Pasta/75 recipes

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.

Hungarian sweet noodles tossed in margarine and topped with sugar-coated poppy seeds or chopped walnuts. A traditional Central European dessert pasta that's on the table in 15 minutes flat.

Buttery angel hair pasta with broccoli, browned garlic, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan. A 15-minute Italian-style weeknight dinner with big flavor.

Lemon-thyme pesto skips the basil for a brighter, herbal twist on the classic. Parsley, pine nuts, fresh lemon, and thyme blend into a sauce ready in 15 minutes for pasta, fish, or chicken.

Cold sesame noodles with a creamy peanut butter and sesame oil sauce, lightly spiced with hot sauce and soy. Quick lunch or potluck pasta salad ready in 15 minutes.

Microwave mac and cheese with broccoli and cauliflower: a 15-minute single-serve comfort dish built entirely in the microwave. Creamy cheddar sauce, tender pasta, and vegetables snuck right in.

Quick pasta with fresh garden vegetables, herbs and shaved cheese. Simple 15-minute Italian-style penne dinner showcasing summer produce.

Fettuccine with red clam sauce made from tomato paste, clam juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes. A briny, garlicky Italian pasta sauce that comes together in 15 minutes.

Pasta salad with asparagus, baby corn, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs. A fast, pantry-friendly cold salad that comes together in 15 minutes with Italian or Caesar dressing.

Quick Italian pasta tossed with steamed broccoli, carrots, celery, and three-cheese blend. Fresh tomatoes and herbs make this healthy 15-minute vegetarian dinner satisfying and flavorful.

Quick herbed macaroni Parmesan tossed with fresh basil, Roma tomatoes, parsley, and grated Parmesan. A 15-minute weeknight pasta side dish.

White clam sauce made in the microwave with olive oil, garlic, canned clams, parsley, and oregano. A 15-minute pantry-friendly pasta sauce for spaghetti.

Light pasta with sauteed baby artichoke hearts, garlic, lemon, and fresh Italian parsley in a brothy sauce. A low-calorie Italian dish ready in just 15 minutes.

Pasta frittata turns leftover spaghetti, cooked vegetables, and shredded cheese into a one-skillet meal bound with eggs. Italian frugal cooking at its smartest, ready in 15 minutes.

Quick shrimp Alfredo built on frozen Alfredo pasta and vegetables, stirred together with cooked shrimp, mushrooms, and grated Parmesan. Weeknight dinner ready in 15 minutes.

One-dish microwave spaghetti with ground beef, Italian tomato sauce, and Parmesan. A complete pasta dinner for two cooked entirely in the microwave in 15 minutes.