Pasta recipes

A vibrant marinated shrimp and vegetable linguine with bell peppers, Roma tomatoes, broccoli, peas, fresh dill, and a lemon-herb olive oil dressing. Marinate ahead, toss with hot pasta, and serve.

Ham and asparagus pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with evaporated milk, basil, and oregano. A one-pot trick cooks the asparagus and ham right in the pasta water.

Penne pasta with chicken sausage, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, and sage in a light chicken broth sauce topped with Parmesan. A quick one-pan weeknight dinner.

Peppery Portuguese-style pasta with a chunky vegetable sauce of tomatoes, leeks, carrots, and French beans spiked with hot chili sauce over spaghetti.

Vegetarian tomato soup with vermicelli pasta, carrots, celery, and basil in a rich stock. A hearty one-pot soup that comes together in 40 minutes.

Vegetable pasta sauce loaded with zucchini, mushrooms, carrot and a secret of blended chickpeas that add body and protein to a red-wine tomato base. A hearty, vegan sauce that eats like a meaty ragu.

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.

Cappellacci stuffed pasta squares filled with ricotta, spinach, and nutmeg, baked in homemade tomato-basil sauce. A from-scratch Italian project worth every fold.

Layered Italian bake with rotini, salted zucchini, potatoes, prosciutto, tomatoes, and Parmesan dotted with butter. A hearty make-ahead casserole with serious depth.

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

Mozzarella-crusted chicken breasts over angel hair pasta with a sherry cream sauce packed with mushrooms, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and Parmesan. Italian restaurant vibes at home.

Rustic tomato soup made with very ripe tomatoes, garlic, and oregano, enriched with small pasta. This Mediterranean-style soup relies on peak-season tomatoes for incredible flavor.

Handmade ricotta and spinach stuffed pasta squares folded into triangles, baked in a fresh Roma tomato basil sauce with Parmesan. A hearty Italian main dish worth every minute of rolling.

Italian tomato pasta salad with elbow macaroni, canned tomatoes, white wine vinegar, herbs, and parmesan. A no-mayo, oil-free cold pasta salad that chills for hours to blend flavors.

Angel hair pasta tossed in a chili-spiced cream sauce and topped with sautéed SPAM, corn, red and green bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, and cilantro. A colorful 30-minute weeknight dinner bursting with Southwestern flair.

Pasta primavera in a light evaporated milk sauce with mushrooms, bell peppers, and garlic sauteed in dry sherry. A low-fat vegetarian pasta with no butter or cream.