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
14
71,488-Calorie Pasta
Epic Meal Time Shows Us How to Make Fast Food Lasagna
13
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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60-Second Pastas
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Maple Leaf-Shaped Pastas
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Restaurant-Style Macaroni Meals
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The New M&S Food Collection Pasta Meals are Made for One
Savory Breakfast Cups
Incredifulls Share Scrambled Eggs, Cheese & Seasoning in a Bite
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Pastabilities is Debuting a Wide Range of Festive Offerings
Italian-Style Skillet Meals
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Takeaway-Inspired Snacks
Wall's Pastry Launches Takeaway Pockets to Appeal to Younger Shoppers
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Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Restaurant-Inspired Pasta Products
The Barilla Al Bronzo Line is Relaunching with Brooklyn Beckham
Playful Restaurant Elevations
The New Tom’s Pasta Has a Colorful Interior Designed by House of Dre
Cheesy Mushroom-Centric Pastas
Jason’s Deli Has Two New Cheesy Truffle Pastas with Mushrooms
Mainstream Artisan-Inspired Pizzas
Little Caesars Artisan-Style Pizzas Come in Three Varieties
Frozen Skillet Seafood-Inspired Meals
High Liner Foods Debuts Sea Cuisine Skillet Meals
Small-Batch Organic Pastas
The Realfoods by Organico Organic Pasta Range Features Seven Products
Athlete-Targeted Pastas
HappiEats' Sports Pasta is Made for Easier Digestion & Sustained Energy
Premium Pasta-Centric Gifts
Goldbelly Celebrates the Holidays with New Rao's-Inspired Bundles
Globally Inspired Protein Pastas
Crossroads Reimagines Pasta Night with Clean, Inventive Mashups
Couples Snacking Trays
Creminelli Fine Meats Launched an Entertaining Tray for Smaller Households
Convenience-Focused Summer Salads
Gardencup Boasts New Offerings for the Summer
Italian-Based Dinner Series
Sugo Offers 'Girl Dinner' with Pasta, Fries, and a Caesar Salad
Flavor-Forward Pasta Sauces
Cravings Pasta Sauce Shares Unexpected Types Like Spicy Miso Alfredo
Artisan-Style Pasta Sauces
These New Rao’s Sauces Come in Two Options
Instant Protein Pastas
Tangle Makes Nourishing, Hassle-Free Meals in Minutes
Globally Inspired Pastries
Starbucks Launched the Dubai Chocolate Bite and More
Themed Pizza Dough Presses
The 'Pizza Form' Transforms Dough into a Variety of Shapes
Savory-Sweet Microwavable Crepes
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Di Bruno Bros. Expanded its Range with Seasonal Snacks
Craveable Comfort Menus
The Noodles & Company CRAVINGS by Chrissy Teigen Bundle is Spring-Forward
Stuffed Frozen Pastas
Ripi Simplifies the Enjoyment of Restaurant-Quality Ravioli
Pizza-Flavored Macaroni Meals
Kraft Mac & Cheese Pizza Captures the Essence of a Comforting Slice
Savory Pocket-Style Pastries
Ginsters Pockets Come in Several Flavors with 100% British Meat
Gourmet Macaroni Meals
The Mac Factory's Mac & Cheese Frozen Ready Meals are Flavor-Packed
Braised Short Rib Lasagnas
CPK's New Hearth Oven Short Rib Lasagna Puts a Twist on a Classic Dish
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Tesco's Singapore Style Noodles Offers Southeast Asian Flavors
Globally Inspired Savory Pastries
Pukka Slices' Fresh Look & New Flavors Entice Younger Snackers
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Star-Shaped Pop Stars Snacks Deliver Multidimensional Flavor Experiences
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