25 Totally Creamy Pasta Recipes

These irresistible creamy pasta recipes are just the thing when you're craving some comfort food.

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Easy Shrimp Alfredo

Instead of buying a jar of sauce, make it from scratch for this easy creamy pasta recipe with shrimp. The garlic aroma will call your family to the table. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Mushroom Pasta Sauce

Total Time 45 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This creamy pasta sauce has an earthy flavor that tastes delicious served over pasta with chicken or pork. I like to add bottled sherry and black truffle oil when I have them on hand. —Francine Lizotte, Surrey, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup sauce with 1-1/2 cups pasta: 705 calories, 51g fat (32g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein.
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Tortellini with Tomato Spinach Cream Sauce

Total Time 30 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy all things pasta, and tortellini is my favorite. The flavor of this creamy pasta recipe is amazing. Even my husband, who hates pasta of any kind, loves it! It’s a great recipe for non-spinach fans to try, too. —Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 404 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 810mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.
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Copycat Panera Mac and Cheese

Total Time 25 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My kids and I love mac and cheese. We always get it in the bread bowls when we're at a restaurant, but with three cheeses, these white cheddar shells are filling on their own. —Steven Schend, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 538 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 565mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.
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One-Pan Rotini with Tomato Cream Sauce

Total Time 45 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I like to make one-pan meals and this creamy pasta recipe was proclaimed a clear winner by my family. Bonus: It’s also easy to clean up. Serve with crusty bread to dip into
the sauce. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 443 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.
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Fettuccine Alfredo

Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Fettuccine Alfredo is such an easy classic to make that everyone should have a go-to recipe in their collection. This dish can be eaten just as it is or add sauteed shrimp for a heartier meal. —Lindsay Mattison, Hillsboro, Oregon
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 882 calories, 71g fat (44g saturated fat), 209mg cholesterol, 831mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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Chicken and Bows

Total Time 25 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I first made this chicken bow tie pasta when I was a professional nanny. It comes together quickly at dinnertime when the kids are hungry. —Danette Forbes, Overland Park, Kansas. Pair your pasta with this creamy pesto sauce.
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 536 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 908mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 very lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat.

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Beef Stroganoff

Total Time 1 hour 15 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This recipe for beef Stroganoff with round steak is one I spotted in a local hospital auxiliary cookbook. When I gave it a try, my husband loved it! And I've had lots of compliments every time I've served it. –Brenda Read, Burns Lake, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 325 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 722mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.

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Creamy Pasta Rags

Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This skillet meal was born out of necessity on a busy weeknight. I pulled together a package of turkey sausage links, lasagna noodles and a bag of frozen peas and went to work. —Amy Freeze, Avon Park, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 386 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 486mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

Total Time 35 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: A creamy white sauce pairs well with the meat and slightly spicy seasonings of this pleasing shrimp and sausage pasta dish. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 538 calories, 38g fat (21g saturated fat), 207mg cholesterol, 653mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.
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Spaghetti with Four Cheeses

Total Time 25 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy, creamy pasta recipe is my mainstay whenever company is coming. The recipe, handed down from my aunt, is on the table in 30 minutes. As cook and hostess, I never feel hurried preparing this meal. —Nella Parker, Hersey, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 470 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 622mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
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Buffalo Chicken Alfredo

Total Time 25 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this quick Buffalo chicken Alfredo! It became an instant favorite. I like to use Frank's cayenne pepper sauce, but if you like things on the milder side, just use a little less. —Lauren Wyler, Dripping Springs, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 504 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 1693mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein.
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Loaded Mac and Cheese

Total Time 40 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: We put a creative spin on classic mac and cheese by adding our favorite beer and bacon. Six tests later, we are happy. —Cindy Worth, Lapwai, Idaho
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 398 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
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Vegan Bechamel Sauce

Total Time 20 min
Servings 4 servings (2 cups)
From the Recipe Creator: Here’s how to make a creamy vegan bechamel sauce with three main ingredients. It’s the perfect white sauce for pasta, lasagna and more! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 135 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Creamy Pasta Primavera

Total Time 30 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: When I think of springtime, asparagus comes to mind. This creamy pasta recipe is a wonderful blend of tender, crisp, colorful vegetables and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 275 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 141mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Ranch Pasta

Total Time 55 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this creamy pasta recipe after making recipes for a bridal shower. It was party day and I needed to take some shortcuts! Everyone loves the simple Parmesan ranch white sauce, and it’s easy to throw in veggies you have on hand. —Merry Graham, Newhall, California
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 436 calories, 30g fat (12g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.
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Shrimp in Cream Sauce

Total Time 30 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Looking for an extra-special Christmas Eve entree to delight your busy crowd? My family always manages to make time for this rich creamy pasta recipe. We enjoy it over golden egg noodles.
Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 240 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 216mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein.
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Kielbasa Bow Tie Skillet

Total Time 25 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Not only is this kielbasa pasta skillet a real crowd-pleaser, it comes together in just one pan. My daughters are picky eaters, but this creamy pasta recipe reminds them of macaroni and cheese. I toss in their favorite veggies and they gobble it up! It freezes and reheats beautifully, too, so you’ll want to fix extras for a fast entree later. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 813 calories, 50g fat (23g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 1624mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 35g protein.
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Baked Ziti with Sausage

Total Time 55 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This is my husband’s favorite creamy pasta recipe, and he requests it often. He loves the combination of zesty Italian meat and three types of cheese, which together create a scrumptious baked ziti with sausage.—Christina Ingalls, Manhattan, Kansas
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 523 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 1406mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.
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Crawfish Fettuccine

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy cooking Cajun dishes, especially those with seafood. Served alongside a green salad and garlic bread, this dish is great for family gatherings. The recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger group. If you’d like it less spicy, remove the seeds from the jalapeno before chopping it. —Carolyn Lejeune, Welsh, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 590 calories, 41g fat (25g saturated fat), 236mg cholesterol, 853mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.
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Creamy Tomato Shrimp Pasta

Total Time 20 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: People love this creamy pasta and think it’s complicated, but jarred sauces make it so quick to prepare. It feels special enough for festive occasions. —Cassandra Gourley, Williams, Arizona
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 554 calories, 30g fat (13g saturated fat), 188mg cholesterol, 1097mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein.
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Creamy Pumpkin Tortellini

Total Time 30 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My kids love the creamy, rich sauce on these tortellinis so much but they don’t even know pumpkin is inside. Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best, nutty and delicious flavor. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 363 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 610mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
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Creamy Spinach Chicken Dinner

Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Cleanup is a breeze with this creamy pasta recipe. To make things even easier, tear the spinach with your hands instead of cutting it. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 698 calories, 42g fat (22g saturated fat), 170mg cholesterol, 1061mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 45g protein.
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Total Time 55 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This is the ultimate creamy mac and cheese. It’s saucy, thick and very rich, with a wonderful cheddar flavor. Once you taste it, you’ll be hooked. —Cindy Hartley, Chesapeake, Virginia
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 653 calories, 46g fat (30g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 1141mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.