Best Pasta Recipes You Have Probably Never Tried

We all have a box of pasta in our pantry. But what are we gonna make with it? Spaghetti… again? Nah, let’s try something a little more creative and flavorful!

Don’t get me wrong, I do love spaghetti, but I get tired of eating it sometimes and what I love more is a good pasta recipe that is totally different than what we are used to.

These are some of my families favorite pasta recipes that are full of flavor and probably something you’ve never had before.

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Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

Let’s start off strong with this Philly Cheesesteak Pasta. This is a favorite in our household! We don’t use mushrooms or onions, but it is still SO good!

It may be a little bit more work than most pasta recipes but it’s beyond worth it in the end.

Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Recipe

Enchilada Pasta

This is absolutely delicious and it makes a good bit, and it’s even better leftover! And the best part – It’s literally a one pot meal!

We do use mild enchilada sauce instead of the hot one so it’s not too spicy for my kids.

Enchilada Pasta Recipe

Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

I make this a lot and sometimes I make it with sausage, sometimes with chicken depending on what we have. You could also use shrimp, I haven’t tried that yet, but I will be soon!

This was a hit with the whole family – including the kids!

Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta Recipe

Baked Feta Pasta

I originally saw someone making this on TikTok and immediately went and found this recipe. I was surprised at how good it was, it literally tastes like something you would order from a fancy restaurant!

Baked Feta Pasta Recipe

Creamy Bacon Pasta

I will make anything that has bacon in it. So naturally, when I saw this recipe I had to make it. The first time I made it I followed the recipe exactly and the next time I added chicken. Both were very good, but I prefer it with the chicken.

Creamy Bacon Pasta Recipe

Stuffed Pasta Shells with Ground Beef

These require a certain kind of pasta, the jumbo shells. But they are so good and they also look pretty, like you spent so much time making them but the recipe is actually pretty simple.

Stuffed Pasta Shells with Ground Beef Recipe

BBQ Chicken Pasta

I was hesitant to try this one, but I was completely surprised at how good it turned out! I like that you can make this in ONE single pot and it’s ready to eat in 30 minutes. We don’t put onions in ours, but it’s still so good!

BBQ Chicken Pasta Recipe

Crack Chicken Baked Ziti

Here I go again with the bacon – but let me tell you… this gets it’s name honest. So if you’re debating on trying this, just do it! You won’t be disappointed!

Crack Chicken Baked Ziti Recipe

Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll Ups

Got lasagna noodles, but don’t want regular lasagna? This is the perfect way to switch it up. It’s like a good mix between chicken alfredo and lasagna.

Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe

Chicken Pot Pie Noodle Skillet

This is like traditional chicken pot pie made into a pasta form. Sorta like a mix between that and chicken noodle soup. My daughter would eat every last bit of this if I let her! Peas and carrots are her favorite!

Chicken Pot Pie Noodle Skillet Recipe

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

This is a literal pasta salad. It’s a good way to make a salad more filling. It is good hot and cold! Just keep in mind if you are going to eat it both ways, don’t add all of the croutons at once or they will get soggy.