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Penne is one of our favorite types of noodles to use in recipes, and these penne pasta recipes are some of our best-loved dinner ideas!

Collage of penne pasta recipes.

Why We Love Penne Pasta

Penne noodles are one of my favorite types of pasta to use in my pasta dishes!

We usually cover them with a simple Homemade Marinara Sauce, White Sauce, or use them to make a delicious Pasta Bake. So many endless recipes and main dish ideas!

We have our go-to recipes on repeat at our house, and this is that list! These weeknight dinners are all kid-approved and best yet, easy! Today, we’ve gathered some of our favorite penne pasta recipes that we know your family will love.


Our Top Penne Pasta Recipes

1 White Sauce Penna Pasta

White Sauce Penna Pasta
Total Time: 15 minutes

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This incredibly easy white sauce penne pasta is packed with deliciously cheesy flavor, loved by all, and on the table in only 20 minutes!
4.98 from 875 votes
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2 Chicken Alfredo Bake Recipe

Chicken Alfredo Bake Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Casserole is a simple twist on a family favorite! It's an easy dinner, perfect any night of the week.
4.97 from 104 votes
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3 Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipe

Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Delicious pesto chicken Florentine is simple, yet packed with big flavors. Pesto and homemade alfredo combine for a tasty combination!!
5 from 3 votes
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4 Pasta Bake Recipe

Pasta Bake Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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Pasta Bake is a deliciously cheesy meal, perfect for any night, and one that the whole family will love and devour in no time!
5 from 31 votes
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5 Sausage Alfredo Recipe

Sausage Alfredo Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Creamy Sausage Alfredo packed with smoky sausage is a family favorite. It's on the table in only 30 minutes!!
4.93 from 14 votes
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6 Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe

Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Flavorful lemon chicken pasta is covered in a delicious sauce made from lemons, whipping cream, cheese, and fresh basil.
4.96 from 21 votes
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7 Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Recipe

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Cheesy chicken broccoli Alfredo pasta is a go-to dinner meal in our house. It's a one-pot meal that the whole family will enjoy!
5 from 5 votes
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8 Chicken Penne Pasta

Chicken Penne Pasta
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Creamy, cheesy, and ready in 30 minutes, this classic chicken penne pasta is the ultimate weeknight comfort food.
5 from 18 votes
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9 Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe

Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
Simple & Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta is bright, cheesy, and comforting. It is a flavorful dish the entire family will love!
5 from 9 votes
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10 Sausage Penne Pasta Recipe

Sausage Penne Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Savory creamy Sausage Penne Pasta is quick, easy, and on the table in no time! It's cheesy and sure to be a family favorite!!
5 from 17 votes
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11 Creamy Sausage Penne Bake Recipe

Creamy Sausage Penne Bake Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Cheesy Creamy Sausage Penne Bake is a simple, delicious and hearty dinner recipe. It makes a tasty and filling weeknight meal!
5 from 4 votes

12 Chicken Asparagus Pasta Bake Recipe

Chicken Asparagus Pasta Bake Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Deliciously Cheesy Chicken asparagus pasta bake a favorite dish topped with panko and baked to crispy perfection!!
4.94 from 15 votes
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13 Chicken Pesto Pasta

Chicken Pesto Pasta
Total Time: 25 minutes

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Cheesy chicken pesto pasta is a quick and easy family favorite that can be on the table in under 30 minutes!
5 from 4 votes
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14 Pesto Pasta

Pesto Pasta
Total Time: 15 minutes
This one-pan pesto pasta tosses penne in a creamy pesto sauce bursting with Parmesan cheese for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
5 from 13 votes
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Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

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3 Comments

  1. Stefanie Randazzo says:

    Where is the recipe for #11?? I’ve been trying to hunt down your Mozzarella Penne recipe for longer than I care to admit. It’s got the red sauce with the Bechemel. Please help!!

  2. Sue says:

    My kids love pasta, but we all get tired of the typical red sauce so I’ve been going down this list. So far I’ve made the Lemon Chicken (all but one loved it), Chicken Penne (hit with everyone) and Garlic Butter recipe (loved the past but my kids left some of the veggies untouched) Overall I’ve had success and can’t wait to try more.

  3. Olivia says:

    Penne pasta….such a favorite! We love pasta dishes. Can make so many dishes with it and everyone loves it!