Pasta Recipes

Bay scallops simmered with spinach in a garlicky tomato sauce with fish stock and lemon, served over pasta. A low-fat, low-calorie seafood dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Grilled shrimp over penne pasta tossed with fresh tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic-Dijon vinaigrette. A summery main dish that comes together while the grill is hot.

Baked macaroni and cheese with diced ham, sharp cheddar, and dry mustard in a creamy white sauce. A make-ahead freezer-friendly comfort dinner.

Noodles with mustard butter tosses hot egg noodles in a quick compound butter of Dijon, lemon juice, cayenne, and parsley. A 30-minute French-leaning pasta side or light supper.

Baked mac and cheese loaded with smoky leftover ham and pan-fried onions, topped with melty mozzarella and golden breadcrumbs. The tastiest way to put that holiday spiral ham to work.

Cold Italian pasta salad loaded with pepperoni, mushrooms, zucchini, and tomatoes in a tangy mayo-mustard dressing. A no-cook crowd-pleaser that gets better as it chills.

Quick orzo salad with grape tomatoes, red onion, and fresh basil in a simple red wine vinaigrette. A 15-minute side dish that shines warm or cold, perfect for picnics and weeknights.

Breakfast spaghetti tossed with beaten egg, butter, and grated cheese over low heat. A quick, savory morning pasta like a simple carbonara for breakfast.

Easy chicken ravioli made with wonton wrappers, ground chicken, and cream cheese filling. Boils in just 4 minutes, freezes for up to 3 months. A 25-minute weeknight dinner for 4.

Stuffed pasta shells packed with sausage, chicken, and mushrooms, smothered in Mornay sauce. Made in the microwave for a quick Italian-style dinner in individual gratin dishes.

Penne with marinara sauce, crispy bacon, and whipped ricotta on the side. Red pepper flakes add heat to the sauce while creamy Parmesan-ricotta rounds out every bite.

Baked squid with garlic-anchovy capellini, the Italian-American Feast of Seven Fishes star reimagined for the home oven. Crispy crumb-coated calamari over silky anchovy-garlic pasta, all in 30 minutes.

A Southern-style baked mac and cheese with sharp cheddar, tomato sauce, and chicken broth that soaks into every noodle. Bubbly, tangy, and completely addictive comfort food.

Quinoa corn pasta blends quinoa flour, cornmeal, and tapioca flour into a gluten-free fresh pasta dough. Roll into thicker shapes like fettuccine for the best texture.

Classic kasha varnishkes with toasted buckwheat groats, bow-tie pasta, and deeply golden sauteed onions. A beloved Jewish comfort dish that pairs perfectly with pot roast and gravy.

Rotini with shiitake mushrooms marinated overnight in olive oil and red wine vinegar, tossed with prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, white wine, and toasted pine nuts.