. 5 Drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  6. 6 Add oil and stir to coat pasta.
  7. 7 Add cooked bacon and onion plus 1 to 2 tablespoons bacon grease.
  8. 8 Sprinkle Parmesan over pasta and stir until well combined. Add more bacon grease as desired for flavor and moisture.

By SusieQ

Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8-10 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add tomatoes, Italian dressing, basil, red onion, and Parmesan cheese; toss until well coated.

By kelcampbell

Fast Creamy Tomato Penne

Fast Creamy Tomato Penne

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground pork and cook until evenly browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat and transfer to a bowl.
  3. 3 Pour spaghetti sauce into the same pot and heat over medium heat until bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cooked penne and pork mixture, then stir in sour cream. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

By April

The Cheese Thing

The Cheese Thing

4.1

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  3. 3 Stir together pasta, margarine, cheese, diced tomatoes, sugar, and salt. Place in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  4. 4 Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 40 to 60 minutes. The pasta will stick up and brown slightly, so you may want to cover with foil.

By Chris

Easy Pasta Bake with Leek and Cheese

Easy Pasta Bake with Leek and Cheese

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
  2. 2 Bring two pots of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne to one pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Add leeks to the second pot and cook for 2 minutes. Drain leeks well.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat cream and butter in a saucepan over low heat until hot. Whisk in Emmentaler cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Drain penne. Place penne and leeks into the prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

By Radegund

Easy Feta Tomato Pasta

Easy Feta Tomato Pasta

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and salt to taste. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are soft and have released their juices, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain the pasta and immediately add to the pan of tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and toss to coat. Add feta cheese, and basil and stir through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Key West Penne

Key West Penne

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Combine shrimp, scallops, artichokes and sun dried tomatoes, then cook until shrimp turn pink. Reduce heat, and stir in cream and parmesan. Toss with cooked pasta, and sprinkle olives on top.

By Traci

Gorgonzola Pear Pasta

Gorgonzola Pear Pasta

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook penne in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Return drained pasta to the pot; stir butter, Parmesan cheese, and Gorgonzola cheese into pasta and place over medium heat; cook until the cheese is completely melted. Pour cream into pasta mixture; stir. Remove from heat and fold in pear. Top with walnuts. Season with pepper and serve.

By nellegirl

Light Primavera Pasta

Light Primavera Pasta

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil; heat for about 30 seconds. Add yellow squash, zucchini, and garlic; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
  3. 3 Stir penne into vegetable mixture; add dressing and toss to coat. Serve hot or cold.

By Mollie

Creamy PHILADELPHIA® Pasta Primavera

Creamy PHILADELPHIA® Pasta Primavera

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pasta as directed on package.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and vegetables; cook 10 to 12 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently. Add broth and cream cheese; cook 1 min. or until cheese is melted, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese; mix well.
  3. 3 Drain pasta; return to pot. Add chicken and vegetable mixture; toss lightly. Cook 1 min. or until heated through. (Sauce will thicken upon standing.)

By Philadelphia

Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Chicken Alfredo Casserole

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place chicken into a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 At the same time, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  4. 4 Drain cooked chicken and cut into bite-size pieces.
  5. 5 Place chicken, noodles, Alfredo sauce, 1/2 mozzarella cheese, milk, onion powder, and garlic powder in a large bowl and mix well.
  6. 6 Pour into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Layer remaining mozzarella cheese and Cheddar cheese on top.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until melted and bubbly, about 25 minutes.

By krissymarie

Brian's Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta

Brian's Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken sausage and onion. Cook until chicken is browned and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low and mix in pesto. Add tomatoes with juice and chicken broth. Simmer sauce until slightly reduced, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour cream into the sauce. Simmer until reduced to your desired thickness, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour sauce into the pot of cooked penne. Mix thoroughly. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese to your liking.

By chadfink

Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cook pasta in a large pot with boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon, drain on paper towels, then crumble and set aside.
  4. 4 Add onion and garlic into the skillet; cook and stir in bacon grease until softened and fragrant. Remove from heat and add chopped cooked bacon; set aside.
  5. 5 To make the sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat; add flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk and continue stirring until thickened. Stir in 2 cups of the grated Cheddar cheese until melted.
  6. 6 Combine cooked pasta, bacon and onion mixture, and white sauce; pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese on top.
  7. 7 Bake uncovered in preheated oven until cheese on top is melted and brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
  8. 8 Serve warm.

By Abbey Robb

Asparagus, Chicken and Penne Pasta

Asparagus, Chicken and Penne Pasta

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until firm and lightly browned; remove from pan. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Cook and stir garlic, asparagus, and red pepper flakes in oil until asparagus is tender. Stir in chicken, and cook for 2 minutes to blend the flavors. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Toss pasta with chicken and asparagus mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

By Jessie

Easy and Tasty Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus

Easy and Tasty Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes. Add cooked shrimp. Cook until shrimp is heated through and pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and red pepper flakes; cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and continue to cook until asparagus is tender yet firm to the bite, another 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain pasta and shrimp; transfer to a large serving bowl. Add cooked asparagus and Parmesan cheese; stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

By ILYTAT

Spicy Sausage Ragu

Spicy Sausage Ragu

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
95 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook sausage in a Dutch oven over medium heat until browned, about 15 minutes. Stir in parsley; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in wine; cook until nearly evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Increase heat to high; stir in heavy cream and bring to a boil. Stir in tomato sauce and water; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer sauce for 1 hour.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne, return to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  4. 4 Stir penne into sauce to combine. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit about 2 minutes.
  5. 5 Top servings with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

By John Mitzewich

Decadent Baked Mac and Cheese

Decadent Baked Mac and Cheese

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cream, half-and-half, and garlic salt. Add Gruyere cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Oaxaca cheese. Stir into cream until melted. Drain pasta and add to the sauce; stir to coat.
  4. 4 Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and pour in pasta mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

By thedailygourmet

Penne with Mushrooms

Penne with Mushrooms

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the penne pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the garlic and mushrooms until mushrooms are tender. Season with salt and pepper, and mix in the butter.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta and the mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley to serve.

By Pigmrtn

Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta

Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion in butter until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir flour and garlic powder into onion.
  4. 4 Gradually stir in milk. Heat to just below boiling point, then gradually stir in cheese until sauce is smooth. Stir in peas and mushrooms; cook over low heat until warmed through, about 4 minutes.
  5. 5 Toss in smoked salmon and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve over pasta.

By Dinah

Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake

Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Pour olive oil into a 9-inch square baking dish. Place Boursin cheese in the middle of the dish. Add cherry tomatoes around the cheese, then sprinkle garlic, salt, and pepper over top.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven; crush the tomatoes and mix with the melted cheese.
  4. 4 Add frozen meatballs and return to the oven; bake until meatballs are heated through, about 15 more minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  6. 6 Remove meatballs and tomato mixture from the oven. Add pasta and mix until well combined. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Goat Cheese and Arugula over Penne

Goat Cheese and Arugula over Penne

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  2. 2 Crumble goat cheese into a large serving bowl. Add arugula, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3 Drain pasta; toss with goat cheese mixture until well combined.

By Christine L

Pasta with Tuna Sauce

Pasta with Tuna Sauce

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat oil over low heat in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in tomatoes, capers, lemon juice, parsley, and pepper flakes. Simmer gently until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Fold in tuna and cook until heated through.
  6. 6 Drain penne and return to the pot. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat.

By Amanda

Pasta with Chicken, Bacon, and Summer Vegetables

Pasta with Chicken, Bacon, and Summer Vegetables

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon grease in the skillet.
  2. 2 Add onion to the skillet over medium heat. Cook until golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook until browned, about 10 minutes more. Add grilled chicken and zucchini to the skillet and cook until zucchini are cooked through, yet still firm, 5 to 10 minutes more.
  3. 3 Remove skillet from heat, add tomatoes, and let sit until tomatoes are warm, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  5. 5 Combine vegetable mixture with drained pasta. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with black pepper.

By April D

Campanelle Pasta with Turkey Bacon

Campanelle Pasta with Turkey Bacon

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 While pasta cooks, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Toss in tomatoes and cook and stir for 5 minutes. Gradually toss in spinach and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer mixture for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, place turkey bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble and transfer to tomato mixture.
  4. 4 Pour tomato mixture into drained pasta and add Gorgonzola cheese.

By Yajaira

Mostaccioli with Spinach and Feta

Mostaccioli with Spinach and Feta

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot. Add tomatoes, spinach, and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes, or until spinach is wilted and mixture is thoroughly heated. Add pasta and cheese; cook 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

By Cathy Burghardt

Easy Tuna Pasta Bake

Easy Tuna Pasta Bake

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an oven-proof baking dish.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and toss pasta with olive oil.
  3. 3 While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tuna and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in heavy cream; season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Add penne and toss well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover with Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Fioa

Lemon Pasta with Salmon

Lemon Pasta with Salmon

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion to melted butter mixture and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add salmon and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Stir in parsley and lemon zest. Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Add remaining oil and butter and mix until glossy.

By manella

Penne, Peppers, and Chicken-Apple Sausage Saute

Penne, Peppers, and Chicken-Apple Sausage Saute

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir peppers until slightly tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in onions and cook until onions soften and turn golden, 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Stir sausage slices into onions and peppers, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir drained penne into sausage and onions and reduce heat to low. Season with garlic and herb seasoning, sea salt, and pepper to taste.

By MJdeCA