Pasta/70 recipes

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Vegetarian bean pate purees a 7-bean and barley mix with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin into a thick Mediterranean-style spread. Serve chilled with whole wheat bread or crackers.

Vegetarian tamale pie with a golden cornmeal crust wrapped top and bottom around a spiced bean-and-barley filling loaded with corn, ripe olives, and sweet red pepper. A hearty meatless main baked until the cheese bubbles.

Light penne pasta tossed with microwave-cooked mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, and olives. A 20-minute Weight Watchers dinner with bold Italian flavors.

Italian pasta Carbonara for two using 6 simple ingredients and perfectly sized for two servings. Best of all this can be served in about 20 minutes.

Quick lemon orzo pasta tossed with olive oil, sauteed bell peppers, green onions, and fresh parsley. A bright, zesty side dish ready in 20 minutes with an optional Parmesan finish.

Something quick, easy and tasty is always great for a busy week-night meal. This pasta with mushroom pea marinara sauce can be done within 20 minutes. It's loaded with yumminess and it's good for you.

This recipe is adapted from the recipe of America's Test Kitchen. A 10-ounce box of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, can be substituted for the fresh spinach, if necessary.

Spaghetti squash is a healthy, low-carb, gluten-free substitute for regular pasta. One cup of spaghetti squash has 42 calories, 10 grams of carbs and 2 grams of fiber. The same amount of cooked spaghetti has 220 calories, 43 grams of carbs and 3 grams of fiber.

A delicate angel hair pasta recipe that delivers bold, vibrant flavor with minimal effort and simple fresh ingredients. A pasta main dish you turn to on busy weeknights that is on the table in about 20 minutes.

Szechuan spiced shrimp pasta tosses penne with garlic-chili-paste shrimp and a buttery sauteed spinach-tomato sauce. East-meets-Italian fusion, ready in 25 minutes once the prep is done.

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.

Quick spicy Asian chicken stir-fry over angel hair pasta cooked in chicken broth. Thai-seasoned chicken with soy sauce and chili oil, ready in 20 minutes flat.

Velvety spinach soup with garlic, cream, and tender pasta ready in just 20 minutes for an elegant weeknight dinner that tastes like it took hours.

Lemon tagliatelle, a simple Italian pasta tossed with Greek yogurt, lemon zest, nutmeg, and olive oil. A fresh, summery vegetarian pasta in under 20 minutes.

Pantry pasta puttanesca: quick tuna, anchovy, and olive pasta in low-fat tomato sauce. Low-fat, 20-minute weeknight dinner built entirely from pantry staples. Neapolitan attitude, no trip to the store.