Pasta Archives - Joyous Apron

Luxurious and Cozy Steak Pasta

MinShien Denis — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:26 +0000

Steak Pasta is such an easy yet impressive meal! It combines tender slices of juicy steak with pasta tossed in a rich and complex creamy parmesan butter sauce that incorporates flavors from the steak, bring restaurant vibes right into your very own kitchen! This creamy steak pasta is ready in under 30 minutes using simple...

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Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta

MinShien Denis — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:53:24 +0000

This Lemon Ricotta Pasta features soft chewy pasta tossed in creamy and luscious ricotta sauce, flavored with fresh burst of lemon juice and lemon zest and a hint of garlic. A refreshing, delicious yet simple pasta dish made in under 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or even a fancy date night in…this Italian pasta...

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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

MinShien Denis — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:59:05 +0000

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a classic American side dish for summer cookouts, barbecues and potlucks. Or in our case, we’ll take it any time and any day of the week! Rotini pasta is tossed with bacon, peas, red onions, grape tomatoes, cheddar cheese, all coated in a delicious creamy Ranch dressing. You only need...

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Chicken Teriyaki Noodles

MinShien Denis — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:06:57 +0000

This is for all my teriyaki fans out there! This delicious Teriyaki Noodles coated in a savory homemade teriyaki sauce and topped with juicy teriyaki chicken, green onions and sesame seeds, has the most incredible savory, sweet, umami flavors. Adopted from our favorite teriyaki recipes, this is one noodle recipe you don’t want to miss! It is an easy...

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Mexican Street Corn (Elote) Pasta Salad

MinShien Denis — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:42:23 +0000

Elote Pasta Salad, also known as Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, combines Mexican street corn with ditalini pasta to create a delicious and unique pasta salad. It is creamy yet refreshing and loaded with bold flavors. Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a simple dish that is ready under 20 minutes! It’s the perfect side dish for summer dining, cookouts, potlucks and picnics. Elote Pasta Salad Elote is...

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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil)

MinShien Denis — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:52:00 +0000

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, or Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil, is a delectable Italian pasta recipe featuring noodles tossed in olive oil infused with garlic, then combined with parmesan cheese, parsley and red pepper flakes. With a shortlist of ingredients, spaghetti aglio e olio comes together quickly and yet has big beautiful flavors. Making it a perfect meal for those busy weeknights! Garlic Olive Oil Pasta...

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Penne Alla Vodka with Chicken

MinShien Denis — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:51:44 +0000

This delicious Italian pasta dish combining penne pasta with tender chicken and coated in a creamy tomato vodka sauce is bound to make all your dreams come true! Penne Alla Vodka with Chicken is a versatile recipe making the perfect light and satisfying meal at the end of a busy day. Ready under 35 minutes, it happens to be one of our favorite pasta dishes. Chicken Penne...

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Creamy Tomato Gnocchi

MinShien Denis — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:29:00 +0000

This delicious and easy Creamy Tomato Gnocchi recipe features chewy bites of light, pillowy gnocchi coated in a homemade creamy tomato sauce with fresh basil and heavy cream. Creamy Tomato Gnocchi is an irresistible Italian dish that takes under 25 minutes to prepare, using simple ingredients yet yielding big bold flavors. Love a good pasta dish? Also check out some of my other favorites on the blog: Creamy...

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Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli

MinShien Denis — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:55:10 +0000

This easy Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli recipe makes a hearty and delicious soup using the crockpot. It is a tomato based soup loaded with pasta, beans, vegetables such as carrots and celery, and seasoned ground beef. This thick and chunky soup is so satisfying and yummy. Top it with some parmesan cheese, serve it with crusty bread and salad on the side to make a well-rounded and yummy meal. We...

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Creamy Sundried Tomato Pasta

MinShien Denis — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:54:00 +0000

This Creamy Sundried Tomato Pasta recipe features farfalle pasta tossed in a cheesy cream-based sauce infused with garlic and butter, mixed with sun-dried tomatoes and baked chicken with Italian herbs. This one bowl meal is packed full of flavor, sounds a tad bit fancy, but guess what? Super EASY to make…ready under 45 minute! Sundried...

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