Pasta recipes

Clear chicken broth with poached breast, leeks, carrots, red pepper, and elbow macaroni, finished with fresh thyme and Parmesan. A light, herb-scented soup that freezes beautifully.

Fettuccine with walnut sauce made from sauteed garlic, onions, sour cream, and Parmesan. A rich, creamy pasta dinner ready in 20 minutes. Microwave-friendly sauce method.

Buttery angel hair pasta tossed with crisp-tender broccoli, golden fried elephant garlic, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan. A quick weeknight pasta that's ready in 30 minutes.

Farfalle pasta carbonara with bacon, broccoli, red bell pepper, and Parmesan in a creamy half-and-half sauce. A vegetable-loaded twist on classic carbonara made in one skillet.

This is the most excellent casserole I have ever eaten, good keeper.

Pasta and bean soup with chickpeas, kidney beans, elbow macaroni, and tomato paste in herbed vegetable stock. A filling 30-minute vegetarian soup with Italian flair.

Lightning-fast angel hair tossed with sweet roasted pimientos, Parmesan, and fresh chives for an elegant 10-minute side dish with barely any effort.

Gently poached chicken breast tossed with spaghetti, broccoli, carrots, green beans, and peas in garlic butter with fresh basil and Parmesan. Spring vegetables meet comfort food.

Easy pesto pasta tossed with prepared basil pesto, fresh Parmesan, and toasted pine nuts. A 4-ingredient pasta dinner ready in the time it takes to boil water.

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

Pasta with spinach pesto made from fresh spinach, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil pureed smooth. A milder, more affordable twist on traditional basil pesto that freezes well for up to 6 weeks.

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.

Baby artichokes, asparagus, and sweet peas toss with ear-shaped pasta in this vibrant spring dish. Garlic, oil-cured olives, and Parmesan bring it all together.

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.

One-skillet salmon pasta with cream cheese, Parmesan, and frozen vegetables cooked in chicken broth. A creamy, complete dinner for two in 45 minutes using canned salmon.