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41 Indulgent, Creamy Pasta Recipes

These rich, soul-satisfying pasta dinners are infused with cream, stuffed with ricotta, sauced with butter, and are fully prepared to deliver maximum enjoyment.
A casserole dish of stuffed shells.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
  • A casserole dish of stuffed shells.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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    Baked Stuffed Shells (Conchiglie Ripiene al Forno)

    Individual servings of stuffed shells make an impressive presentation. If you have enough individual baking dishes, divide the shells and sauce among them, then top with cheese, keeping in mind that you might need a little more cheese to top individual servings than is called for in the recipe.

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    Simple One-Skillet Chicken Alfredo Pasta

    Chicken, dried pasta, and plenty of cream all cook together in this one-pot version of the luscious classic. Broccoli, or a slew of other optional add-ins, rounds it out.

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    Classic Ragu Bolognese

    Combine ground beef, ground veal, and pancetta with red wine, milk, and aromatics for the meat sauce of your dreams.

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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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    Penne alla Vodka

    A generous dash of crushed red pepper cuts through the sweet, rich tomato-cream sauce of this Italian-American classic.

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    Sheet-Pan Pasta Bake With Chicken and Kale

    So much more crispy topping per bite than your standard pasta casserole.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
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    Four-Cheese Manicotti

    A spoon works fine for stuffing the manicotti noodles, but a piping bag—while it may seem fussy—makes quicker work of the assembly.

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    Ditalini Risotto

    Rather than being cooked in salted water, the pasta is treated like risotto—simmered in stock and stirred until cooked and creamy—which gives it plenty of time to pick up meaty flavors.

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    Pasta with Mushrooms and Prosciutto

    Getting the consistency of the creamy mushroom sauce right is key for this pasta recipe. You want to reduce it just until it clings to the pasta to create a light coating; be careful not to reduce it too much.

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    Cacio e Pepe Pie

    This decadent version of spaghetti pie has all the best parts of cacio e pepe (Pecorino! black pepper!) in a hearty, extra-cheesy, baked form.

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    Turkey Tetrazzini

    Toss leftover turkey (or rotisserie chicken) and peas with spaghetti and creamy mushrooms for this classic, family-friendly baked pasta.

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  • Photo by Chelsie Craig, Prop Styling by Emily Eisen, Food Styling by Molly Baz
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    Orecchiette With Buttermilk, Peas, and Pistachios

    Infused with fragrant mint and brightened by fresh lemon juice, this easy weeknight pasta is a welcome summer dinner.

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    Fresh Corn Carbonara

    A raw creamed corn sauce takes the place of the traditional eggs in this silky, summer-fresh "carbonara."

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
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    Our Favorite Mac and Cheese

    Creamy, decadent macaroni with a light, crunchy topping: this is the mac ‘n’ cheese dreams are made of.

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