Our 10 Most Popular Pasta Recipes of 2021

published Dec 28, 2021

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Crispy Skillet Ravioli with Garlic Butter Mushrooms in a skillet on a table — Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: Anna Stockwell
Crispy Skillet Ravioli with Garlic-Butter Mushrooms

When it comes to weeknight dinner mainstays, pasta can’t be beat. It’s the low-stress crowd-pleaser that requires little time and fanfare. If you’re looking for some pasta dish inspiration, we’ve got you covered.

From extra-cheesy casseroles to one-pot pastas, the top recipes we shared this year definitely deserve a spot in your weeknight dinner rotation. Skillet ravioli with garlic butter mushrooms and seafood pasta were just a couple mouth-watering recipes that made top billing. Here are the 10 most popular pasta recipes published on Kitchn this year.

1 / 10

Johnny Marzetti

This extra-cheesy casserole only calls for a handful of ingredients.

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2 / 10

Caribbean Macaroni Pie

This crowd-pleasing dish is packed with heat, herbs, and spices, and features ingredients like ketchup, mustard, and New Zealand sharp cheddar cheese.

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3 / 10

Mostaccioli

Whether you call it baked ziti or mostaccioli, it's impossible to dislike this tender pasta dish tossed in red sauce, topped with cheese, and baked until bubbling and browned.

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4 / 10

Caramelized Onion, Apple, and Sausage Pasta

This ultra-savory one-pot pasta tastes like fall.

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5 / 10

Winter Pasta with Olives, Herbs, and Lemon

This pasta is fast, warm, and bright, and made solely with pantry ingredients.

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6 / 10

Creamy Baked Cavatappi

Cream cheese, cheddar, and Parmesan amp up the flavor in this oh-so-creamy pasta bake.