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7 Easy Family Pasta Meals

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Published: Jul 24, 2021

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These 7 easy family pasta recipes hit the spot when you need a quick and easy meal to put on the table. Guaranteed to become immediate favorites, this week’s Saturday 7 collection includes beefy ravioli bakes, taco pasta salads, tomato alfredo ziti and more! When these pastas hit the table, your family will always want seconds!

7 easy family pasta meals for quick dinners everyone loves


There are days that just need a little pasta! And why not? It’s easy, delicious and everyone’s favorite. Whether topped with a classic tomato-ey sauce or a rich, cheesy white sauce, pasta is always the perfect choice for a quick family meal.

And that’s where this week’s Saturday 7 collection comes in! These 7 meals will help you get a tasty meal on the table any day of the week. Perfect for making ahead and having plenty of leftovers, this collection of pasta recipes is full of variety and just begging to be added to your regular menu!

7 Easy Family Pasta Meals

One Dish Beefy Baked Ravioli

Cheesy, comforting One Dish Beefy Baked Ravioli is a quick & easy meal with velvety cheese filled pasta smothered in a simple, hearty beef & sausage red sauce that’s conveniently prepared and baked up bubbly in just one dish. Every single family member is guaranteed to love it!

Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Creamy delicious goodness is what you get with this easy recipe for Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole. Made with a simple homemade cheese sauce, sea shell pasta, tender albacore tuna and a crunchy panko topping, you’ll not find any canned cream soup in this updated version of a classic family favorite!

Waldorf Chicken Pasta Salad

Pasta salad meets chicken salad in this tantalizing sweet & savory Waldorf Chicken Pasta Salad! Loaded with red grapes, sliced almonds and tasty chicken, this recipe is all about cookouts, potlucks and family get-togethers while still hitting the mark for the perfect lunch or light dinner!

Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole: An Easy One Dish Meal

Layers of seasoned beef, loads of cheese and egg noodles all covered in a creamy tomato mushroom sauce make this Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole a winner every single time it hits the table.

Taco Pasta Salad with Avocado Dressing

Taco Pasta Salad is loaded with savory, seasoned ground beef, black beans, tomatoes, green onions, corn and jalapenos. Tossed in a cool, creamy avocado cilantro dressing with a squeeze of lime, this is an easy Tex Mex favorite for cookouts, potlucks, tailgates and family gatherings.

Easy White Ravioli Casserole- A Shortcut Lasagna

This easy recipe is full of shortcuts!  And we all love those!  Layers of spinach, frozen cheese ravioli,  sausage crumbles, Alfredo sauce & cheese are baked to a golden, bubbly perfection in no time flat to create a delicious lasagna style casserole.  Perfect for busy nights. Even makes enough for guests!

Tomato Alfredo Baked Ziti

Tomato Alfredo Baked Ziti is an easy family pasta dish that combines the bright, tomato-ey goodness of marinara with rich, cheesy alfredo sauce to create the creamiest, most delectable comfort food around!  

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7 of the best 13x9 casserole recipes to feed your family. From pasta to meat and potatoes to enchiladas and stuffed crescent rolls, this list has everything you need to get dinner on the table.
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