Pasta recipes

Vegetarian mostaccioli tossed in a slow-simmered crushed tomato sauce with Burgundy wine, walnuts, shallots, and fresh basil, then broiled under a blanket of bubbly mozzarella.

Ham and asparagus pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with evaporated milk, basil, and oregano. A one-pot trick cooks the asparagus and ham right in the pasta water.

Italian pasta salad with rotini, broccoli, mozzarella, bell peppers, and a homemade basil-oregano vinaigrette. A make-ahead cold pasta dish for potlucks and picnics.

Vegetable pasta sauce loaded with zucchini, mushrooms, carrot and a secret of blended chickpeas that add body and protein to a red-wine tomato base. A hearty, vegan sauce that eats like a meaty ragu.

Pepper corn pasta: semolina and cornmeal fresh pasta with black pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, and garlic worked into the dough. A golden, spicy homemade noodle for bold sauces.

Pasta with creamy bechamel white sauce, sliced red bell peppers, and oregano. A simple five-ingredient organic pasta dish tossed in olive oil and ready in 30 minutes.

Rustic tomato soup made with very ripe tomatoes, garlic, and oregano, enriched with small pasta. This Mediterranean-style soup relies on peak-season tomatoes for incredible flavor.

Italian tomato pasta salad with elbow macaroni, canned tomatoes, white wine vinegar, herbs, and parmesan. A no-mayo, oil-free cold pasta salad that chills for hours to blend flavors.

Italian sausage, sweet peppers, onion, and a whole head of garlic roast together until caramelized, then toss with penne and a tangy roasted-garlic balsamic dressing. Great hot or as a room-temp pasta.

Hearty pasta bean potage with cannellini beans, ham, pasta spirals, fresh tomatoes, and herbs in chicken broth. An Italian-style bean and pasta soup that eats like a meal.

Quick angel hair pasta tossed with tender broccoli, stewed tomatoes, fresh herbs, and bright lemon juice for a light vegetarian dinner in 40 minutes.

Grilled chicken breasts marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon, and herbs, then sliced thin over pasta with herbed tomato sauce. A Mediterranean-style summer pasta dinner.

Bow-tie pasta with scallops and green beans in a fresh tomato sauce with garlic, basil, marjoram, and red pepper flakes. A light, herb-forward Italian seafood pasta.

Carbonara-style pasta with ground beef, mushrooms, and parmesan in a silky egg-coated sauce. No tomato, no cream, just pantry ingredients and a quick stir at the end.

One-skillet baked pasta with crispy bacon, garlic, tomato sauce, and a golden oregano-breadcrumb topping. A weeknight casserole that skips the layering and goes straight to dinner.

Quick rotini pasta salad tossed with mozzarella, mixed vegetables, and a herbed mayo dressing scented with oregano and basil. A 15-minute lunchbox-friendly side that holds up cold.