Recipes for main courses using pasta

This pasta is prepared with all the appetizers you'd find on a popular Italian antipasti plate. It includes deli meats, artichokes, olives, vegetables, and cheese. Antipasti is usually served before...

Delicate angel hair pasta (capellini) begs for a light, elegant sauce like this pesto trapanese, a variation of pesto made with grated fresh seasonal tomatoes, ground almonds instead of pine nuts...

According to an old tradition, Italian families living in the United States celebrate the "Feast of the Seven Fishes" on Christmas Eve. All relatives gather around a large table, eat seafood, and drink wine while waiting for Santa. This...

It's hard to believe, but this spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce is ready in just 20 minutes! The secret is in the slow cooker and using raw sausages instead of ground meat: remove the casings,...

Potato vareniki are a great complement to the classic combination of natural sausage and broccoli topped with melting Parmesan cheese. This recipe features mini vareniki prepared in the style of Chinese dumplings:...

American goulash is made with ground meat and pasta and shouldn't be confused with Hungarian goulash, which consists of meat and vegetables simmered with paprika. This recipe features ground beef fried with whole...

These dumplings are made with leftover chicken Parmesan. Simply chop it, mix it with grated Parmesan, and wrap it in store-bought dumpling dough. You can use leftover chicken Parmesan instead of...

This chicken pad thai recipe is as delicious as you'd get at an Asian restaurant, but even better without the hassle of traveling! It's prepared using...

If you're looking for a chicken liver dish that really showcases its flavor, this recipe won't disappoint. The chicken livers are simmered in a Greek yogurt sauce with mushrooms and onions, preserving all their...

This simple dish, ready in just 20 minutes, features the classic Italian combination of sausage and bell pepper. Boil the Italian sausage-filled ravioli while the tomato sauce simmers...

This lazy lasagna recipe is a lifesaver when you need to quickly whip up a delicious, filling meal the whole family will love. It contains almost all the ingredients of a traditional lasagna—pasta,...

Ravioli is a delicious Italian pasta with a cheesy filling, and there are many ways to prepare it deliciously. In this recipe, ravioli are tossed in a skillet with fried chicken breast, tomatoes...

To enhance the meaty flavor of Chinese dumplings, add mortadella to the ground pork filling. Chinese dumplings are cooked in a frying pan with a small amount of liquid, and when it...

All kids love pasta, especially when it's fun-shaped and filled with the delicate flavor of butter. Boil some bow-tie pasta (farfalle) and make a simple butter sauce for it. On...

Broccoli makes this mac and cheese sauce more juicy and healthy—perfect for a child's diet and a great way to feed them healthy vegetables. And the bacon makes this mac and cheese...

A quick version of lasagna that you can pack in a lunchbox, take to work or school, and eat easily without getting messy. Boiled lasagna noodles are filled with ricotta and a little...

This dish is quite popular online among those who prefer the convenience of a slow cooker, but the sauce often ends up either too runny or curdled. This recipe calls for...

Chicken Marsala is a mouthwatering roasted chicken in a flavorful wine and mushroom sauce. This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs, which are then shredded after roasting.

This beef stroganoff is made with beef short ribs. They're less popular, but when cooked properly, they're incredibly flavorful and juicy. Bake these meaty short ribs in the oven,...

Sunny Anderson makes large meatballs from a mixture of ground beef and pork, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fragrant herbs. The mega-meatballs are first pan-fried until golden brown, then...

This delicious vegetarian pasta is rich in protein, fiber, and simply delicious. Cavatelli pasta is cooked separately and tossed with well-sautéed cauliflower,...

Spaghetti in a delicate creamy sauce with savory pieces of fried pancetta (Italian bacon)… What could be simpler and more delicious?! This dish requires very few ingredients, but together...

"Macaroni and cheese holds a special place in my heart," says Sunny Anderson. "My mom only made her own mac 'n' cheese recipe on holidays, but the rest of the time it was..."

Prepare a delicious German-style dinner. Sauerbraten literally means "sour roast" in German, and this dish lives up to its name, but it's incredibly delicious...

Who said Italian Bolognese sauce is only good with pasta? Try it with potato gnocchi! Separately boiled gnocchi are placed on top of the prepared meat sauce, and that's it...

Enjoy the delicious combination of sautéed mushrooms and fennel seeds in this meat- and dairy-free vegan lasagna. In addition to the mushroom-and-tomato sauce, this vegan...

Fresh ricotta, Asiago, and Pecorino cheeses add a creamy note and a creamy texture to this pasta casserole topped with sautéed pepperoni, juicy spinach, and homemade tomato sauce.

Pasta is baked in a rich tomato-ricotta sauce with seared Italian sausage and poached escarole, topped with a layer of melting mozzarella. You can use sweet or...

When chef and TV presenter Alex Guarnaschelli set out to write her book, Cook with Me, she decided to build it around a simple idea: "My favorite home-cooked meals when I...

Make this lazy version of Italian lasagna for dinner. Cavatappi (corkscrew-shaped) pasta in a rich meat sauce made with sausage and tomatoes is baked under a layer of ricotta and cheese. Serve...

This surprisingly simple casserole is made in an oven-safe skillet. You first fry the eggs, then top with cooked spaghetti, sprinkle with grated mozzarella, and...

Now you can eat spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce in your hands, rather than from deep bowls. Every bite of this pasta casserole is packed with tiny, juicy meatballs and...

What makes this lasagna most delicious is the thick meat sauce, which needs to simmer for several hours to develop all the flavors and aromas. In addition to ricotta, the cheese layer also includes Parmesan cheese, which has a pleasant...

Sweet cherry tomatoes, fragrant rosemary, and garlic imbue this pasta with a wonderful Mediterranean flavor and aroma. Canned tomatoes in their own juice are used, so...

Tortellini are small Italian dumplings with a variety of fillings. This recipe can be filled with spinach or cheese—they'll be equally delicious. Warm tortellini and roasted vegetables are mixed in...

Any small pasta, such as ptitim or orzo, will work for this salad. Combine it with blanched lima beans, herbs, dressing, and grated Parmesan cheese for a delicious, filling, and juicy...

Everyone's favorite macaroni and cheese can be made dairy-free, and it's just as delicious. The sauce is made with cashews, potato, and pumpkin puree, and the cheesy flavor...

This pasta can be made with leftover grilled chicken or baked chicken. The key ingredient is the sauce. This delicious sauce is made with chicken broth and sweet peppers,...

Taco-flavored lasagna is two delights in one! Layers of classic taco meat filling alternate with tender lasagna noodles and layers of gooey mozzarella. When making the sauce, you can...

This lasagna differs from the classic version with its unusual texture: instead of a meat sauce, it's made with meatballs in a tomato sauce. The Italian sausage meatballs are simmered in a rich...

Finely chopped orzo pasta is a great substitute for rice in this delicious, spiced pilaf. The pasta is first sautéed with shallots and then simmered in a fragrant mixture of chicken broth and saffron, resulting in...

This dish might seem overpowering with savory radicchio, but the sweet caramelized onions, sage, butter, and cheese perfectly soften its sharp flavor. And while the radicchio here is quite...

This savory pie is made with boiled ravioli, slices of mozzarella, and sun-dried tomatoes, arranged in a large flower shape and baked until the cheese melts. The beauty of this...

This quick Italian pasta is made with just five ingredients: spaghetti, canned tomatoes in their own juice, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. Despite such a simple recipe,...

This American goulash cooks quickly because the beef is cut into very thin slices rather than traditional cubes. Brown them in a hot skillet until crisp, then...

Add canned tuna, anchovies, olives, and potatoes to a pasta salad with tomatoes and green beans. Toss everything with a tart vinaigrette for a quick, delicious, and...