Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Cowboy Pasta

2 reviews

This Cowboy Pasta recipe combines ground beef, bacon, corn, tangy buttermilk and Monterey Jack cheese for an easy but hearty weeknight dinner. Add more chili powder or a chopped jalapeno to give this delicious pasta dish more of a kick. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Sassy Southwest Stuffed Shells

1 review

When I was a child, my mom made this dish quite often. When I came across her recipe on an...


Potluck Ham and Pasta

6 reviews

This easy meal-in-one dish is a real crowd-pleaser on chilly nights. Because it bakes in two pans, you could freeze...


Ham-Stuffed Manicotti

7 reviews

Here's a fun an different use for ham. It's unexpected combined with the manicotti, yet delicious. The creamy cheese sauce...


Linguine with Ham & Swiss Cheese

14 reviews

My grandmother used to make this for parties and potlucks. It was loved by all back then, and it still...

Cheese-Stuffed Shells

82 reviews

When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got...


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Florentine Spaghetti Bake

38 reviews

This hearty sausage entree will appeal to just about everyone. My daughter serves it often to her hardworking family on...

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Mostaccioli

15 reviews

Even though we're not Italian, this rich, cheesy pasta dish is a "family tradition" for holidays and special occasions. I...


Bacon-Colby Lasagna

14 reviews

My grandmother added bacon to her cheesy lasagna—something she borrowed from carbonara-style pasta. I learned so much by her side....


Double-Cheese Ziti with Bacon

10 reviews

—Sabrina DeWitt, Cumberland, Maryland


Cheddar Bacon Penne

7 reviews

Sandra Bienz from Calgary, Alberta gave this satisfying classic extra flair by mixing in bacon crumbles and minced garlic.

Baked Pumpkin Goat Cheese Alfredo with Bacon

8 reviews

This is a unique and delicious pasta, perfect for fall. I made this for my girlfriends, and everyone asked for...


Spaghetti with Bacon

28 reviews

As children, we always requested this dish for our birthday dinners. Our mother got the recipe from her grandmother. Now...


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Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

8 reviews

My family was growing tired of traditional red sauce lasagna, so I created this fun twist using a creamy homemade...


Sausage Manicotti

38 reviews

This classic Italian entree comes together in a snap but tastes as if it took hours. It's so tasty and...


Ham Ravioli Bake

2 reviews

I based this recipe on a dish my husband likes to order when we go out for Italian food. Not...

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Potluck Sausage Casserole

4 reviews

Whenever my husband digs in to this pasta casserole full of Italian sausage and veggies, he gets a big smile...


Pizza Lover’s Casserole

2 reviews

When you're looking for a surefire crowd-pleaser for a kids' party, it's hard to go wrong with pizza. This dish...


Ham & Cheese Casseroles

9 reviews

I got this recipe from my mother, and I love it because it’s easy and I usually have the ingredients...


Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta

65 reviews

Facebook fans of my blog, Chef in Training, inspired me to make this creamy pasta casserole out of ingredients I...


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Meaty Manicotti

47 reviews

This simple dish has been very popular at family gatherings and potlucks. You can assemble it ahead of time. —Lori...


Pizza Macaroni & Cheese

16 reviews

My grandma made this for us once when she came to visit and I never forgot just how good it...


Ham & Swiss Baked Penne

14 reviews

As a kid I loved to the hot ham and Swiss sandwiches from a local fast-food restaurant. With its melty,...