103 macaroni recipes

Simple pasta fagioli with red kidney beans, elbow macaroni, olive oil, garlic, onion, and celery. A no-frills Italian bean and pasta dish ready in 30 minutes.

Baked mac and cheese loaded with smoky leftover ham and pan-fried onions, topped with melty mozzarella and golden breadcrumbs. The tastiest way to put that holiday spiral ham to work.

Chili mac casserole with elbow macaroni, chili beans, crushed tomatoes, and melted cheddar. A freezer-friendly, four-ingredient comfort meal.

Three-cheese baked mac and cheese layered with longhorn, Swiss, and Parmesan in a creamy sauce topped with buttered crumbs. Bubbly, golden, and absolutely addictive.

Chickpeas and elbow macaroni sauteed with garlic, basil, and parsley in olive oil. This classic southern Italian vegetarian pasta is humble, filling, and ridiculously satisfying.

Tuoni e Lampi! This rustic Italian classic pairs tender chickpeas with elbow macaroni, garlic, basil, and good olive oil. A hearty vegetarian pasta that's comfort food at its most elemental.

Cajun shrimp macaroni salad with a zesty mayo dressing spiked with hot sauce, Worcestershire, lemon juice, mustard, and ketchup. A big-batch Southern potluck favorite.

Pop the Cork Pasta Crunch: deep fried corkscrew macaroni tossed in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt. A crispy, addictive party snack or appetizer.

Salmon and pasta stuffed tomatoes: chilled macaroni salad with canned salmon, yogurt, dill, cucumber, and carrot, spooned into fresh tomato cups. A no-cook summer lunch.

Egyptian lentils (koshari) with rice and elbow macaroni topped with spicy tomato-vinegar sauce and crispy caramelized onions. A hearty vegan comfort dish.

Italian tomato pasta salad with elbow macaroni, canned tomatoes, white wine vinegar, herbs, and parmesan. A no-mayo, oil-free cold pasta salad that chills for hours to blend flavors.

Summer bean and basil soup is a classic Provençal soupe au pistou. White beans, leeks, potatoes, zucchini, green beans, and macaroni in a light broth, served with a fresh basil-garlic pistou sauce on top.

Easy turkey soup with elbow macaroni, frozen mixed vegetables, and a surprising splash of orange juice concentrate. A fast weeknight soup ready in 35 minutes.

Bean and pasta soup with kidney beans, elbow macaroni, spinach, and stewed tomatoes in vegetable broth. A one-pot Italian-style soup with Parmesan on top in 30 minutes.

Classic Italian minestrone loaded with great northern beans, spinach, cabbage, zucchini, potatoes, tomatoes, and elbow macaroni in a herb-scented broth. The ultimate hearty vegetable soup.

Hearty Italian bean soup with dried navy beans, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, and whole wheat macaroni. A filling, budget-friendly one-pot meal that's naturally vegan.