54 Rich & Hearty Pasta Dinner Recipes

This week I'm totally in the mood for rich and hearty pasta dinners. You know what I mean...the type of pasta dish that bakes in the oven or simmers in the slow cooker until the spicy aroma fills your home and makes your mouth water in anticipation. This post may contain affiliate links.

The kind of dinner that brings my family together because seriously, who wants to eat at a friend's house when your Mom just cooked something this fabulous?

There's just so much deliciousness going on in this post, the trick is in choosing what you are in the mood for. From mellow white sauces like this Four Cheese Alfredo to delicious Spicy Marinara Sauce to make your mouth tingle, there's something for everyone.

More exotic flavors like Barbecue and Thai are also found here to awaken the tastebuds of the more adventurous home chef. I even found a quick and easy pasta dessert to end your perfect comfort food meal.

Before deciding on which recipes to make, you might want to explore pasta friendly cook wear like this stockpot with lock and drain feature. Enjoy!

COMFORT FOOD PASTA RECIPES

Here is a collection of 54+ recipes to help get your family & friends gathered around the dining room table this Fall. Deliziosa!

Quick Ravioli Casserole by Cutefetti

Easy Beef Lasagna by Cutefetti

5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese by Cutefetti

Air Fried Ravioli by Cutefetti

Rosa Lasagna by Cutefetti

Cheesy Baked Spaghetti by Cutefetti

Ravioli Pizza by Cutefetti

5 Ingredient Baked Mac & Cheese by Cutefetti

Herb Marinated Chicken over Farfalle by Cutefetti

One Pot Pepperoni Pizza Pasta by Cincy Shopper

Not Your Mama's Tuna Noodle Casserole by You Brew My Tea

Slow Cooker Turkey Stroganoff by This Cookin' Dad

Chicken and Spinach Pasta by You Brew My Tea

Smokey Mac and Cheese Pasta by Savvy Saving Couple

Photo Credit: Cincy Shopper

Creamy Garlic Pasta Shells with Smoked Sausage by Thrifty DIY Diva

Lemon Pablano Mac and Cheese by This Cookin' Dad

Photo Credit: This Cookin' Dad

Healthy Stuffed Shells by Savvy Saving Couple

Italian Macaroni and Cheese by Ann's Entitled Life

Fresh Kale and Feta Pasta by  Family Food and Travel

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta by Thrifty DIY Diva

Pizza Spaghetti Bake by The Kitchen Is My Playground

Photo Credit: Thrifty DIY Diva

Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce by Cincy Shopper

Bang Bang Shrimp and Pasta by To Simply Inspire

Chicken Milano by DIY Candy.com

Spicy Shrimp and Pepper Pasta by Must Have Mom

Photo Credit: DIY Candy.com

Skinny Lasagna Ole by Housewives of Frederick County

Creamy Chicken Casserole by To Simply Inspire

Lasagna Roll Ups by Amanda's Cookin'

Eggplant Feta Casserole by Farm Fresh Feasts

Photo Credit: Savvy Saving Couple

White Sauce Lasagna by An Italian In My Kitchen

Creamy Squash Filled Ravioli by An Italian In My Kitchen

Stove Top Goulash by Kalyn's Kitchen

Vegetarian Penne Pasta by Kalyn's Kitchen

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Casserole by Snappy Gourmet

Photo Credit: Ann's Entitled Life

Baked Beef and Mushroom Rotini by New South Charm

Easy Three Cheese Tortellini Bake by New South Charm

Guilt-Free Fettuccine Alfredo by Table for Seven

Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Pasta by Sweep Tight

Roasted Vegetable Penne by Architecture of a Mom

Photo Credit: Snappy Gourmet

Seafood Lasagna by It's Me Deb CB

Vegan Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Sage by Avocado Pesto

Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups by Kicking It With Kelly

One-Pan Cheesy Salsa Pasta by Home Cooking Memories

Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Shells by Life with 4 Boys

Photo Credit: An Italian In My Kitchen

Creamy Garlic Chicken Tetrazzini by Recipes Just 4U

Spaghetti with Tuna, Lemon & Dill by The View From Great Island

Barbecue Chicken Pizza Skillet Lasagna by Melanie Makes

Thai Peanut Chicken Penne Pasta by Eazy Peazy Mealz

Sweet Potato Spinach Mac & Cheese by Running To The Kitchen

Photo Credit: New South Charm

Chicken Francaise Lasagna by Carrie's Experimental Kitchen

Creamy Chicken Pasta with Chipotle Sauce by Organized Island

Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Shells by This Mom Can Cook

Easy Creamy Italian Pasta by Neighborfood

Creamy Sausage and Artichoke Pasta by Dinners Dishes & Desserts

Photo Credit: Carrie's Experimental Kitchen

Minestrone Pasta Sauté with Ricotta by Foxes Love Lemons

Spicy Peanut Spaghetti Stir Fry by Foxes Love Lemons

Caprese Pasta by Ari's Menu

Brown Sugar Pasta Delight by Family Centsability

Seafood Pasta by Ciao Florentina

Photo Credit: Foxes Love Lemons

Papparadelle with Ragu Alla Bolognese by Ciao Florentina

What Pasta Dinner are you planning to cook tonight?