Pasta recipes

Fettuccine Alfredo made lighter with evaporated milk instead of heavy cream, simmered with Parmesan, garlic and basil into a silky sauce right in the pot. A quick, creamy pasta with less fat than the classic.

Light alfredo skips butter and heavy cream in favor of nonfat evaporated milk and freshly grated parmigiano. A creamy pasta sauce ready in the time it takes to boil noodles.

Why make the same old spaghetti sauce when you can enjoy this scrumptious dish that will satisfy your hunger.

Mac and cheese meets soufflé in this puffy baked dish studded with sliced franks. Dijon mustard and sharp cheddar give it grown-up flavor kids still love.

Layered chili mac and cheese with homemade cheddar sauce, seasoned ground beef, and a crunchy cornflake crumb topping. Baked until bubbly and golden, this casserole feeds a family of six.

Pasta shells and chicken in a from-scratch ricotta and Parmesan cream sauce with fresh dill and sliced almonds, baked until bubbly. Homemade comfort, no canned soup.

Low calorie macaroni bake uses skim milk, cottage cheese, and dill in a from-scratch white sauce topped with breadcrumbs and paprika. Creamy comfort food without the guilt.

Reduced-fat macaroni and cheese made creamy with blended cottage cheese and skim milk, topped with sharp cheddar and broiled Parmesan. All the comfort with less fat, ready in 45 minutes.

Whipped ricotta blended with Parmesan, lemon zest, nutmeg, and fresh herbs creates a velvety no-cook cream sauce for vermicelli. Light, fast, and on the table in 20 minutes.

Microwave mac and cheese with broccoli and cauliflower: a 15-minute single-serve comfort dish built entirely in the microwave. Creamy cheddar sauce, tender pasta, and vegetables snuck right in.

Quick shrimp fettuccine in a creamy herb sauce using soup mix as a shortcut. Tossed with peas and Parmesan, this 20-minute dinner for two comes together fast.

Baked macaroni and cheese with two kinds of cheddar layered in three stages for deep cheese flavor in every bite. Old-fashioned American comfort casserole serves 8 in 40 minutes.

Southwest pasta salad with a creamy cilantro-lime-jalapeno dressing, fresh tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, and zucchini. A zesty make-ahead side that chills in an hour.

Creamy turkey ham ziti with a blended spinach and sour cream sauce, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, and red bell pepper. A lighter pasta dish with a vivid green sauce.

Creamy stovetop macaroni and cheese with a buttery breadcrumb topping, baked until golden and bubbling with sharp cheddar flavor.

Horn and Hardart's classic baked macaroni and cheese with a from-scratch cheddar bechamel, a touch of tomato, and a hint of cayenne. The iconic automat recipe recreated at home.