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
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Inside-Out Pasta Bites
The Spaghetti in Meatballs Recipe is a Cleverly Designed Creation
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$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
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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
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Asian-Inspired Pasta Recipes
This Asian Pasta is a Eastern Take on Traditional Spaghetti
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Immitation Pasta Pastries
On Top of Spaghetti Cupcakes Delight Tots With Their Deceptive Camouflag
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Chunky Carnivorous Carb-Filled Sandwiches
The Lasagna Burger Offers American and Italian Flavors
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Fruit-Infused Pasta Recipes
The Avocado Spaghetti Recipe Gives Carb Lovers a New Palette
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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
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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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Hybrid Ricotta-Filled Pastas
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Ketchup-Based Pasta Sauces
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Chef-Backed Pasta Pizza Kits
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Carbonara-Flavored Ice Creams
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Gluten-Free Chickpea Fusilli Pasta
This Pasta is Healthy Without Compromising Flavor
Magic-Inspired Cook Books
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Baked Ricotta Cheese Desserts
Trader Joe's Cassata Baked Ricotta Cheese is Rich and Creamy
Pasta-Inspired Pool Inflatables
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Mediterranean-Inspired Dog Foods
REÁL MESA Makes Pet Food with Chef-Curated Recipes
Pizza-Inspired Spaghetti Dishes
Fazoli's Pizza Baked Spaghetti Offers a New Take on a Classic
Savory Condiment Lip Glosses
Filipinta Beauty Makes Beauty Products Inspired by Pantry Staples
Ancient Grain Sourdough Noodles
123Dough's Noodles are Fermented for Easier Digestion
Traditional Italian Parbaked Crusts
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Branded Dairy Recipes
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Bagel-Inspired Noodle Cups
Fans Inspired Cup Noodles Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese
Heat-and-Eat Plant Pastas
REBL Eats and La Vie Teamed Up to Create Plant-Based Pasta Carbonara
Greek Cuisine Pita Menus
The Pita Pit Mediterranean-Inspired Menu Has Five New Options
Fruit-Forward Artisan-Style Pastries
These New Panera Bakery Items Come in Five Varieties
High-Protein Toaster Pastries
Flings are Low-Sugar, Low-Carb and Naturally Flavored
Convenient Steam-in-Bag Meals
Birds Eye Steamfresh Meals are Perfect for Midweek Lunch or Dinner
Chicken Recipe Macaroni Meals
KFC and Kraft Dinner Create the Original Recipe Flavor Mac ’n Cheese
Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons
OTOTO's Spoon Combines Functionality with Whimsical Design
Greek Cuisine Meal Kits
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Gluten-Free Pasta Collections
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Five Star's Glazing Butter Enhances Fish, Vegetables, Pasta & More
Indulgent Quad-Cheese Pastas
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Nutritious Pasta Side Dishes
ZENB Pasta Sides are Packed with Protein and Fiber
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These PizzaExpress Frozen Products are Arriving in the UK
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These Tasty Bite Simmer Sauces Come in Five Varieties
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Kraft Mac & Cheese Revives SpongeBob SquarePants Shapes Amidst Fan Demand
Authentic Italian Pesto Products
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The Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna Has an Array of Layers
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Barilla Protein+ Cellentani is Packed with Protein and Fiber
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Triple Cheese Manicotti Pastas
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