Recipes for main courses using pasta

Instant noodles can be used to make a simple pancake, making a unique side dish for main courses, or they can be served as a substitute for bread. Simply fry the cooked noodles...

Instant noodles are an excellent base for a delicious pudding, as they soak up flavors like a sponge, in this case, sweet (throw away the seasoning packets). Plus, making this...

If you're craving something unusual and original, try this Asian-inspired pizza with instant noodles. This appetizer includes all the traditional ramen toppings,...

The secret to delicious ramen is its broth. Make it with fried bacon, fried onions and ginger, soy sauce, and Japanese mirin, using whatever broth you have on hand, chicken,...

This dish is based on the popular Korean street food tteokbokki, rice dumplings in a spicy sauce with gochujang paste, gochukaru pepper, kombu seaweed, and dried anchovies, which are excellent...

At first glance, the Japanese dish Ramen seems complicated and laborious to prepare, but if you cut the beef into thin strips, it will cook no longer than instant noodles...

Transform ordinary instant noodles into a delicious Thai-inspired dish. Besides the noodles, you'll need frozen stir-fry mix, shredded grilled chicken, and a twist...

This casserole is a wonderful combination of two delicious dishes: garlicky shrimp scampi and Italian Alfredo pasta, beloved for its velvety, creamy Parmesan sauce. And...

Shrimp scampi in a garlicky butter and white wine sauce makes a delicious accompaniment to macaroni and cheese. Cook the shrimp scampi separately, then combine them with the cooked...

The beauty of shrimp, like other seafood, is that they cook in literally no time, making them perfect for a quick dinner. In this recipe, they'll be paired with thin pasta...

This vegan version of Italian fettuccine Alfredo pasta is high in fiber and low in fat, yet just as delicious as traditional pasta. The soy cream cheese makes the sauce...

This delicious and filling dish is made almost entirely from pantry staples and canned goods. You'll need small orzo pasta, canned tomatoes, white beans, tuna in its own...

Spaghetti is served in a light creamy sauce with aromatic pesto and juicy canned tuna meatballs. To make the meatballs, the tuna is blended in a food processor with spices, egg,...

Combine cooked spaghetti with canned tuna, red pepper flakes, and fresh mint for a unique dish. It's ready in minutes. For the pasta sauce, use olive oil...

Tuna Noodle Casserole is a classic American home cooking dish, a simple and easy-to-make casserole made with egg noodles, canned tuna, mushrooms, a few vegetables,...

This delicious, hearty noodle and tuna casserole in a velvety creamy sauce is made entirely in one pot, including the noodles. It also features mushrooms, green peas, and grated...

Italian pasta "Puttanesca" is a delicious combination of macaroni, capers, tomatoes, olives, anchovies, and spices. This recipe is great because it uses mostly ingredients from...

One of the most popular Italian pastas is spaghetti carbonara. This spaghetti in a light egg and cheese sauce with aromatic pieces of pancetta is loved worldwide for its unique flavor and simplicity.

This recipe will make classic beef stroganoff lighter and healthier. It uses lean beef, some of which is replaced with mushrooms. They perfectly complement the beef...

Arrabbiata, a spicy tomato sauce, is one of the simplest sauces for authentic Italian pasta. It's made by simmering canned tomatoes with red pepper flakes,...

This Chinese dish uses juicy, boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Dice them and stir-fry them with hot chili peppers, then combine them with separately stir-fried vegetables—...

Guotie are fried Chinese dumplings filled with meat, perfect for serving as an appetizer with a dipping sauce at a house party. This recipe uses ready-made wonton dough, which...

One of the quickest and most delicious sauces for egg noodles is made with butter and the water the noodles were cooked in. The butter thickens the sauce nicely, and its rich flavor adds a pleasant...

Guotie are Chinese jiaozi dumplings filled with meat that are quickly pan-fried until golden brown after boiling and served as an appetizer or main course with a dipping sauce made from...

This recipe combines two Italian classics: pasta in Alfredo sauce and farfalle with vegetables and chicken. It's juicy and filling, perfect as a main course or side dish. In...

Broccoli will add richness, vitamins, and healthy fiber to your macaroni and cheese, and if you serve it with a generous helping of crunchy topping, even picky eaters who don't...

This incredibly simple pasta is a true Italian dish that doesn't require any expensive ingredients and is effortless to prepare. All you need is cooked spaghetti, olive oil...

This vegetable lasagna can be served as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish with meat. It's literally filled with a juicy mixture of zucchini and spinach, a ton of gooey cheese, and a delicious homemade sauce...

Momos are popular dumplings in Nepal and Tibet, served as an appetizer or main course. Momos are made from a simple flour-and-water dough filled with meat. This recipe...

This Middle Eastern-inspired side dish, made with ptitim (Israeli couscous) and cauliflower, is packed with healthy fiber, tons of flavor, and rich aroma. A touch of cinnamon-spiked dates adds...

This Italian pasta is perfect for summer, when you crave the sweet flavor of fresh, ripe tomatoes. It's ready in minutes: finely diced tomatoes,...

This casserole was inspired by a classic chicken noodle soup recipe. The casserole includes mushrooms, pearl onions, carrots, celery, and grilled chicken for a quicker result.

This version of a classic American comfort food is literally ready in a jiffy. The secret is using rotisserie chicken, and instead of mixing dumpling dough, use ready-made...

This dish is based on instant noodles. It transforms from a simple student lunch into a delicious casserole filled with healthy broccoli and chicken. It also uses...

A delicious, healthy, and quick Asian-inspired dish that's perfect for summer. Buckwheat soba noodles are simmered with edamame, green soybeans, and mixed together...

Baked pasta has a richer, more vibrant flavor; all the ingredients are thoroughly heated in the oven, and their aromas meld into one wonderful bouquet. Combine the cooked fusilli pasta...

The name of this famous Italian pasta translates as "pepper cheese," and indeed, besides the pasta itself, it contains only cheese and black pepper, and a little olive oil. And yet...

The sauce for this pasta is made with raw Italian sausage. Remove the casings to reveal a delicious, flavorful, and spiced sausage. The sausage is sautéed with onions and...

Leftover holiday turkey can be used the next day to make a hearty, delicious casserole with pasta and bubbly, gooey cheese. The shredded turkey is tossed in a spicy...

Pasta Puttanesca gets its name from the workers in Italian brothels, who didn't spend much time preparing food and used whatever was most often in the refrigerator, which...

Making homemade ravioli from scratch isn't as difficult as it seems, especially if you have a pasta machine. It will help you get perfectly smooth dough and neat ravioli, just like store-bought. Ingredients...

Spaghetti carbonara is a delicious Italian pasta dish served in a delicate egg sauce, generously topped with grated Parmesan cheese and crispy pieces of pancetta. It's even more filling when paired with traditional...

This recipe takes Italian potato gnocchi and makes them a little differently: instead of boiling them, they're pan-fried in olive oil until they're crispy and golden brown.

This pasta casserole, loaded with gooey cheese, meat, and a golden crust, is a great idea for a hearty breakfast or dinner that everyone will love. All you need is a frying pan,...

Fragrant garlic oil adds a unique flavor to this simple dish. Flavor the olive oil by lightly frying the garlic in it, being careful not to let it brown, which will make the oil bitter. Then...

This low-calorie vegan version of the classic American dish, mac 'n' cheese, tastes like macaroni and cheese sauce. The sauce is creamy, with a pleasant yellowish hue thanks to...

This Italian-style pasta is incredibly quick and easy to prepare. Treat yourself to a special dinner at the end of a workday with minimal effort. Boiled penne pasta...