Recipes for main courses using pasta

Although Pasta Primavera typically features predominantly green vegetables, this recipe features yellow ones, resulting in a pasta that's just as spring-like and sunny! Use carrots, yellow...

Instead of traditional chips, these nachos are made with deep-fried dough squares. It's easiest to use store-bought wonton dough squares. Serve generously layered with...

This impressive pasta bowl will be a true centerpiece for your holiday table and the main course of your dinner. This crisp bowl of capellini (angel hair) pasta is filled with a homemade marinara sauce and juicy...

Want your kids to eat more healthy vegetables? Then make Pasta Primavera! With pasta and gooey cheese, any vegetable will taste better, especially if it's colorful spiral pasta.

Wide ribbons of pappardelle pasta are topped with a rich ragù of pork, veal, tomatoes, and cream. Sautéed pancetta, shiitake mushrooms, sautéed vegetables, and aromatic herbs fill the ragù.

Fusilli pasta is baked in a fresh tomato sauce with pieces of fried pancetta, roasted bell peppers, and a generous helping of shredded mozzarella for a deliciously chewy dinner casserole. Thanks to its...

Bake crispy pancetta and fried escarole with pasta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a tomato sauce. Pancetta (Italian bacon) infuses the casserole with incredible flavor and aroma,...

Crispy pieces of pancetta and tender artichoke hearts are baked with penne pasta in a tomato sauce topped with smoked mozzarella and a layer of classic mozzarella. This pasta casserole...

This hearty and healthy vegetarian pasta is made with broken lasagna noodles in a creamy sauce with sweet chunks of butternut squash, juicy kale, and sage. The highlight of the dish is...

Bucatini pasta is prepared with shelled mussels, flavorful pieces of prosciutto, and spices in dry white wine, creating an elegant Italian dish for special occasions. Be sure to carefully...

Broccoli pasta is rich in healthy fiber and will please both adults and children. It's loaded with aromatic greens and cheese, and the chunks of Italian capicola are sure to impress. For a more vibrant...

If you have some cooked spaghetti left in the fridge from last night's dinner, don't rush to reheat it; instead, treat your loved ones to a new dish and make a delicious and filling pie! Chilled...

This ziti casserole in tomato sauce, instead of the traditional ground meat, is filled with mushrooms, juicy spinach, and a generous helping of refreshing parsley and basil. All ingredients are prepared according to...

This recipe combines two delicious Italian dishes: stuffed pasta shells and "Chicken Parmesan." The shells are filled with ricotta cream and breaded fried chicken under a layer of tomato sauce...

Pasta Bolognese without tomato sauce may seem odd, but this "white" version is no less delicious. The meat sauce is cooked in cream, and thanks to white wine and aromatic herbs,...

Unlike traditional American ziti pasta casserole, which is cooked in a tomato sauce, this pasta is covered in a classic béchamel sauce with the addition of grated Parmesan cheese, filling it...

This delicious casserole is packed with the flavor of popular Buffalo wings, yet it's meatless and loaded with the healthy fiber found in cauliflower. Roast the cauliflower with...

Instead of traditional chicken breasts, this dish uses whole chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on. The thighs are breaded and fried in oil until crispy, then...

Romesco is a Spanish sauce made with breadcrumbs (as a thickener), roasted bell peppers, and almonds. This recipe uses the main ingredients in a pesto-style...

Instead of traditional spaghetti, use penne pasta for this pasta carbonara. Their tubular shape will absorb even more of the delicious sauce, giving you a truly...

Make a quick and delicious vegetarian pasta that's packed with healthy fiber and protein. For this dish, we recommend using spiral-shaped pasta, such as fusilli or gemelli...

Angel hair pasta is cooked in a wonderful Italian sauce called "Puttanesca." For this dish, you'll mostly need long-lasting ingredients: canned tomatoes, anchovies,...

Cacio e pepe (Italian: cacio e pepe – cheese and pepper) is a popular pasta of Roman cuisine that is easy to prepare with just four simple ingredients found in almost any kitchen: macaroni,...

Bucatini pasta is cooked in a light lemon sauce with thinly sliced ​​green beans, which add richness and make the flavor even more refreshing. To make the sauce, you'll need lemons...

Rolled lasagna bakes much faster than traditional layered lasagna, and it's also easy to serve on plates—no cutting required. Each lasagna sheet is filled with ricotta and...

The cheese sauce for this pasta is made with several types of cheese, including extra-sharp cheddar and Havarti, and flavored with beer and barbecue sauce. The flavor is rich and simply delicious, and...

This super-easy Italian pasta is the perfect solution for a weeknight dinner when you want to treat your loved ones to a delicious meal after work without the hassle. The pasta is cooked...

This macaroni and cheese sauce cooks completely in one pot in just 20 minutes. Start simple: boil the macaroni in milk. As it cooks, the starch from the pasta will thicken the milk, making it...

This delicious, juicy, and healthy pasta and broccoli casserole in a wonderful cheese sauce will please everyone. It's made with one of the most delicate and melting cheeses—Danish Havarti. It...

This vegetarian take on traditional Italian lasagna will captivate you with its heartiness, rich flavor, and texture. Instead of meat, the sauce is made with canned black beans. Toss them with...

This American take on mac 'n' cheese brings you the most delicious part of Italian spaghetti carbonara—crispy bacon and a creamy cheese sauce. Combine fried bacon with boiled...

Add fried sausage and bell peppers to your mac and cheese for the perfect hearty breakfast dish. The best part of this mac and cheese is the crispy potato crust. It's easy to make...

Make pizza-flavored mac 'n' cheese. Along with the pasta, pepperoni sausage, marinara sauce, and dried...

Macaroni and cheese sauce is a simple, homemade dish loved by everyone, perfect for both breakfast and dinner. Mac and cheese is also very high in calories and nutrition, but there's a way...

One of the easiest ways to make mac 'n' cheese. This no-bake, stovetop dish boasts a creamy, velvety cheese sauce and a rich flavor that comes from the combination of...

Make your macaroni and cheese healthier by adding cooked cauliflower, cut into small florets, to the cheese sauce. It's very juicy and nutritious, and to avoid a watery flavor,...

Combine two dishes in one pot—American mac 'n' cheese and Tex-Mex chili—for a hearty meal that's perfect for warming up on a chilly fall day. The highlight of this dish is...

Make mac 'n' cheese with this incredible recipe: macaroni in a creamy cheddar sauce baked under a crispy cheese crust. Lots of cheese and nothing extra, and the secret is incredibly...

With this recipe, Rachael Ray has elevated a classic. Italian pasta in vodka sauce is an easy-to-make yet luxurious dish with a rich, creamy tomato flavor that...

Mexican fajitas are made in one pan with penne pasta, creating a complete meal with chicken, vegetables, and a side dish in just 30 minutes. To prepare, you'll need a large...

Sugar snap peas are very tender and juicy, cook quickly, are fully utilized, and pair perfectly with pasta. Saute them with green onions and fresh pepper...

This recipe is one of the easiest and quickest ways to make pasta in a gooey cheese sauce, casseroled under a golden, cheesy crust. It's best made with...

This recipe adds a spicy meat filling to classic mac and cheese, or mac 'n' cheese. It's even more filling and delicious. The meat filling is made with ground beef.

If you're planning an Asian-inspired dinner, make this quick and easy, yet delicious lo mein noodles with mushrooms and vegetables in a fragrant sauce the main dish. Optionally,...

A delicious Mediterranean-style dinner in 16 minutes—it's possible! You'll need store-bought spinach and ricotta ravioli, but to avoid the guilt of eating...

These Thai noodles are made with leftovers from a holiday turkey. Shred the meat with two forks into small pieces and toss in homemade pad thai sauce. Once the noodles (linguine) are cooked, the flavor begins...

Nothing beats the flavor of fresh clam sauce, but if you only have pantry staples, you can make an equally delicious pasta. This recipe uses basically all...

Refreshing lemon, tender green peas, and crispy pancetta transform simple boiled ravioli into a restaurant-quality dish. Warm the boiled ravioli in a light butter sauce with...

This exquisite dish is made with tagliatelle pasta in a fragrant creamy sauce with black pepper and pecorino cheese. Since black pepper is one of the main ingredients in this dish, it's important to use...

Linguine pasta is served in a light dry white wine sauce with clams. It's delicious, like something you'd find in a top Italian restaurant, yet surprisingly easy to prepare with minimal ingredients...