Pasta recipes

If you're looking for something different for lunch, try this scrumptious dish that will have you making it time and again.

Bacon and egg carbonara with raw egg yolk stirred into hot pasta at the table, sour cream warmed in the bowl, crispy bacon, chives, and Parmesan. A rich, interactive dinner.

Penne with tomato, cream and five cheeses, parboiled pasta tossed in a tomato-cream sauce loaded with pecorino, fontina, gorgonzola, ricotta and mozzarella, then baked hot until bubbling and browned. A restaurant classic.

Pastichio (Greek lasagna) with ziti, seasoned ground meat, crumbled feta, cream cheese, Parmesan, and eggs baked into a rich, set casserole. A simplified take on the classic Greek baked pasta.

Mac and cheese for grown-ups with Fontina, Gruyere, Emmentaler, sherry, cream, and thyme in a chicken stock bechamel, topped with Parmesan bread crumbs and baked golden.

Tagliatelle with crispy prosciutto, wilted radicchio, fresh basil, and Asiago shavings. Two ways to finish it: tossed fresh or stir-fried until the radicchio darkens and softens.

Mussels and shrimp with penne in a fresh tomato sauce with garlic, basil, mint, and a splash of brandy. A rustic Italian seafood pasta dinner.

A scrumptious dish made with jumbo pasta shells, savory ground beef, spinach and marinara sauce.

Four cheese baked macaroni layers provolone, cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan into a creamy bechamel sauce with a paprika-dusted golden top. Comfort food that feeds 16.

This easy to make one-skillet dish is an ideal busy weekday dinner. Whole wheat spaghetti, lots of vegetables and toasted almonds lend the dish lots of nutrients, and it tastes simply delicious.

Creamy green chile mac and cheese made with ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, heavy cream, jalapeno, and green chile sauce. Stovetop, no baking needed.

Enjoy an authentic Italian dinner today with this delicious recipe that will have you savoring every forkful!

Pasta shells with mascarpone, parmesan, and toasted walnuts. A 20-minute Italian pasta with a luxurious cream sauce and a nutty crunch in every spoonful.

Baked macaroni and cheese with a from-scratch cheddar bechamel sauce, sour cream for extra tang, and a breadcrumb crust. Creamy, sharp, and baked golden on top.

Bay scallops with vermicelli in a fresh tomato-basil sauce, finished with cream and a whisper of nutmeg. A lighter Italian seafood pasta for weeknight dinners.

Bow tie pasta with a chunky eggplant-tomato sauce simmered with basil, oregano, and cayenne in vegetable broth. A low-fat, oil-free vegan pasta that's full of flavor.