Pasta recipes

Toasted vermicelli simmered in a smoky chipotle-tomato broth with oregano and garlic. This Mexican-style sopa seca is a one-pot side dish with serious smoky heat.

Orzo with vegetables, a one-pot Mediterranean pasta with zucchini, carrots, onion, and eggplant simmered in vegetable broth. A light, vegetarian weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.

Bow tie pasta with a chunky eggplant-tomato sauce simmered with basil, oregano, and cayenne in vegetable broth. A low-fat, oil-free vegan pasta that's full of flavor.

Kasha Rustica with toasted buckwheat groats, bow-tie pasta, sauteed onions, and browned mushrooms in vegetable stock. A hearty vegetarian take on classic kasha varnishkes.

Lemony Rotelli with Zucchini, Cannellini Beans, & Mint recipe

Vegan macaroni and cheese with vegan cheddar shreds, plum tomatoes, green onions, Dijon, and a crispy breadcrumb top. A dairy-free version of the classic comfort dish.

Linguine tossed with baby lima beans, grainy mustard, scallions, and fresh plum tomatoes in a light vegetable broth sauce. Ready in 15 minutes.

Vegan linguine with new potatoes, wilted greens, green beans, and roma tomatoes in a garlicky vegetable stock sauce with red pepper flakes. Light, hearty, no oil needed.

Bow-tie pasta in a cheddar-Parmesan cheese sauce with sauteed broccoli, mushrooms, and red bell pepper. A veggie-loaded mac and cheese made from scratch on the stovetop.

Roasted vegetable soup that starts with a from-scratch stock: carrots, onions, leeks and tomatoes roasted until deeply browned, then simmered into a rich broth. Built into a hearty vegan soup with potatoes, zucchini, pasta and peas.

Low-fat linguine with greens, potato, garlic, hot pepper, and tomatoes simmered in vegetable stock. An Italian-inspired pasta loaded with wilted greens and tender new potatoes, no added oil.

Penette in padella toasts dry pasta in olive oil, flambes with brandy, then cooks risotto-style in vegetable stock with dried mushroom cream. A one-pan Italian technique that builds deep, nutty pasta flavor.

Basic Couscous: a 3-ingredient pantry side ready in 10 minutes. Just couscous, broth, and salt steamed off the heat. Endlessly versatile under stews, kebabs, or roasted vegetables.

Pressure cooker minestrone loaded with navy beans, fresh vegetables, orzo pasta, and a full cup of fresh basil. Cooks in 20 minutes under pressure with zucchini, cabbage, and green beans stirred in at the end for crisp-tender texture.

Fresh fettuccine twirls with crisp-tender broccoli, cauliflower, and asparagus in a light basil-Parmesan sauce, then gets crowned with toasted almonds for a vegetarian pasta dinner bursting with spring vegetables.

A scrumptious dinner that is perfect for two lovers watching the snow fall before Christmas.