9 Kid-Friendly Pasta Recipes

Everyone is happy when pasta is on the menu. From spaghetti and meatballs to mac and cheese, these tried-and-true pasta recipes are always a hit.

Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

This pasta dish is packed with flavor and quick to make — and the whole family gobbles it up, broccoli and all.
Baked Ziti

This baked ziti is a MAJOR family pleaser. It’s similar to meat lasagna but without the fuss, and it makes a great prep-ahead potluck dish.
Spaghetti and Meatballs

This spaghetti and meatball recipe is easy enough for a busy weeknight — and it’s a family favorite, too!
Gail Simmons’ Epic Spaghetti Pie

Spaghetti pie is a big affair, impressive in both stature and ingredients — perfect for a hungry family.
Chili Mac

This one-pot chili mac is comforting, quick, and very kid-friendly.
Mac and Cheese

Inspired by one of my favorite restaurants, this mac and cheese is ultra-creamy and topped with crispy panko and herbs.
Classic Lasagna

Made with a quick sausage ragu and no-boil noodles, this lasagna is full of flavor and won’t take all day to prepare.
Bolognese Sauce

This is a dish that tastes likes it’s made with love.
Italian Wedding Soup

Fresh fettuccine pasta in a richly-flavored meat sauce, this pasta Bolognese is a family favorite.