Some estimates put the number of pasta shapes at well over 600, each with a different purpose. Long , thin noodles like spaghetti and angel hair go well with smoother and thinner sauces that can spread evenly along the pasta. Chunky sauces work best with short pastas flush with grooves and bends to catch every last bit of flavour.
Methodology: Stacker compiled a list of pasta recipes from Allrecipes. Get ready for hearty stuffed shells, savoury casseroles, and delicate flavour profiles on new sauces to try out that will pass the test of any pasta-lover.
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Rigatoni alla Genovese
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 9 hrs 30 mins
- Total: 9 hrs 60 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here
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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 3 hrs
- Total: 3 hrs 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch baking dish
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
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Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 18 mins
- Total: 23 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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Baked Ziti Casserole
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 70 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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Lighter Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 70 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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Shrimp Fra Diavolo
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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World's Best Lasagna
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 2 hrs 75 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 20
- Read more about the recipe here
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Homemade Mac and Cheese
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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Quick and Easy Tuna Casserole
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 to 7 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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Creamy Pasta Bake with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 31 mins
- Total: 51 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
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Classic and Simple Meat Lasagna
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr 35 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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Simple Macaroni and Cheese
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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Quick and Easy Pancit
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 Servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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Quick Noodle-Veggie Bowls
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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Pasta Salad
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 13 hrs 20 mins
- Total: 13 hrs 55 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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Classic Macaroni Salad
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 22 mins
- Total: 32 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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Best Tuna Casserole
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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To Die For Fettuccine Alfredo
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 spring rolls
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
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Baked Ziti I
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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Classic Goulash
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 5 mins
- Total: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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Baked Spaghetti
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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Gnocchi I
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here
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Manicotti
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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Garlic Shrimp Pasta Bake
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here
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Grandma's Ground Beef Casserole
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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No-Noodle Zucchini Lasagna
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch baking dish
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here
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Cajun Chicken Pasta
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
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Lasagna Muffins
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 dozen muffins
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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Homemade Lasagna
- Prep: 1 hr
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 1 hr 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here
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Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here
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Pesto Pasta
- Prep: 5 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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Spicy and Creamy Chicken Pasta
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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Homemade Four Cheese Ravioli
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 20 ravioli
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here
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Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing
- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here
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Sarah's Rice Pilaf
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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One Pan Orecchiette Pasta
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Pasta
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
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Chicken Noodle Casserole I
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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Easy Lasagna II
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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Incredibly Easy Chicken and Noodles
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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Slow Cooker Lasagna
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 4 hrs 20 mins
- Total: 4 hrs 40 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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Buttered Noodles
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
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Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
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Easy Slow Cooker Stroganoff
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
