Pasta recipes

Mushroom and onion spaghetti sauteed in olive oil with fresh tomato, basil, and oregano. A light, simple pasta ready in under 10 minutes.

Makaronia is a simple Greek pasta tossed in browned unsalted butter with grated feta or mizithra cheese and shaved kalamata olives. Four ingredients, 30 minutes, bold Mediterranean flavor.

Spaghetti tossed with black-eyed peas, artichoke hearts, black olives, and Parmesan in a garlicky bean broth. A hearty, protein-packed meatless pasta dinner in 30 minutes.

Spaghettini tossed with sauteed leeks, garlic, white wine, and chopped clams, finished with peppery arugula wilted in at the last second. Italian seafood pasta dinner for two in 45 minutes.

Twelve cloves of sliced garlic warmed in extra-virgin olive oil with red pepper flakes, a squeeze of lemon, and fresh parsley over spaghetti. Topped with toasted breadcrumbs for crunch. Done in 25 minutes.

Dutch oven raspberry cobbler made with cake mix and lemon-lime soda for a fluffy topping over bubbly raspberry pie filling. A campfire dessert that works at home too.

Five ingredients, thirty minutes, and pure Italian simplicity. Garlic warmed to pale gold in olive oil, then chicken broth reduced until glossy and drizzled over spaghettini with fresh parsley.

Mushroom cheese ramen noodles made with cream of mushroom soup and melted cheese on top. A three-ingredient comfort meal for college budgets and busy weeknights.

Store-bought cheese ravioli smothered in a quick mozzarella and cheddar cream sauce with Italian seasoning. A 35-minute weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Italian zucchini ricotta fritters with garlic, scallions, and bright lemon zest, pan-fried in olive oil until crisp and golden. Crispy on the outside, tender and herby inside.

Baked cheesy spaghetti casserole with Velveeta, eggs, and onion soup mix for a creamy, savory comfort dish that sets up firm enough to slice right out of the pan.

Simple couscous with raisins and butter, ready in under 10 minutes. Just boil water, stir in couscous and raisins, cover, and let it steam. Five ingredients, no fuss.

Speedy ravioli bake layers cheese ravioli, jarred marinara, and melty mozzarella into a weeknight-ready casserole. Four ingredients, under 30 minutes, fork-in-the-dish easy.

Homemade spaetzle from scratch with a simple 5-ingredient egg batter. No special press needed, just push the batter through a colander into simmering water for tender little German dumplings.

Greek-style spaghetti mizithra: a five-ingredient pasta tossed with Kasseri and Romano cheeses, drowned in browned butter, and finished with fresh parsley. The Old Spaghetti Factory classic.

Babysitter's Spaghetti Casserole is a no-fuss baked pasta with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, celery, green pepper, and a sneaky crumble of blue cheese under a Parmesan crust. Weeknight comfort in 40 minutes.