Pasta/8 recipes

Fresh tomato sauce with green beans, 6 cloves of garlic, and half a cup of basil tossed over spaghetti. A simple vegetable-forward pasta sauce made from ripe summer tomatoes.

Artichoke Hearts, Carrot and Tortellini Salad recipe

Sausage spaghetti carbonara-style with Italian sausage, crispy bacon, beaten eggs, and Parmesan tossed into hot pasta. A hearty 30-minute weeknight dinner with just 5 ingredients.

Lemon-tarragon chicken breasts with mushrooms and sherry, finished with a sour cream pan sauce over egg noodles. A creamy, herbed skillet chicken dinner ready in under 45 minutes.

Vegetarian Thai drunkard's noodles stir-fried with green chilies, garlic, kaffir lime leaves, and fresh basil. Spicy, aromatic, and on the table in under 40 minutes. A fiery wok-tossed noodle dish for heat lovers.

Manicotti Rita Taule wraps a creamy three-cheese ricotta filling inside delicate homemade crepes (no boiling pasta tubes). Baked under tomato sauce and melted mozzarella for a tender Italian classic.

Pesto Toscano made with fresh kale, garlic, and olive oil instead of traditional basil. A robust Tuscan pesto with just 4 ingredients, no nuts, and no cheese required.

Microwave lasagna with uncooked noodles that soften right in the sauce. Layered with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, this no-boil method delivers real lasagna in about an hour.

Ratatouille lasagna layers salted eggplant, zucchini, and summer squash with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and Parmesan. No pasta, no bechamel, just pure Provencal vegetables baked golden.

Ossi di Morti (Bones of the Dead) Italian cookies flavored with cinnamon and clove oil, baked hard and meant to be dunked in coffee or tea. A traditional Italian All Souls Day treat.

Spinach and mushroom Florentine lasagna with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan layered three times and baked under marinara or tomato-cream sauce. A vegetarian restaurant copycat.

A meatless lasagne layered with saffron-scented crushed tomatoes, roasted red peppers, sweet peas, orange zest, and bubbly mozzarella. Spanish flair meets Italian comfort.

Classic savory kugel with egg noodles, butter, and eggs baked until golden and set. Four ingredients, endlessly forgiving, and the ideal side for any roast.

Deep-fried garbanzo parsnip gnocchi made with chickpea flour, parsnips, and gluten flour. Vegetarian gnocchi with a crispy shell, served with homemade tomato sauce.

Shrimp and tomato in scallop shells with garlic, fennel seed, lime juice, and parsley. A quick, elegant appetizer or light main that comes together in 30 minutes.

Hazelnut squash ravioli filling made with roasted butternut squash, toasted hazelnuts, and garlic. A smooth, nutty vegan filling for homemade pasta that's rich without any cheese.