Pasta/3 recipes

Upside-down deep dish pizza layers seasoned beef, marinara, broccoli and mozzarella in a baking dish, then caps it with pizza dough that bakes into a golden crust on top. An easy family dinner.

Hearty stew loaded with boiled whole chicken, browned Italian sausage, crispy bacon, and elbow macaroni in a rich tomato broth. A 5-star rated crowd-feeding powerhouse.

Easy hamburger stroganoff turns ground beef, onions, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream into a creamy, savory sauce over corkscrew noodles. A budget-friendly weeknight dinner on the table in about 25 minutes.

Linguine tuna salad with canned tuna, green peas, tomatoes, and scallions in a lemon-Italian herb dressing. A cold pasta salad that chills to let the flavors blend.

Orzo with marinated portabello mushrooms, simmered in a sundried-tomato and white wine broth with garlic, capers and herbs, then tossed with the orzo. A bold, oil-free vegetarian dinner in under 30 minutes.

Layered elbow macaroni with ground beef, pork sausage, and tomato sauce, topped with sharp cheddar. Simple 50-minute casserole.

Satisfy your hunger in no time with this savory soup that doesn't take a lot to make!

Gnocchi with zucchini and parsley butter tosses pillowy potato dumplings in nutty browned butter with shallots, summer squash, burst cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan. A 20-minute weeknight dinner.

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

A new twist on a classic Italian dish! Use your Thanksgiving leftovers to create a savory stuffing for this comforting pasta dish.

Elbow macaroni in creamy cheese sauce studded with tuna and diced Granny Smith apples, topped with buttery breadcrumbs for a surprising 1950s casserole.

Aelplermagronen, a traditional Swiss Alpine macaroni and potato dish with melted cheese, milk, and caramelized onions. Simple, hearty mountain comfort food ready in 20 minutes.

I was skeptical about the recipe, but I happened to have all the ingredients on hand, so went for it. To my surprise, it actually tasted delicious. It was also a great way to use frozen broccoli. Overall I liked it, and will probably make it again.

Pressure cooker celery soup with anise seed, leeks, and orzo. Partially pureed for a silky-chunky texture, this light soup is on the table in under 40 minutes.

One-skillet ground turkey dinner with elbow macaroni, sweet corn, tomato soup, chili powder, and gooey melted cheddar. Cozy, filling, and just one pan to wash.

Egyptian koushari layers brown lentils, elbow macaroni, and fried rice tossed with tomato puree and crispy ta'leya onions. Egypt's beloved street food, vegetarian and filling.