Pasta recipes

I cooked this for one serving and winged the amounts. WOW, this is delicious! Wish I could have some pasta with this, but I'm on a low-carb lifestyle. This is a keeper!!

Low-carb spaghetti squash lasagna layered with a garlic-basil tomato sauce, black olives, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan, baked right in the squash shells. Vegetarian comfort food without the pasta.

Noodles tossed with sauteed mushrooms, strips of ham, and Parmesan in a buttery garlic sauce with tomato. A quick weeknight pasta dinner ready in 20 minutes.

Arugula and red onion salad tosses peppery greens with thin red onion in a sharp red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing. A 5-minute Italian side that pairs with grilled meats or pasta.

Monterey spaghetti casserole with Monterey Jack, Parmesan, sour cream, and mixed vegetables. A lighter baked pasta using low-fat cheese and egg whites.

Minestrone soup loaded with cannellini beans, green beans, cabbage, carrots, and tomatoes, simmered in a basil-scented broth with a handful of pasta. A hearty, high-fiber soup finished with parmesan.

Raw zucchini sauce blended with yogurt, garlic, lemon, and basil. A no-cook sauce for pasta or baked potatoes that comes together in minutes.

Hearty eggplant spaghetti sauce with roasted eggplant cubes, sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and red wine simmered into jarred marinara. Vegetarian, freezer-friendly, ready over pasta.

Italian-style hot fish pickle made from canned tuna, salmon, or anchovy mashed with white wine, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs. A bold spread for crackers, crostini, or pasta.

Savory garlic muffins with crushed garlic and chives baked into a quick bread batter. A warm, fragrant alternative to garlic bread that pairs with pasta, soup, or stew.

Tofu ricotta cheese substitute made with firm tofu, lemon juice, basil, garlic, and vegetable oil. A dairy-free vegan filling for lasagna, stuffed shells, and baked pasta.

Versatile spaghetti sauce built from sauteed onion, garlic, blended fresh tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Works as pasta sauce, veggie-loaded ragu, or homemade pizza base.

Roasted red pepper sauce with charred peppers, sweet roasted garlic and fresh basil. Three-ingredient pantry sauce that elevates pasta, pizza, sandwiches and grilled meats.

Butter-sauteed mushrooms, broccoli, bell peppers, and fresh tomatoes tossed with spaghetti and topped with Parmesan. A quick veggie-loaded pasta dinner ready in 35 minutes.

Italian puttanesca sauce simmered with garlic, anchovies, green and black olives, capers, and crushed red pepper. Bold, briny, fiery, and ready to toss with hot pasta.

Classic osso buco with flour-dredged veal shanks braised in white wine and stock with carrots, celery, and onion, finished with a bright lemon-orange gremolata. A Milanese showpiece served over rice or pasta.