945 pasta recipes

Pan-seared salmon simmered in fresh grapefruit, carrot juice, orange-ginger mustard, and a splash of sesame oil, finished with toasted slivered almonds and cilantro. Bright, citrusy, and low-fat.

Parmesan noodles Alfredo tosses egg noodles in a quick sauce of butter, half-and-half, and grated Parmesan. Five-ingredient Italian-American comfort dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Steamed corn pones are simple masa dough logs wrapped in softened corn husks and steamed until tender. A rustic Mexican-Southern US sidekick to beans, chili, or stews.

Quick Southeast Asian rice vermicelli with crisp-tender vegetables, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and roasted peanuts. Ready in 25 minutes by microwave or stovetop with both methods included.

Peanut noodles toss fresh Chinese flour noodles with a quick peanut butter, chili-garlic paste, and fish sauce sauce. Six ingredients, 20 minutes, proper Southeast Asian flavor.

Crispy breaded veal cutlets pan-fried golden, layered with marinara, Parmigiano, and melted mozzarella. A classic Italian-American main in 40 minutes.

Chicken liver stroganoff: quickly seared livers, sauteed mushrooms, and sweet softened onions in a tangy soured cream and yogurt sauce. A rich, economical twist on stroganoff over rice or pasta.

Crawfish au gratin baked in a rich double-cheddar sauce with sauteed bell pepper, celery, and onion. A bubbly, cheesy Cajun casserole that's pure Louisiana comfort food.

Spicy Thai cold pasta salad with red and green bell peppers, scallions, and toasted black sesame seeds in a hot sesame oil, brown rice vinegar, and mirin dressing. A fast vegetarian potluck salad served chilled.

A simple but succulent chicken dish that can be served with pasta, rice or a crusty bread.

Warm cheese tortellini salad with broccoli, Havarti cubes, roasted red peppers, and Dijon vinaigrette. A quick, cheesy Italian pasta salad ready in 30 minutes.

Cheese ravioli tossed with peppery arugula in a warm shallot and Dijon vinaigrette, finished with shaved Parmesan. This vegetarian pasta dinner comes together in under 20 minutes.

Classic French herb sauce with shallots, mushrooms, white wine, tarragon, chives, and parsley in a buttery roux base. A versatile sauce for meat, poultry, eggs, or pasta.

Shrimp, cod, and calamari sautéed with garlic and tossed with tagliatelle in a simmered tomato-wine sauce with mussels on top. A showstopping Italian seafood pasta for a crowd.

Serve this dish for breakfast, lunch or as a snack or as a side dish in a Western- style meal.

Classic veal parmigiana with double-dipped, breadcrumb-crusted cutlets fried crisp and baked under marinara and bubbly mozzarella. Works with chicken, turkey, or fish too. Ready in 40 minutes.