5,056 pasteli recipes

Homemade eggplant ravioli with a smooth pureed filling in fresh egg pasta, served with a Madeira and tomato cream sauce. A vegetarian Italian project recipe worth every minute.

A fresh and flavourful pasta sauce infused with the sweetness of roasted red pepper and the tantalizing aroma of fresh herbs.

A fast chicken and pasta skillet where bottled Italian dressing does double duty, browning the chicken and saucing the vegetables. Served over spaghetti with parmesan, ready in about 25 minutes.

Mediterranean lasagna layers tender pasta with eggplant in tomato sauce and a creamy mix of ricotta, feta, and yogurt. A vegetarian Greek-Italian fusion lasagna without ground meat or heavy bechamel.

Belgian waffles using flour, salt, and liquid egg substitute, crisp-edged from the waffle iron and topped with whipped cream. A light brunch favorite.

Classic three-cheese lasagna layered with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. The old-world method: thirds of everything, three layers deep, parmesan crust on top.

Chunks of lobster meat sauteed in butter, peppers, garlic and onions served over bowtie pasta.

Cold spaghetti pasta salad tossed with diced cucumber, red bell pepper, fresh tomatoes, tomato sauce, and bottled Italian dressing. A potluck classic that travels well and tastes better the second day.

Large shrimp marinated in Caesar dressing and grated Parmesan, then broiled until firm and golden. A 4-ingredient shortcut scampi that's on the table in minutes over rice or angel hair pasta.

Light pasta primavera with sea scallops, broccoli, mushrooms, and carrots in a broth-based sauce. No cream, no butter, just clean flavors and tender scallops.

Cheesy broccoli tuna noodle bake with egg noodles, cream of cheddar soup, and melted cheddar on top. A comforting layered casserole made with pantry staples.

Toasted French bread replaces noodles in this layered lasagna with seasoned ground beef, fresh tomato slices, a creamy Parmesan white sauce, and bubbly golden mozzarella on top.

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.

Roman pie is a chilled, layered pasta terrine: cheesy macaroni, turkey, mushrooms, ham, and anchovy set in jellied consomme. A make-ahead Italian-style centerpiece served cool and sliced like a cake.

Quick weeknight stroganoff with tender beef strips, canned mushrooms, and onion soup mix folded into tangy sour cream sauce: ready in 15 minutes over egg noodles.

Slow-simmered puttanesca sauce cooked 6 to 8 hours with plum tomatoes, a whole head of garlic, anchovies, kalamata olives, and capers. Dark, rich, and deeply concentrated.