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Sheet-Pan Pasta Bake with Chicken and Kale
So much more crispy topping per bite than your standard pasta casserole.
By Anna Stockwell
Cauliflower-Crust Pizza
We tested countless cauliflower pizza crust recipes and came up with the absolute best one.
By Katherine Sacks
This Polish Take on Pizza Is Everything
Zapiekanka is unlike any pizza in America—or Italy, for that matter. It's also irresistible.
By Adina Steiman
Polish-Style Pizza with Mushrooms and Chives
This late-night snack, popular in outdoor kiosks across Poland, is an Eastern European cousin to French-bread pizza, built on a savory base of sautéed mushrooms.
By Adina Steiman
This Pizza is the Best Way to Eat Thanksgiving Leftovers
With mashed potatoes instead of traditional tomato sauce, a super-crispy crust, plenty of melty cheese, and a drizzle of cranberry sauce, leftovers never looked so good.
By Rhoda Boone
Thanksgiving Skillet Pizza
Transform the last of your Thanksgiving leftovers into this irresistible pizza, with mashed potatoes taking the place of tomato sauce.
Fastest Chicken Parm
Deconstructed with fresh tomatoes and by quickly hand-pounding chicken into cutlets then broiling, this becomes a fresh, modern alternative to a time-consuming classic.
By Mark Bittman
Roasted Zucchini Lasagna
Zucchini ribbons take the place of pasta in this naturally gluten-free vegetarian casserole.
By Donna Hay
Spinach Lasagna Rollups
Change up your typical pasta casserole with these fun vegetarian lasagna rollups—they’re like individually portioned mini lasagnas. The pasta tends to soak up a lot of the liquid while it cooks, so you’ll want to reserve about a half jar of marinara sauce to add at the end for a properly saucy dish.
By Maggie Shi
Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Cheese
Move over boxed mac and cheese; this version is just as simple and a whole lot tastier.
By Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann
The Best Eggplant Parmesan
All your efforts will be rewarded the moment you pull this custardy eggplant slathered in tangy sauce, and a crispy, cheesy top from the oven.
By Claire Saffitz
How to Make Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan in Just 22 Minutes
Ditch the fryer and embrace the oven for this super-fast, super-tasty chicken dinner.
By Rhoda Boone
Cauliflower Pizzas With Mozzarella, Kale, and Lemon
The gluten-free crust for these vegetarian pizzas is made from cauliflower that's been ground into fine crumbs and mixed with almond flour and Parmesan cheese.
By Donna Hay
Manicotti: The Classic Pasta You've Been Overlooking
Papa’s got a brand new baked pasta.
By Tommy Werner
Gnocchi with Eggplant and Mozzarella
This stick-to-your ribs vegetarian dinner is a snap to make: Just hit the prepared pasta section of the grocery store for the gnocchi, roast some eggplant (do this step ahead, if you want), add marinara (store-bought is fine), and top with mozzarella.
Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Shells
Want comfort food on demand? These family-friendly baked shells can be assembled ahead and refrigerated or frozen so they're ready to pop in the oven with no day-of work.
Four-Cheese Manicotti
A spoon works fine for stuffing the manicotti noodles, but a piping bag—while it may seem fussy—makes quicker work of the assembly.
By Dawn Perry
Quick Baked Chicken Parm
This faster, healthier version of standard chicken Parmesan is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. Serve with garlic bread and a side salad to round out the meal.
By Rhoda Boone
Calzones With Chorizo and Kale
Bake a couple of these grown-up pizza pockets for dinner tonight and freeze the rest for later.
By Anna Stockwell
Cauliflower "Mac 'n' Cheese" Casserole
This gluten-free dish offers all the melty goodness of a mac 'n' cheese dinner, without the carb-heavy pasta.
By Anna Stockwell