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    22 Ultra-Creamy Pasta Recipes for Ultimate Comfort

    Published: Mar 15, 2025 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Creamy pasta dishes are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights in or gatherings with friends. From creamy pesto to hearty carbonara, these 20 recipes offer a variety of flavors and textures that will satisfy any craving. Whether you prefer classic combinations or something a bit more adventurous, there's a creamy pasta dish here for everyone.

    Creamy Lemon Pesto Pasta

    Creamy lemon pesto pasta on a white plate.
    Photo Credit: Home Cooking Collective.

    This lemon pesto pasta is made with a simple sauce that combines fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, pine nuts, herbs, and lots of cheese. It's a quick and easy dinner that you can whip up in around 30 minutes.

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    Garlic Lemon Gemelli

    Gemelli Garlic Lemon Pasta.
    Photo credit: The Fresh Cooky.

    This creamy garlic lemon pasta is quick to prepare and packed with flavor. It's a dish that will have everyone coming back for more.

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    Smoked Salmon & Spinach Pasta

    Salmon spinach pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This pasta dish is quick to prepare and packed with the flavors of smoked salmon and lemon. It's a meal you'll want to make again and again.

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    Pink Pasta Sauce with Bacon

    Pink pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A rich and creamy tomato sauce with a kick, combined with crispy bacon, creates a delicious dish. This is a great option for a satisfying meal.

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    Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

    A skillet of pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This pasta is loaded with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, making it a tasty option for dinner. It uses simple ingredients, so you can whip it up without much effort.

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    One-Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup

    A bowl of One-Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken tortellini soup is comforting and satisfying, perfect for a chilly evening. It's quick to prepare and full of great flavors, making it an ideal choice for a cozy night or a fast meal.

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    Shrimp Carbonara

    Shrimp carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Shrimp Carbonara is a quick and tasty take on the classic Italian pasta dish. It combines the creamy goodness of traditional Carbonara with succulent shrimp, creating a satisfying meal that's easy to prepare.

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    Instant Pot Chili Mac

    Instant Pot Chili Mac.
    Photo Credit: The Recipe Well.

    Instant Pot Chili Mac combines the flavors of chili and mac and cheese into one delicious dish. With ground beef, pasta, cheese, and chili spices, this quick one-pot meal is bound to be a hit with the whole family!

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    Creamy Chicken Pasta with Feta Cheese

    Creamy feta cheese chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Feta cheese adds a delicious twist to creamy pasta sauces. This dish is perfect for a comforting meal any night of the week.

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    Ricotta Spinach Tortellini Bake

    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    Make this delicious tortellini bake in under 30 minutes, following just a few simple steps. It's loaded with two types of cheese and lots of spinach for a comforting, cheesy, dinner that's still full of good stuff. Perfect for weeknight dinners, or any time you need a quick meal!

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    Chicken Pasta Casserole

    Chicken Pasta Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cook Dinner Tonight.

    Chicken Pasta Casserole combines tender chicken and pasta in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. This dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.

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    Creamy Chicken Pasta with Red Wine & Mushrooms

    Red wine chicken pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Creamy Chicken Pasta is ready in just 30 minutes and is always a hit. With rich flavors from red wine, mushrooms, and thyme, it's a simple dinner that's great for leftovers the next day.

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    Baked Italian Casserole

    Baked Italian Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Tastes of Lizzy T.

    This baked Italian casserole is filled with layers of pasta, ground beef, and creamy cheese. It's a big dish that's perfect for feeding a crowd and works well for leftovers.

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    Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

    Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
    Photo Credit: Eating In An Instant.

    Chicken parmesan pasta in the Instant Pot is a simple dinner that combines pasta and chicken breast into a quick, one-pot meal. It's perfect for busy nights when you want something delicious without a lot of work.

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    Brie Mac and Cheese

    A spoonful of brie mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This Brie Mac and Cheese is the creamiest and most flavorful Mac and Cheese ever. All done in one pan with no preboiling and no roux - just dump, bake, and enjoy.

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    Salmon Crème Fraîche Pasta

    Salmon Crème Fraîche Pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This salmon pasta with crème fraîche and lemon is quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a great choice for any weeknight dinner. Using either fresh or frozen salmon, the crème fraîche adds a light touch, perfect for enjoying any time of the year.

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    Crème Fraîche Carbonara

    Fake carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This creamy pasta dish is a delicious twist on the classic carbonara, packed with even more flavor. It's a great option for a satisfying meal that doesn't require much work.

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    Tahini Pasta

    Tahini Pasta.
    Photo credit: Maple + Mango.

    Looking for a new and simple pasta dish to try? This easy tahini pasta recipe is ready in just 20 minutes! Creamy, tangy, nutty goodness - the flavorful tahini sauce on this pasta is SO GOOD!

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    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad on a white dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This pasta salad is packed with shredded rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, diced cheddar, and a generous amount of creamy ranch dressing. It's sure to be a hit at your next backyard barbecue!

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    Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken and Mozzarella

    Sundried tomato pasta with chicken and mozzarella.
    Photo Credit: Curry Trail.

    This pasta dish features chewy sun-dried tomatoes, creamy chicken, and plenty of baby spinach. It's quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, making it a great option for a cozy dinner on busy weeknights.

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    Dump-and-Bake Mac & Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Baked Mac and Cheese is simple to prepare and only takes about 55 minutes from start to finish. With a mix of Cheddar and Gruyere, this dish is loaded with cheesy goodness and flavor.

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    American Goulash

    American Goulash
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    American Goulash is a simple, one-pot dish that combines ground beef, tomatoes, and macaroni. It's a comforting meal that's great any time of the year and even better the next day.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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