1,926 pasta recipes

Watercress salad with a Chinese-style bean curd cheese and tahini dressing. Blanched watercress tossed in a creamy, savory fermented bean curd dressing with chili flakes and lemon.

Homemade hummus with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and cumin blended until silky smooth. A big-batch recipe that's vegan, no-cook, and ready in 10 minutes.

Spicy root vegetable stew with carrots, turnips, parsnips, and mushrooms simmered in tomato-paste-thickened broth with chili pepper and herbs. Big-batch, freezer-friendly, and served over couscous.

Super cheese pizza sauce: a herb-loaded tomato paste base with oregano, marjoram, garlic and onion. Spread on crust, layer with mozzarella and parmesan, and bake at 450F for 8 minutes.

Basic miso soup with wakame, onion, carrot, and a swirl of miso paste stirred in off-heat for an authentic Japanese starter ready in 20 minutes.

Meatless bulgur tamales wrap a savory filling of cracked wheat, tomatoes, pepper, and brown rice miso inside masa dough and corn husks. A hearty vegetarian Tex-Mex classic with deep umami and no meat required.

Homemade Thai green curry paste blitzed from fresh jalapenos, Hawaiian chilies, lemongrass, cilantro, garlic, shallots, and shrimp paste. A fiery, fragrant base that runs circles around any jarred version.

Vegetarian kasha soup with kombu broth, miso, sauerkraut, lima beans, mushrooms, cabbage, and potatoes. A hearty, umami-rich bowl ready in 30 minutes.

Killer shrimp: fiery herb-and-garlic broth with rosemary, thyme, fennel, and red pepper, simmered long then poached shrimp added at the end. Eaten with your fingers and plenty of bread.

Hummus bi tahini is the traditional Middle Eastern chickpea dip, blended creamy with tahini, lemon, olive oil, and garlic. The tahini-first technique gives it that authentic silky texture.

Stuffed mushroom caps filled with a Mediterranean eggplant and tomato mixture brightened with garlic, basil and parsley. A make-ahead vegetarian appetizer you can serve warm or at room temperature.

Plomeek soup, a pureed orange vegetable soup with carrots, turnip, potatoes, and tomato paste, garnished with a galaxy-swirl of sour cream. Star Trek inspired.

A lighter eggplant casserole layered with herby tomato sauce, nutty Swiss cheese and a Parmesan-bread crumb topping. No frying, just baked until bubbling. Vegetarian and diabetic-friendly.

Thai red or green curry paste: a homemade aromatic blend of chilies, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, shrimp paste, ginger, and coriander. The from-scratch base for authentic Thai curries.

Baked barbecued oysters in a tangy sauce of tomato paste, chili sauce, horseradish, and Worcestershire, topped with cracker crumbs. A retro seafood appetizer.

Frijoles rancheros with pinto beans, crispy bacon, jalapenos, beer, and tomato paste baked until bubbly. A smoky, spicy Mexican-style bean casserole.