Recipes for main courses using pasta

This Thai-inspired paste will captivate everyone with its explosive flavor, featuring notes of coconut, curry, peanuts, lime, and chili. Besides its incredible taste, it's rich in protein and fiber, and it's super quick and easy to make.

Orzo pasta resembles rice in shape, and when combined with lemon, cream, and Parmesan, it turns this dish into a delicious, creamy risotto. But unlike risotto, you won't have to stand over...

Bacon, cream, and Parmesan make this dish incredibly delicious, just like at a restaurant. The chicken and bacon are fried separately in a pan, then quickly cooked in the remaining juices...

This American take on mac 'n' cheese is ready in just half an hour and requires no oven baking. In addition to cheese sauce and pasta, it also includes pieces of fried chicken and...

This simple Italian pasta dish features farfalle (bow-shaped pasta) and broccoli florets, but what makes it special is the dressing of anchovies, garlic, and peppers, sautéed in a blend of quality olive oil and...

The base of this bowl is instant noodles. Throw away the seasoning packets and make a delicious sauce for the noodles using peanut butter, sesame oil, and hot sauce. Serve...

It's hard to find anyone who doesn't love Italian lasagna, a multi-layered casserole loaded with meat sauce, tons of cheese, and, naturally, calories. This recipe will help you make this delicious dish...

Seafood is a superb ingredient for a quick dinner with an impressive presentation. For example, Italian pasta alle vongole cooks in minutes, and clams in their shells transform it into...

The secret ingredient in this dish is time (though thyme is probably a factor too). Let the pork simmer slowly in a tomato sauce with vegetables, spices, and red wine for a couple of hours, and you'll be amazed...

Italian Pomodoro pasta is the perfect dish for a quick yet delicious dinner. Use canned tomatoes in their own juice in the sauce for a summery flavor.

In addition to ground turkey, these meatballs include a whole bunch of healthy kale, which infuses them with vitamins and gives the meatballs a vibrant green color. Crushed oats...

The highlight of this healthy, fiber-packed dish is the baked turkey meatballs. You can bake them and serve them separately as an appetizer with a dipping sauce, or mix them with boiled...

Meatballs in pasta sauce are a great hearty dish for a big family dinner. They're quick to prepare and incredibly tasty with minimal fat. Add some bread crumbs, grated...

This dish takes just 20 minutes to prepare—perfect for a quick, tasty dinner after a hard day or a Sunday family lunch. For the sauce, you'll need canned...

Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to make this decadent pasta dish, combining French "Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic" and creamy Italian "Alfredo" in one dish. If you both...

You'll be surprised how easy this recipe is to make gnocchi, the Italian potato dumplings typically eaten with pesto, tomato sauce, or simply butter. For the dough, you'll need...

A heart-shaped cake pan with a hole in the center can be used not only for sweet baked goods but also for making a delicious lasagna for Valentine's Day. Follow this step-by-step recipe to...

This exquisite dish takes less than half an hour to prepare, yet it's delicious and beautiful, just like in a restaurant. Cooked linguine pasta is mixed with cooked large shrimp...

A delicious Italian-style casserole for a delicious family dinner. Cooked penne pasta is tossed with a creamy tomato sauce with fennel and fried pancetta and then layered on the bottom of a...

Infuse this cheese-based pasta casserole with a whole bouquet of vibrant flavors by adding bacon, green onions, garlic, and a touch of cayenne pepper. A blend of Asiago and provolone cheeses also adds a richer flavor.

Ina Garten tops a traditional mac 'n' cheese casserole with slices of fresh tomatoes, which add a sweet, intriguing twist to a delicious cheesy sauce made from a blend of viscous Gruyere and tangy...

If you have some pasta, canned mushrooms, packeted broth, a can of unsweetened condensed milk, and a selection of seasonings and dried herbs in your pantry, you can make some delicious pasta! Excellent...

Alton Brown has transformed a popular college dish into a luxurious homemade ramen with shrimp and mushrooms in foil packets. The impressive presentation and superb flavor will leave no one indifferent.

This version of the famous American mac 'n' cheese casserole has a unique flavor, and it's not just due to the blend of four different cheeses—Monterey Jack, sharp cheddar, ricotta, and Parmesan. The cheese...

Tetrazzini is an American casserole made with pieces of poultry, vegetables, mushrooms, and noodles in a silky cheese sauce. The chicken, cauliflower, and egg noodles are boiled separately, and then...

What's called halushki in the US is a simplified version of a traditional Eastern European dish: instead of pieces of fresh dough, wide egg noodles are used. The noodles...

The meat sauce for Sardinian spaghetti is made from raw Italian sausages with fennel, which are cut into small pieces, fried until golden brown, and then simmered with tomatoes and...

This vegetarian lasagna recipe uses fried portobello mushrooms—the most flavorful and meaty variety of mushroom—instead of meat sauce. Their flavor is perfectly complemented by béchamel sauce with a pinch of...

To make this Middle Eastern-style side dish, ptitim is simmered in chicken broth with sautéed onions and spices, then tossed with fresh herbs, chopped dates,...

This vegetarian lo mein noodle recipe is packed with protein, fiber, and a rich Asian flavor from ginger, spicy jalapeño, soy, and oyster...

This casserole is made with store-bought mushroom ravioli. Boil them while you prepare a meat sauce in a frying pan with tomatoes, mushrooms, and ground Italian sausage.

Chicken thighs are first pan-fried until crispy and golden brown, then finished in the oven. Served with buckwheat soba noodles tossed with chopped fresh kale and...

The combination of spinach, artichokes, and cream cheese is widely used in the West for various appetizers. It's also a popular filling for Italian pasta, which you can also serve as...

These mini lasagnas are made in individual ramekins; they look elegant and taste incredible! You'll need two sheets of cooked lasagna for each ramekin. Follow these instructions...

To liven up the wait for the main course, serve your guests a delicious appetizer of thin capellini (angel hair) pasta in a creamy lemon sauce with a dollop of caviar. It looks luxurious, and the combination...

Shrimp scampi is a quick and delicious dish that's perfect for both everyday meals and holiday treats. Peeled shrimp are quickly pan-fried and brought to a boil...

This recipe transforms a simple homemade dish like macaroni and cheese into a sophisticated delicacy. It's all thanks to the addition of real lobster meat, sautéed in brown butter, and a sauce...

The highlight of this pasta is the brown butter, which imbues the dish with a pleasant creamy, nutty flavor. Combine bowtie pasta, roasted cauliflower, lemon juice, and anchovies for...

Lamb ragù is a popular meat pasta sauce in Italian cuisine. The secret to its delicious flavor lies in the cooking time. It's a fairly lengthy process and takes...

Traditional Italian cuisine can hardly be called spicy. Spicy, aromatic, and piquant, but truly spicy dishes are few and far between. One such dish is pasta "Arrabbiata," originally from...

This mouth-watering pasta in a creamy Alfredo sauce is a sure-fire dinner option for any occasion. The creamy sauce features heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese—a combination few...

Transform everyone's favorite pasta in a gooey cheese sauce into a healthy dish, filling it with plenty of vegetables. Plus, it's made with whole-grain pasta, which is...

Make a delicious vegetarian dinner with store-bought pumpkin ravioli, even a holiday favorite. Boil the ravioli until tender and mix...

If you want to enjoy delicious pasta while also getting the most nutrition, choose whole-grain spaghetti. Pair it with vegetables and you'll have a delicious, nutrient-packed meal...

This macaroni and cheese is truly a special dish, filled with three types of cheese: Muenster, Cheddar, and Parmesan. After baking, they meld into a rich, creamy sauce, which is then topped with...

Spice up your weeknight with a quick, simple, yet sophisticated Italian-style dinner. Store-bought spinach and cheese ravioli are boiled and served in a delicious homemade tomato-garlic sauce...

Linguine pasta with shrimp and scallops in a light white wine sauce thickened with butter is a perfect dish for special occasions. You'll be delighted not only with the...

Chinese dan dan noodles are boiled egg noodles, drenched in broth and topped with vegetables and meat. They're very spicy, rich in vibrant flavors, and a favorite among all...

Boiled pasta shells are filled with a cheese filling and baked in the oven with a vegetable sauce until the cheese is melted. To prepare, take the largest shells and boil them until...