Cozy up with a bowl of cheesy pasta for the most comforting dinner ever.

Be sure to save some of the pasta water to make a sauce.

Eggs are the base of the creamy sauce.

Linguine with Lemon Alfredo Shrimp

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They dont get fully cooked, so use pasteurized-in-the-shell eggs if you prefer.

Reduced-fat cream cheese adds body to the sauce, while Parmesan cheese adds its signature robust flavor.

Creamy Spinach Pasta

This might be one of the creamiest light pasta dishes youve ever had!

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The mascarpone cheese adds a richness to the spinach pasta thats unexpected and so delicious.

Savory Parmigiano-Reggiano adds a boost of flavor that pairs well with the veggie-based pesto.

Classic Mac & Cheese

No sneaky ingredients here, just delicious comfort food.

a recipe photo of the Easy Spaghetti with Spinach Sauce

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Whole-wheat noodles add fiber, while sharp Cheddar adds richness.

A hefty twist of black pepper balances the cheeses salty tang.

If you have pine nuts on hand, sprinkle them over the top for a little crunch.

3-Ingredient Goat Cheese Pasta with Broccoli

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Feel free to swap in ground turkey for the beef.

Look for fresh mozzarella balls (also called pearls) in the specialty cheese section of your grocery store.

One-Pot Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta

This creamy chicken-and-mushroom pasta recipe makes for an easy weeknight dinner.

Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara

Using store-bought rotisserie chicken saves time when cooking, and leftover chicken would work just as well.

Creamy Broccoli Pasta

If youre looking for a simple weeknight pasta dish, look no further.

Pecorino Romano provides the traditional flavors and a delicious savoriness that pairs well with the tender shredded chicken.

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an overhead photo of the Broccoli-Pesto Pasta served in a bowl

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a recipe photo of the Green Goddess Ricotta Pasta

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Overhead view of a bowl of Creamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta recipe

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Skillet Ravioli Lasagna in a cast iron skillet

Jasmine Comer

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Lemony Spaghetti with Parmesan and Thyme in a bowl with a fork

Brie Passano

One-Pot Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta

Victor Protasio

Creamy Broccoli Pasta

Brie Passano

a recipe photo of the Chicken Carbonara

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