26 Over-The-Top Stuffed Pasta Recipes Perfect For Any Night (2024)

Traditional shakshuka has runny eggs that have simmered in the warmly spiced tomato sauce, but in this version, we traded out the eggs for ravioli, and it's every bit as satisfying. It's the perfect version for dinner, and honestly, the pasta is a lot easier than stressing over getting that egg perfectly runny. Serve it with some crusty bread for swiping in the sauce, and you have the coziest weeknight dinner in about 30 minutes.

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It's always a thrill when you can take two mainstays of different cuisines and mash them up into something wholly unique and delicious. After you try this, you'll realize that spanakopita and stuffed shells were always meant to be.

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We say the more, the merrier when it comes to classic Italian minestrone soup. Sure, typically that's in reference to lots and lots of vegetables, but we took it a different direction and added a touch of creaminess, plus cheese-filled tortellini. The simmered melody of vegetables in this soup tastes equally phenomenal when the vegetables are in season and in the cold winter months when the markets are sparse.

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For this version of lobster ravioli, wonton wrappers are used instead of pasta dough. We know that it's hardly Italian traditon, but we wanted to make this easy for you. And guess what… they are so darn delicious. The wonton wrappers are so tender and light that you really only taste the decadent lobster filling. If you want actual pasta-encased lobster ravioli, then our pasta dough is great; otherwise, we promise you’re going to make these over and over again.

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These autumnal ravioli may not be quick or easy, but they are SO delicious. Give yourself an afternoon to prepare them, or make the pasta dough the night before so you have half the work done already!

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A regular rotation of healthy soups makes getting through the week so much easier, and this spinach tortellini version slides easily into the mix. (Stack it up alongside roasted red pepper soup, cream of broccoli soup, spinach soup, and even, yes, avocado soup.) It only takes 25 minutes to make spinach tortellini soup thanks to pantry staples like shallots, Parmesan, canned tomatoes, and tortellini. (What, you don't keep a package or two of fresh tortellini in your freezer? Well, it's about time.)

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Nothing beats a pasta stuffed with ricotta and chicken and covered in a creamy Alfredo sauce, and this is the perfect representation of that. Let your pasta cool while you make the filling and sauce so that it's easy to handle when you're stuffing the shells.

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Putting in the elbow grease for these squash ravioli will make you feel like a true chef, and the pasta will taste 10x better just knowing you made it from scratch. A homemade pasta is no easy feat, but trust us, it is 100% worth it.

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Fresh tortellini makes this the hearty party appetizer of our summer dreams. If you're not a fan of olives, pepperoncini peppers would be a delicious substitute!

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Crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, these little air fryer ravioli are like a slightly more sophisticated mozzarella stick. Thanks to the ingenious design of the air fryer, you can get that delightfully crispy, poppable texture of toasted ravioli without the grease. The key to the crunchy coating is first dipping the pasta in an egg-milk mixture, followed by a roll around in parmesan and bread crumbs. Dunked in pesto, the result is next to impossible to put down.

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We are pretty much always in the mood for enchiladas, but sometimes you have exactly zero tortillas on hand. This recipe solves that by using that cheesy chicken enchilada filling for stuffed shells. Genius.

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This easy tortellini salad is the only pasta salad we bring to potlucks. It's quick and simple with an easy homemade vinaigrette that will make it stand out among a sea of macaroni salads.

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Italian night is just so better when your two favorite pasta dishes are combined. In this case, we layer meat sauce, store-bought ravioli, and tons of melty mozzarella with ricotta.

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Classic lasagna, as much as we adore it, can be extremely time-consuming. These roll-ups come together in no time and couldn't be more delicious. This spinach and ricotta version (but feel free to add meat if you like!) is quick and simple and still every bit as comforting as the traditional.

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