Pasta recipes

This simple side dish is a good source of fiber. Increase the portion size and it doubles as a meatless main dish.

Pasta with red peppers, escarole, white beans, garlic, and lemon zest. A bright, vegan Tuscan-inspired pasta bowl that's low-fat without feeling like a compromise.

Three-green pasta with scallops and pesto sauce: fettuccine tossed with seared sea scallops, asparagus, green beans, peas, pesto, and cream. A quick spring pasta for six ready in 40 minutes.

Homemade lemon pasta made from scratch with lemon zest and juice in the dough, tossed with melted butter and pecans. Fresh, citrusy noodles that cook in under 2 minutes.

A vibrant pasta salad loaded with steamed broccoli, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and feta in a creamy herb dressing made with cottage cheese and fresh herbs.

Angel hair pasta in a fresh carrot juice and basil sauce with pine nuts, lemon, and white beans. A creative, nearly fat-free vegetarian pasta with vibrant color.

Quick lemon orzo pasta tossed with olive oil, sauteed bell peppers, green onions, and fresh parsley. A bright, zesty side dish ready in 20 minutes with an optional Parmesan finish.

Greek lemon-egg soup with tender chicken and orzo in a silky, tangy broth. This avgolemono takes 40 minutes and tastes like sunshine in a bowl.

These delicious yet nutritious sweet potato gnocchi is coated with refreshing and tangy watercress pesto. It's a dish that's packed with flavor and fills you up with all the goodness and yumminess.

Try this tantalizing seafood pasta dish that will add a new flavor to your cooking style and feed your hunger.

This recipe is adapted from the recipe of America's Test Kitchen. A 10-ounce box of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, can be substituted for the fresh spinach, if necessary.

Creamy sauce is made with both cream cheese and goat cheese, which makes the dish creamy and tasty. Sauteed mushrooms and asparagus are simmered in chicken broth and white wine to enhance the flavor. Toss them all together and serve it as a delicious main dish.

Quick and easy rendition of a classic. Serve these garlicky marinated shrimp over or tossed with your favorite pasta.

Asparagus is one of our favorite spring vegetables. In this recipe, roasting develops tons of deliciousness from both asparagus and cherry tomatoes, then tossed with penne, peppery arugula and creamy goat cheese with a light vinaigrette. Yum!

Layers of textures and flavors in this salad. Crunchy and fresh bell peppers, sweet edamade, salty olives, feta and nutty pine nuts together make this salad amazingly tasty.

Sauteed onions and mushrooms are tossed with penne, fresh arugula, and parmesan. An easy yet tasty meal is on one plate within less than 30 minutes. Using whole wheat penne makes it even healthier.