Pasta recipes

This was the side-dish my mother-in law made for Easter dinner, and my favorite. Freshly homemade pasta was mixed with basil pesto, sun-dried tomato, arugula and chunks of fresh mozzarella cheese. It was so delicious and flavorful. Here it is...

Char's pasta salad with shell pasta, cubed ham, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and a Dijon-garlic mayo dressing. A simple, hearty cold salad that comes together in 40 minutes.

A stripped-down carbonara-style pasta tossed with beaten eggs, Parmesan, and caramelized onions. Pantry staples, one skillet, 12 minutes start to finish.

Quick creamy basil pesto pasta topped with pan-fried chicken breast, ready in under 30 minutes. Homemade pesto blended with cream coats every strand for a rich, herbaceous weeknight dinner for two.

Italian market pasta salad tosses bow-tie pasta with fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, tangy gorgonzola and toasted pine nuts in a balsamic dressing. A light, no-mayo summer salad.

Try this basic dish that has hints of Italian heritage in every bite.

This braised onion sauce is rich and buttery, so you don't need much when tossing it with pasta.

Cilantro pesto pasta with macadamia nuts, ginger, lime, and chile. A punchy 15-minute Thai-leaning pasta that swaps the basil-pine-nut combo for something brighter and hotter.

Light and fast, this is great for surprise guests.

This is a quick and easy make-ahead bacon and tomato pasta salad recipe that's always a hit at potluck get-togethers.

Some leftover ham or turkey and roasted tomato are mixed with some olives, basil and cooked pasta, tons of flavor.

Chicken and pasta in Thai peanut sauce tosses thin spaghetti, seared chicken, broccoli and red pepper in a creamy, nutty sauce with a kick of crushed red pepper. A 20-minute weeknight dinner.

A fresh and flavourful pasta sauce infused with the sweetness of roasted red pepper and the tantalizing aroma of fresh herbs.

Pasta in almond garlic sauce blends blanched almonds, raw garlic, and parmigiano-reggiano into a silky, dairy-light coat for cavatappi. Fresh basil, mint, and a squeeze of lemon keep it bright.

Made this for supper tonight, so easy and tasted delicious. Used whole wheat pasta to make it a bit healthier, a definite 5-star one pot meal.

Easy and quick, you can find enough nutrition for your body, good for lunch, dinner, fantastic side dish.