Were dishing about two dozen of the most crowd-pleasing carb recipes to ever leave our Test Kitchen.
Jacob Fox
These pasta side dishes might outshine the main.
Add these easy pasta side dishes to your menu alongside protein and you have a quick and well-balanced meal.
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Even though its homemade, this mac can be on your table with a mere 25 minutes of prep.
I am making this dish for a second time for another work potluck.
Needless to say, it was a hit the first go round!
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one BHG fan says.
It tastes like something youd order from a gourmet caterer or cafe.
As the pasta cooks, prep the veggies, meats, and cheeses.
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A homemade red wine vinaigrette finishes off the dish.
You’ll need butter, garlic, kale, milk, and Fontina cheese.
Brighten things up with plenty of freshlemon zest.
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This fast and fillingvegetarian pastacan be yours in 20 minutes due to that savvy strategy.
As the farfalle boils to al dente, saute the onions, mushrooms, spinach, and thyme.
A sprinkle of sliced green onions helps cut through the richness.
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The result is an umami-filled dish that’s delicious alongside salmon, chicken, steak, and more.
Thecanned pumpkinin the sauce adds a little sweetness, which helps balance the salty bacon on top.
Dirty Martini Pasta
Twirl up forkfuls of this cocktail-inspired pasta side dish.
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You’ll love the combination of buttery vodka sauce, blue cheese, and olives.
Try tossing in some shrimp for a creative twist on scampi.
And BHG home cooks agree.
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As one reviewer wrote, “I really like this recipe.
Its easy to make and really delicious.
My daughter loves it.”
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It’s as easy as heating cream on the stove before adding in flavorings like Parmesan cheese and garlic.
This noodle side dish is best served chicken orsalmon.
Potato Gnocchi
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Making homemade gnocchi is easier than you think.
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We like to make a big batch and freeze the gnocchi for weeknight dinners.
Our step-by-step instructions will walk you through the entire process from start to finish.
Gnocchi is a great pasta side dish idea for heartybraised meats.
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Round out the pasta side with mushrooms, tomato, and shredded Parmesan cheese.
Our favorite noodle to use is cavatappi.
Corn and Macaroni Bake
This corn and macaroni casserole has been apotluck favoritefor decades.
Our readers love the creamy white cheddar sauce and smoky pancetta.
A crispy panko breadcrumb topping adds just the right amount of crunch.
Deviled Egg Macaroni Pasta Salad
Pasta saladis one of our favorite summer side dishes.
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And this one just might be our best yet.
In addition to the classic pasta, we’re adding hard-boiled eggs and a creamy mustard sauce.
It’s the perfect party food mashup.
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5-Ingredient Lemon-Basil Pasta
You’ll need just five ingredients (including the pasta!)
to make this easy side dish.
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