TikTok Pasta Recipes: 8 Popular Pasta Night Videos With Each Creator’s Caption
Hero collage: frames from TikTok videos by @flavorsbyfrangipane, @tom.smallwood, @dollartreedinners, @macy.blackwell, @eatwitzo and @jazzy.leon, shown to identify the videos listed below.
These TikTok pasta recipes are eight pasta videos that creators have posted on TikTok, from a two-minute cacio e pepe to a baked ziti and a one-pot chicken alfredo. Each one has the creator’s own video embedded, the date it was posted, and what the creator’s caption says about the recipe.
What to know:
- What is in the list: eight pasta videos, from 2023 to 2025, chosen because they are widely watched and show a full dish.
- Where the recipe comes from: only the creator’s caption. Quantities and times are the creators’ own and have not been tested here.
- Two captions have gaps: the baked ziti caption has no recipe, and two others give ingredients but no written steps.
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How This List of TikTok Pasta Recipes Was Put Together
These TikTok pasta recipes were found by searching TikTok for cacio e pepe, one-pot pasta, vodka pasta, baked ziti, mac and cheese, creamy spaghetti and chicken alfredo. From the videos that came up, eight widely watched ones were kept, each showing a complete dish. For every video, the creator name, caption and post date were read from the video’s page, and the cover image was checked.
The list is a selection of videos this site found and recommends, not a ranking of all pasta videos on TikTok. Videos with children on screen were left out. The videos are not from this season: the oldest was posted in 2023 and the newest in August 2025, and each entry gives its date.
Everything these TikTok pasta recipes list under “the caption lists” comes from the creator’s caption as posted. Check the video for the full method and amounts before cooking, and follow your own dietary needs. This site has not tested any of the recipes.
1. Cacio e Pepe
First among these TikTok pasta recipes is a classic cacio e pepe from @mealswithmax, posted July 25, 2025. The creator is credited on TikTok as Meals with Max.
The caption lists:
- 100g of spaghetti
- 60g of pecorino Romano
- 2 teaspoons of black peppercorns
- Salt
The method in the caption is to boil the spaghetti for 8 minutes, until just under al dente, and whisk the grated pecorino with a splash of pasta water into a thick, creamy sauce. The peppercorns are ground and toasted in a dry pan for 30 to 60 seconds, then simmered with a ladle of pasta water for 1 to 2 minutes. The pasta goes into the pan and is stirred until glossy. With the heat off, the pecorino mixture is stirred in, and the dish is served with more pepper and pecorino.
Watch on TikTok: @mealswithmax
2. One-Pot Parmesan Cream Pasta
Second among these TikTok pasta recipes is a one-pot parmesan cream pasta from @flavorsbyfrangipane, posted January 16, 2025. The caption opens with a joke about someone asking “Where’s the protein?” and describes the dish as perfect for busy nights.
The caption lists:
- 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups of pasta
- 2 1/2 cups of chicken broth
- 1/4 cup of heavy cream, 3 tablespoons of butter and 1/2 cup of parmesan
- Salt, pepper and parsley
The method in the caption is to saute the garlic in oil, stir in the dry pasta, add the broth and simmer until the pasta absorbs the liquid. The cream, butter and parmesan are stirred in, the dish is seasoned, and it is finished with parsley and an extra pat of butter.
Watch on TikTok: @flavorsbyfrangipane
3. Vodka Pasta
Third among these TikTok pasta recipes is a vodka pasta from @tom.smallwood, posted July 22, 2023. The caption labels it “Day 12/20” of a series called 20 minute recipes for 20 days. The creator is credited on TikTok as Tom Smallwood.
The caption lists:
- 250g of rigatoni
- 2 diced shallots and 2 diced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon of chilli flakes and 1 teaspoon of oregano
- 130g of tomato paste and 1 shot of vodka
- 1 cup of thickened cream and 1 cup of parmesan
- Parsley to garnish
The method in the caption is to boil the rigatoni in heavily salted water, saute the shallot and garlic for 2 minutes, then cook the chilli flakes, oregano and tomato paste for 1 to 2 minutes. The pan is deglazed with the vodka, “allowing the alcohol to cook out,” before the cream goes in and simmers for 5 minutes. After the parmesan, the rigatoni is taken out of the water 1 minute early and finished in the sauce, and cold cubed butter is stirred in to thicken it.
Watch on TikTok: @tom.smallwood
4. Baked Ziti
Fourth among these TikTok pasta recipes is a baked ziti from @onestopchop, posted November 10, 2023. The creator is credited on TikTok as OneStopChop.
The caption says only “Heres my recipe,” with hashtags, so there is no ingredient list or method in writing. The recipe is shown in the video, which runs about two and a half minutes. Watch it for the ingredients and amounts.
5. Creamy One-Pot Spaghetti
Fifth among these TikTok pasta recipes is a creamy one-pot spaghetti from @dollartreedinners, posted August 16, 2025. The caption says it can be on the table in about 30 minutes with one pot to clean.
The caption lists:
- 1 lb of ground beef, 1 diced onion and 1 diced bell pepper
- A spoonful of jarred minced garlic, or fresh
- 1 jar of Prego Italian Sausage and Garlic pasta sauce and 2 cups of broth
- 8 oz of spaghetti, broken in half, and 4 oz of cream cheese
- Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste
The method in the caption is to brown the beef, soften the onion, pepper and garlic, then add the sauce and broth and bring it to a boil. The uncooked spaghetti is stirred in, the pot is covered and simmered for 15 minutes with a stir every 5 minutes, and the cream cheese is stirred in until melted. It rests uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes and is served with bread.
Watch on TikTok: @dollartreedinners
6. Baked Mac and Cheese
Sixth among these TikTok pasta recipes is a baked mac and cheese from @eatwitzo, posted November 24, 2024. The caption calls it “part two of the thanksgiving series.”
The caption lists:
- 1.5 lb of elbow macaroni
- 8 oz each of sharp white cheddar, sharp yellow cheddar, colby jack and mild cheddar
- 2 to 3 teaspoons of adobo and 2 to 3 teaspoons of black pepper
- 1 to 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
- 36 oz of evaporated milk
The caption gives the full ingredient list but no written method, so the steps and the baking time are in the video.
7. Olive Garden Baked Ziti
Seventh among these TikTok pasta recipes is a copycat Olive Garden baked ziti from @macy.blackwell, posted August 4, 2025. The caption calls it “A deliciously simple weeknight meal for the whole family!”
The caption lists:
- 1 box of ziti, 1 jar of marinara sauce and 1 jar of alfredo sauce
- 1/2 cup of ricotta and 1 cup of mozzarella for the pasta mixture
- Topping: 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella, 1/4 cup of Romano, 1/2 cup of Parmesan, 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and 1/2 cup of panko
The method in the caption is to cook and drain the pasta, mix the marinara, alfredo, ricotta and mozzarella in a large bowl, and fold in the pasta. The mixture goes into a casserole dish, the topping is sprinkled over it, and it bakes for 20 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Watch on TikTok: @macy.blackwell
8. One-Pot Chicken Alfredo
Eighth among these TikTok pasta recipes is a one-pot grilled chicken alfredo from @jazzy.leon, posted January 22, 2024. The creator is credited on TikTok as Jasmine León, and the caption calls it “so simple & so tasty.”
The caption lists:
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced in half, with 2 tablespoons of oil, salt, pepper and optional paprika
- 2 chopped garlic cloves
- 2 cups of whole milk and 2 cups of chicken broth
- 8 oz of fettuccine and 1 cup of grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
The caption notes the cream was left out of the video: “forgot to get in video but add after pasta is cooked.” It gives no step-by-step method in writing, so the steps are in the video.
More TikTok food collections on this site: TikTok Halloween recipes and TikTok banana bread recipes. For another food trend, see the boiled zucchini trend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most popular TikTok pasta recipes?
This list picks eight widely watched videos: cacio e pepe, a one-pot parmesan cream pasta, vodka pasta, baked ziti, a creamy one-pot spaghetti, baked mac and cheese, an Olive Garden copycat baked ziti and a one-pot chicken alfredo.
Do the TikTok pasta recipes include written ingredients?
Most captions do. The baked ziti caption has no written recipe, the mac and cheese caption has ingredients but no steps, and the chicken alfredo caption has ingredients and a note about the cream but no steps.
Are these TikTok pasta recipes from this fall?
No. The videos were posted between 2023 and 2025. Each entry gives its post date.
Has this site tested the TikTok pasta recipes?
No. Recipe details come only from the creators’ captions, and the amounts and times are the creators’ own.
Sources: the TikTok videos linked in each entry, with details from each creator’s caption as posted. TikTok is a trademark of its owner; this site is not affiliated with TikTok or the creators.
