Pasta recipes

My hearty soup starts with a homemade stock simmered low for hours, then strained and skimmed clean before a load of vegetables, pasta, and pulled meat go in. A from-scratch, stick-to-your-ribs bowl made the old-fashioned way.

With a true Italian taste, this savory dish is perfect for a romantic dinner for two at home.

Whole wheat spaghetti with a garlicky quick meat sauce built on a proper onion-carrot-celery base. Lean ground beef and crushed tomatoes make a weeknight pasta that eats like a weekend ragu.

Hearty spaghetti meat sauce with ground beef, spicy Italian sausage, mushrooms, and tomatoes simmered in a Dutch oven. Feeds eight and tastes like it took all day.

Sesame turkey and broccoli stir-fry with garlic, green onions, and soy sauce, served over shredded lettuce and topped with toasted sesame seeds. Light, lean, and ready in 30 minutes.

No-cook spicy ginger noodle sauce with rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chili oil, and fresh cilantro. Just whisk and toss with cold or warm noodles for an instant meal.

A lush Cajun-style cream sauce loaded with shrimp, crawfish tails, and oysters simmered in white wine, sour cream, and fresh herbs. Serve over pasta or rice for a Louisiana-worthy feast.

Low fat version lasagna, it is full of flavor, enjoying this delicious dish without guit!

Homemade Pad Thai with chicken or pork, shrimp, rice noodles, and a tangy fish sauce with tomato paste and dried shrimp. Topped with crispy fried basil, peanuts, and bean sprouts.

A delicious and hearty couscous stew that has several kinds of winter vegeta bles, chickpeas and dried apricots, raisins is tossed with cinnamon, paprika and cumin to spice up the flavor.

Lamb Ravioli with Yogurt, Garlic & Mint of Turkey recipe

Garlic butter shrimp and mushrooms over fettuccine with lemon and Romano cheese. A simple, elegant one-pan pasta dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

Herb-seasoned baked chicken breasts layered over ziti pasta with tomato sauce and melted provolone cheese. A simple, comforting Italian-American casserole for two.

Quick stovetop chili mac with seasoned ground beef, elbow macaroni, and melted mozzarella. A 20-minute family dinner winner.

Plump shrimp and 8 cloves of boiled-then-sauteed garlic in a thick Parmesan cream sauce over linguine. The garlic gets boiled first to turn it mellow and sweet, then sauteed for nutty depth. Ready in 30 minutes.

A hearty one-pot stew with diced chicken, elbow macaroni, tomatoes, and mixed vegetables simmered in chicken broth. Cozy, filling, and ready in under an hour.