Food enthusiasts looking to get a little adventurous with their classic recipes are in luck, because these creative pasta dishes are turning this otherwise ordinary cuisine into meals that you wouldn't normally associate with pasta.
While spagetti and lasagne are just two of the types of dishes often associated with pasta recipes, these creative dishes have revamped this traditional cuisine and combined it with other types of dishes to create a masterpiece of fusion delight. From pasta dishes made into bite-sized pastries to footlong sandwiches filled with lasagne, these creative pasta dishes are being revamped in such a way to attract a whole new generation of foodies.
If you're not afraid to indulge in some deliciously over-the-top carb-filled recipes, then these creative pasta dishes will certainly have you stuffed and satisfied.
20 Creative Pasta Dishes
From Bite-Sized Pasta Pastries to Fruit-Infused Pasta Recipes:
Tana Makmanee — Jun 1, 2013 — Lifestyle
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Pasta-Inspired Sweets
The S'mores Spaghetti is Covert and Delicious
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Layered Pasta Cakes
These Lasagna Cupcakes Make Dinner Almost as Fun as Dessert
18
Inside-Out Pasta Bites
The Spaghetti in Meatballs Recipe is a Cleverly Designed Creation
17
$2,000 Italian Eats
New York Eatery BiCE Offers Diners a Pricey Pasta Option
16
Savory Macaroni Cupcakes
Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Mac and Cheese Cups' Update Dessert Treats
15
Beer-Infused Comfort Food
Easy Beer Mac and Cheese is Stuffed with Savory Gooey Goodness
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71,488-Calorie Pasta
Epic Meal Time Shows Us How to Make Fast Food Lasagna
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Cheesy Dessert-Designed Dishes
The Pizzabon Combines Comfort Food with Confectionery Delights
12
Remixed Breakfast Cuisine
The Everything Bagel Mac and Cheese is a Tasty Surprise
11
Stuffed Pasta-Inspired Desserts
Red Velvet Ravioli is a New Twist on an Italian Staple
10
Overloaded Pasta Pies
The 'Mac'n'cheese Pie-la Deen' was Inspired by Paula Deen
9
Asian-Inspired Pasta Recipes
This Asian Pasta is a Eastern Take on Traditional Spaghetti
8
Immitation Pasta Pastries
On Top of Spaghetti Cupcakes Delight Tots With Their Deceptive Camouflag
7
Chunky Carnivorous Carb-Filled Sandwiches
The Lasagna Burger Offers American and Italian Flavors
6
Fruit-Infused Pasta Recipes
The Avocado Spaghetti Recipe Gives Carb Lovers a New Palette
5
Bite-Sized Pasta Pastries
The 'Girl Who Ate Everything' Lasagna Cupcakes Serve Italian Differently
4
Volcanic Pasta
The Gourmet Pasta Setaro Spaghetti Limone Explodes with Flavor
3
Potato Chip Pasta
Carb-Load Creatively With This DIY Recipe
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Liquor Leftover Penne
Marche Noir's Wine Pasta Makes Good Use Out Of Old Grapes
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Pasta Cakes
Rachel Ray's 'Good Bye' Dessert Features Whisks, Veggies and Cheese
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Protein-Rich Ready-to-Prepare Pastas
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Traditional-Style Spaghetti Noodles
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Heat-and-Eat Plant Pastas
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Microwaveable Pasta Lines
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