Kid friendly American pasta side dishes recipes

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Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Everyone will thank you for this one make double if you have big eaters this has never failed me .... This is a very heavy, creamy filling side…

dp
Dec 2009
Professional
4 votes
24153 views
Sweet Potato Bourbon Noodle Kugel

Sweet Potato Bourbon Noodle Kugel

Kugel is a baked dish served in Jewish homes. It can be sweet or savory, and is normally based on either…

Farrell May Podgorsek
Dec 2013
Advanced
1 vote
4901 views
Couscous Salad with Black Beans, Mushrooms and Corn

Couscous Salad with Black Beans, Mushrooms and Corn

This recipe sounds a little odd, but it tastes great. We served it under a simple broiled salmon with…

Nancy Miyasaki
Jul 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
5473 views
Amazing Thai Style Penne Rigate

Amazing Thai Style Penne Rigate

Flavor times 110. This recipe complements my Thai Grilled Chicken recipe below. Lemongrass and coconut milk really makes this pasta POP! Great…

Smokinhotchef
Apr 2012
Advanced
1 vote
3159 views
Baked Spaghetti Loaf

Baked Spaghetti Loaf

A new way to make spaghetti that is cheesy and baked....

Bizzy
Jun 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
4867 views
Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese

Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese

A family favorite that I've been making for 15 years.

Beth Roan
Apr 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2785 views
Easy Crock Pot Orzo

Easy Crock Pot Orzo

I love the versatility of a crock pot, from desserts, to soups to even this easy orzo side dish. It takes no time to prepare and only a few short…

Carolinaheartstrings
Mar 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
3964 views
Lightened up mac n' cheese

Lightened up mac n' cheese

This recipe is from the Sept. 2011 Cooking Light magazine and is the best light recipe I have ever tasted. I use rice flour macaroni in an effort to…

Kristy Brazelton
Jan 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
1977 views
Low Fat Noodle Pudding Casserole You’ll Love for Hanukkah or Anytime

Low Fat Noodle Pudding Casserole You’ll Love for Hanukkah or Anytime

delicious. If you celebrate Hanukkah it’s a wonderful side dish casserole.…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Dec 2011
Professional
2 votes
4142 views
Sriracha Mac n' Cheese

Sriracha Mac n' Cheese

Spice up your macaroni and cheese dish today!

"Cheffie Cooks"
Mar 2017
Advanced
1 vote
1109 views
Fusilli Salad with Fresh Cilantro and Sweet Peppers

Fusilli Salad with Fresh Cilantro and Sweet Peppers

Fusilli Salad with Fresh Cilantro and Sweet Peppers is a healthy, delicious, healthy side dish for your…

Kyle Dalakas
May 2017
Advanced
1 vote
1843 views
Creamy Noodles & Peas

Creamy Noodles & Peas

This is a quick and easy side dish that makes peas yummy to eat and is the result of experimenting on a cool fall evening 25 years ago.

JoyG
Oct 2011
Professional
1 vote
1735 views
Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon)

Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon)

It's hard to improve on an American classic, but I think this recipe based on Cooking Light Magazine (9/09)…

Salad Foodie
Oct 2016
Professional
1 vote
1718 views
Broccoli Pasta Slaw

Broccoli Pasta Slaw

A nice sweet slaw with broccoli slaw instead of the traditional slaw. A hit with the kids!

Tanya Noyes
Sep 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
1639 views