Pasta recipes

Simple and delicious, a great way to use up your beet greens!

Cold seafood pasta salad with shrimp, tri-color spiral pasta, zucchini, carrots, and bell pepper tossed in a creamy white wine Worcestershire dressing.

A light, low-calorie pasta salad with rotini, fresh vegetables, mozzarella cubes, and a tangy dill vinaigrette. Loaded with cherry tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, and red peppers for a colorful potluck side.

Black beans and fettuccine topped with a spiced ketchup-tomato sauce, steamed broccoli, and colorful bell peppers. A low-calorie vegetarian pasta that feeds a crowd.

Broccoli-pasta toss with fettuccine, Parmesan, toasted sesame seeds, and garlic. One pot, 20 minutes, low calorie, and just 6 ingredients for a quick vegetarian side or light meal.

Garlic fettuccine with broccoli and walnuts tossed in a seasoned lemon-basil butter sauce. A quick 30-minute pasta dinner that pairs well with a fresh spinach salad.

Broccoli simmered in reduced chicken broth with garlic, onion, and caraway seeds, then finished with dollops of ricotta that melt into a creamy, light sauce over pasta.

Spicy crab pasta in a quick tomato sauce with red pepper flakes, garlic, fish stock, and lemon zest. Low-fat, ready in 25 minutes, and full of heat.

A big hit, it is almost the most excelllecnt pasta salad I have ever eaten. I think I will make it more and more!

Light and fast, this is great for surprise guests.

Baja chicken pasta salad pairs poached chicken breast and orzo with crunchy jicama, dried fruit, and a chile-spiked mayo-sour cream dressing. Sweet-savory chilled salad with a Southwest twist for picnics or weekday lunches.

Shrimp pasta aglio e olio with garlic, dill, basil, and parsley tossed in a light butter sauce. Ready in 30 minutes start to finish. A quick weeknight Italian-style dinner for two.

Healthy pasta with spiced lentils, tomatoes, and yogurt in a warmly spiced sauce with cumin, coriander, and ginger for a low-fat vegetarian meal.

Bay scallops and linguine in a light garlic white wine sauce with mushrooms, green onions, and shredded carrots. A low-calorie seafood pasta that feels indulgent without the guilt.

Pasta with asparagus gremolata tosses fresh asparagus and reduced chicken broth with an orange-zest, garlic, and parsley gremolata. A bright, low-calorie Italian spring pasta.

Creamy tuna and mushroom pasta sauce made lighter with evaporated skim milk, Parmesan, shallots, and fresh herbs. A quick pantry-friendly dinner that tastes far richer than it is.