Pasta recipes

Lighter fettuccine Alfredo with turkey Italian sausage, evaporated skim milk, and Parmesan topped with fresh tomato. A lower-fat spin on the classic pasta dish that still delivers creamy, cheesy satisfaction.

Spicy ground beef and macaroni skillet simmered in tomato sauce with diced chili peppers and chili powder. One pan, pantry staples, ready in under an hour. Homemade hamburger helper with bite.

A basic yet scrumptious casserole that doesn't take a lot to make or enjoy!

Hot dogs in a spiced tomato sauce with curry, chili powder, sage, and dry mustard served over elbow macaroni. A retro franks and mac recipe with surprising depth from an unexpected spice blend.

Spinach ricotta stuffed shells with a cabbage twist, baked in tomato-broth sauce with nutmeg. A lighter Italian-American main with hidden-vegetable smarts.

Delicious and succulent casserole is perfect for a dinner with the whole family together.

Inside out ravioli casserole: a baked layer of spinach, macaroni, cheddar, and bread crumbs topped with beef and tomato sauce. All the flavor of ravioli, none of the folding.

A succulent and scrumptious dish made with juicy tomatoes, zucchini and chickpeas.

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta, broccoli, and sauteed mushrooms, baked in tomato sauce. A lighter Italian-style vegetarian dinner with no added oil.

Skillet fettuccine pie with seasoned beef sauce on the bottom and a Parmesan-egg-noodle crust on top. Pan-flipped onto a platter for a stovetop one-pan dinner.

Greek-style macaroni pie (pastitsio) with feta cheese, cinnamon, oregano, mint, and tomatoes, topped with a creamy yogurt-egg-feta bechamel. A vegetarian baked pasta casserole cut into squares.

Southern-style oxtail and potato stew in a thick tomato base loaded with corn, carrots, and celery. Optional macaroni or okra stretch the pot further, served with cornbread or saltines.

French country soup with beef shank, cabbage, turnips, rutabaga, green beans, and elbow macaroni in a tomato broth seasoned with cloves. A hearty pot-au-feu style meal that simmers for hours.

Cheesy beefy chili mac bakes sirloin, elbow macaroni, and a chili-spiced tomato and pizza sauce under a blanket of melted mozzarella. A hearty baked pasta casserole that crosses chili with mac and cheese.

Smoky kielbasa, kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, and elbow macaroni in a chili-spiced broth. This filling soup is on the table in just 30 minutes.

Low-fat cabbage soup with browned turkey sausage, orzo pasta, plum tomatoes, and Italian herbs. A filling one-pot meal in just 35 minutes.