149 on pasta recipes

Pasta with sake clam sauce puts a Japanese twist on classic linguine alle vongole. Clams simmer with sake, garlic, and briny capers, then get tossed with pasta until every strand soaks up the sauce.

Roasted tomato and red chile arrabiata sauce with New Mexico chile, garlic, oregano, and cilantro over pasta. A Southwestern twist on Italian arrabiata with fire-roasted depth.

No-noodle turkey spinach lasagna layered with low-fat ricotta, spaghetti sauce, and non-fat mozzarella. A lighter take on lasagna that skips the pasta entirely and uses spinach as the base.

This pasta sauce is basically a variation on the Indian raita, a cooling, soothing combination of cucumber, cilantro and yogurt.

Vegetarian baked pasta with mushrooms, bell pepper, and tomatoes, layered with a cottage cheese filling and topped with savory tomato sauce. Lighter, lower-fat take on classic baked ziti.

Pork chop spaghetti with shoulder chops braised in tomato sauce and spaghetti seasoning, served over pasta with Parmesan and melted mozzarella on top.

Chilled pasta salad with flaked salmon, avocado, red bell pepper, cilantro, and lime-mayonnaise dressing: creamy, fresh, served on lettuce with paprika garnish.

Dairy-free artichoke and tomato sauce over pasta with fresh basil, garlic, and soy milk. A light vegan-friendly twist on classic Alfredo.

Basil-mint-orange pesto with walnuts and a splash of frozen orange juice concentrate. A bright, citrus-spiked pesto that works on grilled lamb, vegetables, and pasta.

Spaghetti with green tomatoes sauteed in garlic and extra-virgin olive oil, tossed with Parmesan. A bright, tangy twist on classic Italian pasta using unripe tomatoes.

Spaghetti with turkey sausage in a quick tomato sauce made from paste and seasoning mix. A lighter, leaner take on sausage pasta ready in about 30 minutes.

Lasagna rolls with tomato-fennel sauce wrap mushroom-and-tofu filling inside lasagna noodles, then bake in a sweet fennel-spiked tomato sauce with mozzarella. A lighter, vegetarian take on baked pasta.

Vegan tofu manicotti stuffed with mashed tofu, spinach, garlic, and lemon juice. Baked in spaghetti sauce for a dairy-free twist on classic stuffed pasta.

Bow tie pasta and tender broccoli bake in creamy Alfredo sauce with roasted red peppers and basil. Parmesan browns on top for a bubbly, golden crust.

Cappellini with a vibrant pureed herb-spinach sauce, nutmeg, and Parmesan. A light, veggie-packed pasta dinner on the table in 25 minutes. Diabetic-friendly too.

Freezer-friendly candied chicken glazed with maple syrup, ketchup, and white vinegar. Sweet, tangy, and ready to reheat over rice, pasta, or potatoes on busy nights.