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Pasta and Rice

Pasta and rice recipes are popular side dishes, but they’re also fantastic main dishes for lunch and dinner.

Whip up any of these easy rice and pasta recipes for a simple but satisfying dinner tonight. Try reader favorites like Copycat Panera Mac & Cheese and One-Pan Cheesy Hamburger Pasta.

Overhead view of BBQ chicken pasta in a stainless steel bowl next to a cast iron skillet and a cutting board with barbecue sauce and red pepper flakes.

BBQ Chicken Pasta

A top-down view of a delicious Baked Ziti with Ground Beef. A white bowl filled with the cheesy pasta dish sits on a marble counter, next to a baking dish with more ziti. A gold fork rests on the bowl, ready to dig in.

Baked Ziti with Ground Beef

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Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

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Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

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Slow Cooker Broccoli and Sausage Mac and Cheese

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Easy Taco Stuffed Shells Recipe

cajun macaroni and cheese casserole - white plate and fork

Cajun Mac and Cheese Recipe

Cajun Red Beans and RIce - skillet meal

Cajun Red Beans and Rice Skillet

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Easy Slow Cooker Lazy Lasagna

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Best Spaghetti and Meatballs

Tuscan Tortellini Skillet meal - meatless

Easy 20 Minute One Pan Tuscan Tortellini Recipe

copycat olive garden alfredo sauce

Copycat Recipe for Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

Close up - plate of slow cooker baked Ziti

Slow Cooker Baked Ziti

Lasagna Roll-Ups

Easy Lasagna Roll-Ups Recipe

Cheesy Tri-Colored Tortellini Skillet Bake

Cheesy Tri-Colored Tortellini Skillet Bake

Delicious Tortellini with Pesto and Roasted Vegetables

Delicious Tortellini with Pesto and Roasted Vegetables

Take ordinary rice to the next level with this Savory Herb Rice recipe; perfect side dish with any meal.

Savory Herb Rice

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Meatless Monday: Creamy Tortellini and Spinach

This delicious Cheesy Hamburger Pasta comes together in under 30 minutes with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. If you love the Hamburger Helper type meals, you'll love this skillet meal!

Cheesy Hamburger Pasta (One Pan)

If you love Panera's Macaroni and Cheese (or just love macaroni and cheese) make it at home with this copycat recipe. It's ultra creamy, cheesy, and heavenly good. Simple ingredients for a simple and classic dish.

Copycat Panera Macaroni and Cheese

Meatless Monday – Veggie Pasta Bake

Meatless Monday – Veggie Pasta Bake

One Skillet Chicken Fajita Pasta

One Skillet Chicken Fajita Pasta

Spicy Sausage and Beef Rigatoni with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes with parm

Spicy Sausage and Beef Rigatoni with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes

Homemade Taco Mac (Guest Post)

Homemade Taco Mac (Guest Post)

One-Pot Chili Mac #onepot #chili #pasta

One-Pot Chili Mac

Easy How-To-Guide to Making Homemade Pasta

Easy How-To-Guide to Making Homemade Pasta

This Slow Cooker Lasagna recipe is super simple and delicious; comfort food at its best. Slow cooked with three cheeses, a homemade sauce that simmers for hours, and you don't have to cook the noodles first! This slow cooker version is a must-try!

Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna

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Easy 30 Minute Bang Bang Chicken Pasta

Meatless Mondays – Southwest Pasta

Meatless Mondays – Southwest Pasta

Meatless Mondays – Wild Rice Stuffed Peppers

Meatless Mondays – Wild Rice Stuffed Peppers

Meatless Mondays – Macaroni and Cheese Vegetable Casserole

Meatless Mondays – Macaroni and Cheese Vegetable Casserole

Kickin’ Chicken and Rice

Kickin’ Chicken and Rice

Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole

Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole

Meatless Monday – Quick Veggie Stir-Fry

Meatless Monday – Quick Veggie Stir-Fry

Meatless Monday – Tomato and Garlic Fettuccine

Meatless Monday – Tomato and Garlic Fettuccine

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

Meatless Mondays – Pasta Primavera

Meatless Mondays – Pasta Primavera

Quick Mexican Rice

Quick Mexican Rice

Slow Cooked Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

Slow Cooked Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

Skinnier Lasagna with Meat Sauce

Skinnier Lasagna

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