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    Home » Recipes » 26 Awesome Pasta Recipes

    December 14, 2020 Recipes

    26 Awesome Pasta Recipes

    Pasta is my ultimate comfort food. Today, I'm sharing 26 awesome pasta recipes for when only a big bowl of carbs will do. Dinner is about to get awesome.

    26 Awesome Pasta Recipes with a bowl of carbonara

    Guys, I know we're talking nothing but Christmas cookies and various roast fowl at the moment, but I thought we could use a little break from holiday food. The past week has been pretty stressful, but I've finally been able to cook something in my kitchen. I can tell you, all I want right now is cheesy, carby comfort.

    So I'm sharing all my favorite pasta recipes from the past seven years of Awesome on 20. There's mac and cheese, spaghetti, plenty of meatless dishes, and some slightly unconventional options. Everything is simple to make, and a joy to eat.

    But if you're dying for holiday recipes, you can check out my list of Ultimate Awesome Holiday Recipes from last year.

    Mexican Mac & Cheese | How to be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Mexican Mac & Cheese - cheesy pasta plus chicken, corn, and chillies

    Spicy Bacon Mac & Cheese | How to Be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Spicy Bacon Mac & Cheese - so much cheese plus bacon and jalapenos

    Sweet Potato Mac & Cheese

    Sweet Potato Mac & Cheese - okay but this one has vitamin-laden sweet potatoes mixed in

    Garlic Mac and Cheese

    Easy Garlic Mac & Cheese - made with a no-cook sauce, this baked mac and cheese is super simple

    Spaghetti with Sausage Meatballs | How to be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Spaghetti & Sausage Meatballs - turn your favorite Italian sausage into flavorful meatballs

    Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells on a plate

    Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells - look, vegetables, but also a lot of cheese

    Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese | How to be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese - chicken, plus spicy buffalo sauce and three kinds of cheese can only be complete awesomeness

    Pepperoni Pasta Bake - clear out your fridge with this simple baked pasta

    Green Minestrone | How to be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Green Minestrone - yes, we can even put pasta in our soup

    BBQ Pulled Pork Stovetop Mac & Cheese | How to be Awesome on $20 a Day

    BBQ Pulled Pork Stovetop Mac & Cheese - stir some pulle pork and barbecue sauce through a simple, stovetop mac

    Southwest Pasta Salad | How to be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Southwest Pasta Salad - bring pasta to your next backyard bbq

    Parmesan Fried Gnocchi | How to Be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Parmesan Fried Gnocchi - roast potatoes take forever, but fried gnocchi is awesome in five minutes

    Spaghetti with Garlic Lemon Bread Crumbs | How to be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Spaghetti with Garlic Lemon Bread Crumbs - super simple meatless pasta dish

    Spinach Alfredo Macaroni and Cheese | How to be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Spinach Alfredo Mac & Cheese - use your favorite jarred alfredo sauce for this layered baked pasta

    Lemon Linguine from Awesome on 20

    Lemon Linguine - brighten things up with a creamy lemon sauce

    Bowl of Bacon Carbonara with cheese

    Bacon Carbonara - this might be my personal favorite

    Potato & Pancetta Mac & Cheese | How to Be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Potato & Pancetta Mac & Cheese - double up on the carbs with potatoes in your pasta

    Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells | How to Be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells - Cheesy veggie pasta shells you can't resist

    Cowboy Spaghetti | How to be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Cowboy Spaghetti - change up your bolognese with bacon, beer, hot sauce, and cheddar cheese

    Spam Mac & Cheese | How to Be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Spam Mac & Cheese - you don't want to admit how good it is

    Chorizo Mac & Cheese | How to Be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Chorizo Mac & Cheese - I love the bits of spicy chorizo running throughout this cheesy pasta

    Cornbread-Topped Chili Mac | How to be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Cornbread-Topped Chili Mac - use your favorite chili for this simple, hearty dish

    Orzo with Bacon and Peas | How to be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Orzo with Bacon & Peas - this dish is all made in one pot for ultimate ease

    Spaghetti Quesadilla | How to be Awesome n $20 a Day

    Spaghetti Quesadilla - pasta means leftovers, and this is my favorite way to enjoy them

    Chili with Gnocchi from Awesome on 20

    Chili with Gnocchi - stir some gnocchi into your favorite pasta. It's totally awesome.

    Chicken & Goat Cheese Pasta | How to be Awesome on $20 a Day

    Chicken & Goat Cheese Pasta - this simple pasta with chicken, goat cheese, and fresh rosemary is absolutely beautiful

    Enjoy, pasta lovers. Be sure to share your photos with me on Instagram and hashtag them #awesomeon20.

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