These elbow pasta recipes are easy and delicious.

They are versatile and seasonally appropriate and show up on all occasions, from Thanksgiving dinner to summer cookouts.

While some may consider this shape somewhat childish, it is more refined than you think.

Southern Living Stovetop Mac and Cheese in the pan ready to serve

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Bacon-Ranch Pasta Salad

A packet of ranch seasoning goes a long way in bacon-ranch pasta salad.

Macaroni Pie

Are you ever in need of mac and cheese that can be easily sliced?

Well, this recipe might just be what you’ve been looking for.

Tabitha Brown’s Vegan Mac and Cheese

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This recipe is your answer.

It has everything from sausage to veggies.

What makes this macaroni stand out?

Bacon-Ranch Pasta Saladba

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It’s the perfect dinner for a weeknight.

We roll them in panko to get a crunchy layer on the outside.

A medley of cheeses makes this recipe rich enough to be enjoyed at even the most elegant ofdinner parties.

Macaroni Pie

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We bake the tomatoes to give them added roasted flavor.

This version comes from Pam Rawlinson in North Augusta, South Carolina.

This recipe uses just a handful of pantry staples, including tomato sauce, elbow macaroni, andcanned tomatoes.

Classic Macaroni Salad with Ham

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We love to add herbs and, of course, cheese, to give it an extra flavorful touch.

Everything comes together on the stove and every bite is nostalgic.

Cajun Mac And Cheese

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Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese

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Sloppy Joe Casserole

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Fried Mac and Cheese Bites

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Classic Make-Ahead Macaroni And Cheese

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Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Bacon

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Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

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Uncle Jack’s Mac-and-Cheese

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Southern Living Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad in the bowl to serve

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Southern Living Macaroni and Tomatoes in bowls to serve topped with parsley

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