Pasta/4 recipes

A basic yet scrumptious casserole that doesn't take a lot to make or enjoy!

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.

Indian sago and vermicelli kheer with golden raisins and cardamom simmered in milk. A creamy, fragrant pudding dessert served hot or chilled.

A hearty one-pot stew with diced chicken, elbow macaroni, tomatoes, and mixed vegetables simmered in chicken broth. Cozy, filling, and ready in under an hour.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.