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Easy Pasta Salad

Easy Pasta Salad

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes. Add broccoli and cook 2 minutes more. Drain pasta and broccoli and rinse with cold water until cool.
  2. 2 In large bowl, combine pasta, broccoli, red bell pepper, the artichoke hearts with their marinade, Parmesan, salt and pepper. Toss, adjust seasoning and serve.

By Kerenza

Best Ever Pasta Salad

Best Ever Pasta Salad

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
75 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.
  2. 2 Combine penne, cucumbers, tomatoes, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill weed, and lemon pepper in a large bowl; mix well.
  3. 3 Chill in the refrigerator before serving, at least 45 minutes.

By ILOVETOCOOK

Kale Pasta Salad

Kale Pasta Salad

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 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 well.
  2. 2 Combine pasta, carrots, kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, and shallot in a bowl. Combine Greek dressing and mayonnaise in a separate bowl; drizzle over salad and mix until well combined.

By CookingWithShelia

Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad

Penne, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 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 set aside.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add pasta, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat to warm through.
  3. 3 Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Coarsely tear basil leaves in halves or thirds; add to pasta with olives and serve immediately.

By MARBALET

Summer Pasta Salad I

Summer Pasta Salad I

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 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 In a small saucepan, bring vinegar and sugar to a boil. Boil for one minute.
  3. 3 In large bowl, combine vinegar mixture, Catalina dressing and Italian dressing. Mix well. Add pasta, cucumber, olives, tomato, onion, carrots, and bell pepper; toss. Season with celery salt, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.

By TINA B

Shrimp Pasta Salad With a Creamy Lemon Dressing

Shrimp Pasta Salad With a Creamy Lemon Dressing

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk yogurt, chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and 1 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl until smooth.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook penne uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse penne under cold water until slightly cooled.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  4. 4 Toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a glass baking dish.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
  6. 6 Toss pasta with dressing in a bowl; stir in shrimp and scallions. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper; garnish with Cheddar and lemon slices.

By Brandi Starr

Patriotic Pasta

Patriotic Pasta

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese, milk, honey mustard, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and basil; cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour garlic mixture over penne.
  4. 4 Add cauliflower, tomatoes, bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, green onion, and Parmesan cheese to penne mixture. Drizzle salad with dressing; toss to combine and coat. Cover the bowl; refrigerate to blend flavors, about 1 hour.

By OlgaB

Penne Pasta Salad

Penne Pasta Salad

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together the salad dressing, mustard, cheese and dill.
  3. 3 Add pasta, red onion and bell peppers. Toss well; season with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.

By Deanna

Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Off heat, add sun-dried tomatoes and soak until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain; reserve broth. Coarsely chop sun-dried tomatoes; set aside.
  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, 9 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Cook and stir pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
  4. 4 Heat olive oil and pepper flakes in the same skillet over medium heat; add garlic and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add spinach; cook until almost wilted. Add reserved broth and sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  5. 5 Toss penne, spinach mixture, and pine nuts together in a large bowl. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

By madball911

Asian Pasta Salad with Beef, Broccoli and Bean Sprouts

Asian Pasta Salad with Beef, Broccoli and Bean Sprouts

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and pepper flakes in a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup. Whisk in mayonnaise until smooth, then in a slow steady stream, whisk in oil to make an emulsified dressing; keep chilled until ready to toss with salad. Store in a clean jar with lid.
  2. 2 Bring 1 gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to boil in a large soup kettle. Add pasta and, using package times as a guide, boil, stirring frequently and adding broccoli the last 1 minute, until just tender. Drain thoroughly (do not rinse) and dump onto a large, lipped cookie sheet. Set aside while preparing remaining salad ingredients.
  3. 3 Place all salad ingredients (except soy-ginger dressing) in a large bowl or transfer to a gallon-size zipper bag. (Can be covered and refrigerated several hours at this point). When ready to serve, add dressing; toss to coat and serve.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

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

Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad

Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad

4.4

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 to 10 minutes. Drain, then rinse under cold water until pasta is cold; drain well.
  2. 2 Combine penne, chicken, celery, cranberries, and green onions in a large bowl; pour in salad dressing and lemon juice and stir until evenly mixed.

By Danyell

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