Dessert20 min690 cal / serving
Vinegar BBQ Chicken with Creamy Cheddar Gemelli and Green Beans
Tender pan-seared chicken gets coated in a tangy barbecue-vinegar glaze and served with creamy cheddar gemelli and simply…
Gemelli Pasta Recipes
Gemelli pasta is a short, twisted pasta shape made from two strands spiraled together, giving it a chewy texture and plenty of ridges for holding sauce. Its sturdy shape makes it especially useful in recipes with chunky vegetables, creamy sauces, pesto, and hearty proteins. Use gemelli in weeknight pasta dinners, baked pasta casseroles, cold pasta salads, and one-pot meals. It works well when you want a pasta shape that stays firm, catches flavorful bits of sauce, and looks appealing on the plate. Because gemelli holds up well after cooking, it is a smart choice for make-ahead recipes, meal prep bowls, and picnic-style salads with vinaigrette, herbs, cheese, and roasted vegetables.
Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Gemelli Pasta
Top recipes that use gemelli pasta, ranked by imported source popularity data where available.
Dessert20 min680 cal / serving
Tangy Vinegar BBQ Chicken with Chive Mac and Green Beans
Pan-seared chicken gets coated in a sticky barbecue-vinegar glaze and served with creamy cheddar chive pasta and tender…
Dessert20 min680 cal / serving
Tangy BBQ Chicken with Cheddar Gemelli and Green Beans
A quick stovetop chicken dinner with sticky vinegar barbecue sauce, creamy cheddar gemelli, and tender green beans.
Dinner30 min900 cal / serving
Gemelli Pasta with Sausage, Baby Broccoli and Oregano Almond Gremolata
Twisty gemelli pasta, sweet Italian pork sausage, and baby broccoli are tossed with a rustic oregano-almond gremolata, lemon,…
Dinner30 min760 cal / serving
Creamy Mushroom Gemelli Pasta with Parmesan
This creamy mushroom gemelli pasta is loaded with earthy cremini mushrooms, a rich garlic herb sauce, and a…
Dinner45 min550 cal / serving
Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans (Plus a Pesto Pasta Lunch)
Cook once, eat twice: enjoy a balsamic chicken dinner tonight, then transform leftovers into a quick pesto pasta…
Dinner30 min767 cal / serving
Italian Sausage and Baby Broccoli Pasta with Oregano Gremolata
This hearty pasta dish combines sweet Italian sausage, tender baby broccoli, and gemelli pasta, all tossed with a…
Dinner40 min756 cal / serving
Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with North African Spices
This roasted cauliflower mac and cheese features a creamy cheese sauce with warm North African spices, crispy cauliflower,…
Dinner20 min790 cal / serving
Tangy Carolina-Style BBQ Chicken with Quick Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Get your barbecue fix fast with this tangy, vinegar-spiked Carolina-style BBQ chicken, paired with creamy stovetop mac and…
Lunch30 min810 cal / serving
Creamy Gemelli Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage and Zucchini
This creamy gemelli pasta with Italian chicken sausage and zucchini is a comforting, family-friendly dinner ready in under…
Dinner30 min810 cal / serving
Brown Butter Gemelli with Asparagus, Walnuts, and Lemony Ricotta
Twisty gemelli pasta tossed in a nutty brown butter sauce with tender asparagus, topped with creamy lemony ricotta,…
Dessert25 min690 cal / serving
Tangy North Carolina BBQ Chicken with Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Get all the bold, tangy flavors of North Carolina barbecue in under 30 minutes with this easy stovetop…
Side Dish30 min980 cal / serving
Mustard-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mac and Cheese and Green Beans
Golden barbecue sauce meets tender chicken thighs in this tangy, sweet dish. Paired with stovetop mac 'n' cheese…
Lunch30 min880 cal / serving
Creamy Lemon Parmesan Gemelli with Italian Chicken Sausage and Peas
This quick and comforting gemelli pasta recipe features Italian chicken sausage, sweet peas, and a creamy lemon-Parmesan sauce.…
Lunch30 min740 cal / serving
Gemelli Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage and Zucchini Ragu
Twisty gemelli pasta tossed in a creamy, flavor-packed bolognese with sweet Italian chicken sausage, roasted zucchini, and Parmesan…
Lunch35 min860 cal / serving
Hearty Italian Chicken Sausage and Gemelli Pasta Soup with Parmesan Toasts
A soul-soothing Italian-style chicken noodle soup with sweet chicken sausage, gemelli pasta, and a rich herb broth, topped…
Dinner45 min570 cal / serving
Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans (Plus Pesto Pasta Lunch)
Cook once, eat twice: enjoy balsamic-glazed chicken with roasted potatoes and green beans for dinner, then transform leftovers…
Dinner35 min1000 cal / serving
Skillet-Style Italian Pork Sausage & Garlic with a Fresh Homemade Feel
This creamy sausage and roasted red pepper pasta combines crispy Italian sausage, sweet roasted peppers, and a rich…
Dinner35 min1000 cal / serving
Gemelli Pasta with Sausage and Roasted Red Peppers in Creamy Tomato Sauce
This gemelli pasta recipe combines Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, and a creamy Parmesan-tomato sauce for a quick…
Dinner30 min737 cal / serving
One-Pot Sausage and Broccoli Pasta with Oregano Gremolata
This easy one-pot pasta combines sweet Italian sausage, baby broccoli, and gemelli in a creamy Parmesan sauce, topped…
Lunch40 min750 cal / serving
Spiced Cauliflower and Gemelli Pasta Bake with Creamy Cheese Sauce
A lighter yet comforting mac and cheese with roasted cauliflower, warm North African spices, and a creamy cheese…
Lunch35 min860 cal / serving
Hearty Italian Chicken Sausage and Gemelli Pasta Soup with Parmesan Toasts
Warm up with this soul-soothing Italian noodle soup featuring chicken sausage, gemelli pasta, and a savory Parmesan toast…
Lunch40 min900 cal / serving
Italian Sausage Flatbread Pizza with Veggie Pasta Lunch
Cook once, eat twice! This recipe makes a delicious sausage and squash flatbread pizza for dinner, then uses…
Dinner30 min780 cal / serving
Creamy Mushroom Gemelli Pasta with Parmesan and Scallions
This creamy mushroom gemelli pasta is loaded with earthy cremini mushrooms, a rich garlic herb sauce, and a…