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19 Best Sour Cream & Pasta Dinner Recipes

By Tina · Modified: Dec 26, 2024 · Published: Aug 22, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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I don't know about you, but pasta is my ultimate comfort food. There's nothing like sitting on the couch in your favorite "loungewear" with a big old bowl of some kind of noodles in one hand and a fork in the other, about to watch one of your favorite series. (Which for me, right now, is Only Murders in the Building.)

But have you ever tried mixing the smoothness of sour cream with pasta?

Spoiler alert: It's good. Like, really good.

In this post you'll discover some great new recipes to try to satisfy that urge for pasta,

From Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad to Macaroni and Cheese with Butternut Squash, we've got you covered.

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Sour Cream Pasta Recipes

1

BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

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This amazing BLT pasta salad recipe is made with spiral macaroni, fresh tomatoes, crispy lettuce, and savory bacon, all tossed in a creamy and flavorful dressing that's absolutely delicious.

It's even more flavorful when prepared ahead of time and the dressing has time to absorb into the pasta. Just remember to hold off on adding the lettuce until right before serving for maximum freshness.

You can even serve this salad as a main course or as the perfect summer side dish for your next barbecue or potluck.

2

Fiesta Chicken Casserole

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This creamy and cheesy Fiesta Chicken Casserole is packed with chicken, black beans, corn, and seasonings. It's just mild enough in flavor for the kids, but can easily be adapted to be spicy if you prefer.

And the best part? It requires no chopping, which makes it super easy to make! You can even use leftover chicken, a rotisserie chicken, or canned chicken to save even more time.

3

Healthier Mac and Cheese with Butternut Squash

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This better-for-you version of Macaroni & Cheese is made with a delicious butternut squash cheese sauce that uses real cheese (yum!), nourishing bone broth, and your favorite noodle shape.

It's the perfect healthy mac and cheese recipe for kids that you can pack in a lunch bag or whip up and enjoy at home.

4

Noodle Kugel

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Noodle Kugel is a classic Jewish side dish that's always a hit with everyone. (Trust me -- it's my official "potluck dish," and I always have people ask me for the recipe!)

It you've never heard of kugel before, it's egg noodles baked in a sweet custard mixture and topped off with a delicious cinnamon-sugar cornflake topping.

It pairs perfectly with a variety of main courses and is surprisingly easy to make.

5

Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

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If you're looking for a delicious and healthy pasta recipe, you've got to try this Creamy Lemon Chicken Penne Pasta.

Not only is it creamy and full of delicious, crunchy veggies, but it's the fresh lemon that really takes this dish to the next level.

This recipe is already healthy thanks to the fresh lemon, peas, and broccoli -- but it's been lightened up even more by using Greek yogurt and light sour cream instead of heavy cream.

6

Taco Pasta

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If you're a fan of tacos, you're going to love this easy Taco Pasta dish.

It's made with ground beef, tomatoes, and plenty of cheese, all tossed in a creamy sauce that's absolutely delicious. You can even garnish it with your favorite taco toppings for an extra burst of flavor.

It's super easy to make and perfect for a quick and family-friendly dinner option.

7

Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

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With its perfect combination of noodles, beef, and cream, Beef Stroganoff is the ultimate comfort food that's perfect for any time of the year.

With this instant pot rendition, you can enjoy this classic dish with all the same great ingredients - beef, broth, egg noodles, mushrooms, and cream - but with the added convenience of using your instant pot to make it extra easy.

The best part? You can easily omit the mushrooms if you have picky eaters in your family.

8

Easy Beef Noodle Bake Casserole

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With ground beef, tomato sauce, onions, sour cream, cream cheese, and more, this Beef Noodle Bake Casserole is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling full and content.

Pair it with a buttered dinner roll or a crisp green salad, and you'll have a meal that the whole family will rave about.

9

Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad

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Looking for a scrumptious summer outdoor meal? This Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad is a must-have during the season and is sure to impress any crowd. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it's also incredibly delicious.

10

Creamy Mozzarella Shrimp Pasta

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This Creamy Mozzarella Shrimp Pasta is one of my favorite meals. This meal is so simple to prepare that you could make it just before dinner and still be ready. This shrimp pasta is a fairly simple recipe, making it the ideal option for a weekday meal. There are only really 4 steps in the recipe.

11

Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

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This Chicken Mozzarella Pasta is the perfect weeknight dinner. It features one of the best homemade creamy pasta sauces! a homemade sun-dried tomato, shredded mozzarella cheese, and a mix of spices to kick things a little bit.

12

Lemon Garlic Sour Cream Pasta

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This Lemon Garlic Sour Cream Pasta is a great combination of sweet garlic and tart lemon mixed with sour cream.

This dish is a winner for those busy weeknights when you need something fast and delicious.

13

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

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This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is sure to become an instant hit. It's made with tender spiral pasta, two cups of diced pickles, cheese, and onion, all smothered in a deliciously creamy homemade dill dressing with pickle juice.

14

Halloumi Cheese Stroganoff

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Not only is this delicious and creamy Halloumi Cheese Stroganoff vegetarian and high in protein, but it's also super easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.

15

Chicken Taco Pasta

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Chicken Taco Pasta is the perfect meal for when you're short on time but still want something quick, easy, cheesy, and saucy.

With minimal ingredients and minimal clean-up, it's just so easy to make. It'll feed your whole family and can be made in just one pot in under 30 minutes.

16

3 Ingredient Pasta Salad Recipe

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This creamy Pasta Side Dish is made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors work so well together that you'll be surprised at how delicious it is.

It's one of those dishes that's so easy to make, yet tastes like it took a lot of effort. And the combination of ingredients is just perfect.

17

Leftover Turkey Noodle Casserole

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Looking for a delicious way to use up your leftover turkey? Look no further than this cheesy and creamy Turkey Noodle Casserole!

It's one of those fantastic leftover turkey recipes that will have your taste buds dancing with delight.

18

Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls With Cream Cheese

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With a cheesy cream sauce mix stuffed inside flaky crescent rolls, these Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls are the ultimate comfort food that will quickly become a new family favorite.

This recipe uses simple ingredients, including canned crescent rolls or your favorite puff pastry. You can even use leftover rotisserie chicken if you have it on hand.

They also make a great appetizer for your next party! Just add some dipping sauces, and you'll have a real crowd-pleaser on your hands.

19

Beef Stroganoff From Scratch

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There's just something about the combination of beef and mushrooms in a creamy sour cream sauce over noodles that makes this Beef Stroganoff so irresistible. And this is not the boxed version - this is the real deal!

 

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