7 Pasta Recipes That Capture the Spirit of Sunday Dinners at Grandma's House Without the Family Drama

Craving those good old Sunday dinners at Grandma’s house? Well, you can do that any night of the week, thanks to these seven pasta recipes. They bring back the magic of family meals and nostalgia without much work on your part.

A blue bowl filled with shrimp risotto garnished with herbs is placed on a textured dark surface. — Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Easy Shrimp Scampi

A blue bowl filled with shrimp and rice, topped with green herbs, with a metal spoon in the bowl. — Easy Shrimp Scampi. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Easy Shrimp Scampi is a quick fix that hits hard with garlic, lemon and buttery shrimp tossed with pasta. It’s fast, bold and perfect for those nights when you want a real dinner without standing in the kitchen all night.
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Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini

Close-up of tortellini pasta cooking in a creamy yellow sauce with pieces of chicken, stirred by a wooden spoon. — Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini keeps it simple with chicken, cheese-packed tortellini and rich sauce. Dump it in the slow cooker and go. You’ll come back to a dinner that totally works.
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Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken With Pasta

A ladle scooping creamy chicken pasta with rotini and spinach from a slow cooker. — Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken With Pasta. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken With Pasta brings all the creamy, tangy flavor without you having to do much. Just toss in some chicken, pasta and Caesar dressing then let the slow cooker handle the rest while you do your thing.
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Baked Creamy Mac and Cheese

A slice of baked macaroni and cheese with a golden breadcrumb topping on a white plate with a blue rim. — Baked Creamy Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Baked Creamy Mac and Cheese delivers on comfort with a bubbling cheese top and tender pasta inside. It’s easy to throw together and comes out of the oven golden, gooey and ready to steal the show at any table or leftover stash.
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Risotto Shrimp Scampi

A bowl of creamy risotto with shrimp, topped with green herbs, and a spoon resting on the side. — Risotto Shrimp Scampi. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Risotto Shrimp Scampi pulls off big flavor with garlic shrimp and rich risotto cooked to just the right bite. Stir a little, add some broth and let it go. You’ll end up with something bold without stressing out or timing things.
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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine

A close-up of fettuccine Alfredo topped with grilled chicken pieces, garnished with parsley. Breadstick visible in the background. — Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine gets it done with juicy chicken, garlic and a thick sauce that hugs every noodle. Skip the drive and make it at home. You don’t need a table for two to pull off this classic move.
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Easy Pasta Puttanesca

A pan full of spaghetti and tomatoes on a tablecloth. — Easy Pasta Puttanesca. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Easy Pasta Puttanesca brings the bold with garlic, olives and capers doing all the talking. Nonna may have brought this recipe with her from Italy but you can make it your own any night of the week.
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