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65 Kid-Friendly Pasta Recipes

Simple, hearty bowls of noodles that will get dinner on the table quickly and please everyone in the family.
Cauliflower carbonara made with orecchiette on a pink plate with a redhandled spoon.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Summer Squash and Basil Pasta

    When cooked long enough, the squash gets jammy and saucy, ideal for coating big pieces of pasta, like paccheri or ziti.

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  • Onepot pasta primavera with shrimp in a bowl.
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    One-Pot Pasta Primavera With Shrimp

    This lightning-fast version of the classic spring pasta calls for just the right amount of water that magically cooks down to create a silky sauce, no draining necessary.

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  • Cacio e Pepe Spaghetti Pie on a plate with a slice taken out.
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    Cacio e Pepe Pie

    In this extra cheesy, extra comforting meal, spaghetti pie meets an Italian classic: cacio e pepe.

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  • Ramen noodles with miso pesto on a white plate.
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    Ramen Noodles With Miso Pesto

    Springy ramen noodles and a cilantro-miso sauce bring a welcome twist to a classic pesto recipe.

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  • Cauliflower carbonara made with orecchiette on a pink plate with a redhandled spoon.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Cauliflower Carbonara

    Cut into small pieces, roasted cauliflower mingles with pasta, bacon, and Parmesan in this hearty, comforting twist on classic carbonara.

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  • Pasta salad with spring vegetables and tomatoes in a bowl.
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    Pasta Salad with Spring Vegetables and Tomatoes

    Ginger-roasted cherry tomatoes, skillet-charred snap peas and scallions, and plenty of fresh basil and mint make this lighter pasta salad eminently craveable.

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  • A serving dish of penne pasta with broccoli florets and large chunks of chicken in a creamy sauce.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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    Simple One-Skillet Chicken Alfredo Pasta

    The chicken, sauce, and pasta for this dish all cook in the same pan. You can add broccoli, mushrooms, herbs, or a little chipotle at the same time that you stir in the Parmesan.

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  • Photo of one of our classic pasta recipes classic spaghetti and meatballs on a platter with wine alongside.
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    Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

    If you haven't mastered the Italian-American classic yet, now's the time to go on a journey to pasta nirvana.

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    Broccoli Bolognese with Orecchiette

    Blanch chopped broccoli before cooking your pasta in the same water, then toss the whole thing with crumbled sausage and plenty of chile flakes, butter, and Parmesan.

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    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
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    Macaroni & Cheese for a Crowd

    Using evaporated milk makes this baked mac and cheese exceptionally rich and creamy—it may be for a crowd, but it's bound to go quickly.

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