Pasta recipes

Homemade squid ink pasta tossed with fried calamari, roasted Roma tomatoes, and a Parmesan-Romano cream sauce. A striking black pasta dish made from scratch with semolina flour.

Some leftover ham or turkey and roasted tomato are mixed with some olives, basil and cooked pasta, tons of flavor.

Pasta with Light Clam Sauce uses evaporated skim milk and clam juice instead of heavy cream - a brighter, lower-fat version with fresh tomatoes and basil, ready in 30 minutes.

Tender sea scallops simmered in garlicky tomato sauce with bell peppers and oregano, spooned over delicate angel hair for an easy seafood pasta in 25 minutes.

Baked pasta shells with chicken, peas, fresh herbs, and Parmesan. Sauteed chicken and vegetables tossed with shell pasta and baked until hot and golden. A light, herb-forward weeknight pasta bake.

Sweet and sour pasta salad with kamut spirals, kidney and black beans, red pepper, scallions, and basil. A protein-packed vegan picnic salad that holds up beautifully for make-ahead lunches.

Tuna stuffed jumbo pasta shells baked in a creamy dill sauce made with cottage cheese, yogurt, and Parmesan. A lighter take on stuffed shells using low-fat cottage cheese instead of ricotta.

Green vegetable pasta soup loaded with leeks, cabbage, green beans, zucchini, peas, and orzo simmered in chicken broth. A bright, spring-forward one-pot soup finished with fresh herbs for a quick weeknight dinner.

Grilled shrimp tossed with penne, fresh Roma tomatoes, diced mozzarella, basil, and Italian parsley in a simple olive oil dressing. This no-cook pasta sauce comes together while the penne boils.

Crab pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with steamed mushrooms, peas, lemon, nutmeg, and Parmesan. A cozy seafood dinner for two ready in 30 minutes.

Simple pasta fagioli with red kidney beans, elbow macaroni, olive oil, garlic, onion, and celery. A no-frills Italian bean and pasta dish ready in 30 minutes.

Bold tomato-anchovy sauce clings to al dente spaghetti in this rustic Italian seafood pasta with tuna. Ready in 45 minutes for easy weeknight dinners that taste like coastal Italy.

Shrimp and pasta primavera made in the microwave with frozen pasta in cheese sauce, shrimp, sour cream, and dill. Dinner in under 20 minutes.

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan, and egg, baked in a homemade basil tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella. Classic Italian comfort food.

Bay scallops with pasta shells in a fresh tomato cream sauce made with white wine, shallots, basil, and reduced heavy cream. An elegant 45-minute seafood pasta dinner.

Grilled shrimp over penne pasta tossed with fresh tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic-Dijon vinaigrette. A summery main dish that comes together while the grill is hot.