Recipes for main courses using pasta

This hearty Asian-inspired frittata is made with ramen noodles (or instant noodles) and ground chicken. Its delicious, distinctive flavor comes from dark sesame oil, oyster sauce, and...

Wide Italian pappardelle pasta is mixed with a slow-cooked beef ragù. The beef is placed in a pot with tomatoes, red wine, tomato paste, and spices and cooked...

Fresh homemade pasta is incomparable to store-bought pasta, as you can customize it with your own ingredients to create a unique product you won't find on store shelves. If you have a pasta machine...

To transform rice noodles with vegetables and steak into a delicious Thai dish, you'll need a few seasonings typical of this cuisine: Thai red curry paste, fish sauce, lime juice, and...

Asparagus and corn kernels give this Pasta Primavera its vibrant spring look and flavor, while fennel root and the aromatic herbs of parsley and tarragon complement it beautifully. The vegetables are lightly sautéed in a pan...

Cavatelli pasta is one of the most suitable small pasta types for cooking with sauces. Shaped like tiny shells, they fill up with sauce, thus delivering tons of flavor. Prepare the pasta...

Make delicious Swedish meatballs using fried mushrooms instead of meat. To ensure the mince is sticky and dense, and the meatballs stay together, mix the mushrooms with egg and cooked quinoa.

Even vegetarian pasta will be amazingly delicious when served with a vibrant sauce. To make fettuccine with pesto, use green fettuccine, tinted with spinach, so your...

A simple and quick Italian pasta recipe, bursting with vibrant flavors from sweet cherry tomatoes, olives, the white wine in which the chicken is braised, and aromatic spices. The preparation...

To make these noodles, use whole-grain spaghetti; it not only looks "Asian" but also adds healthy fiber and a subtle nutty flavor. And for real...

These zucchini boats are made with leftover sweet and sour meatballs, also known as sweet and sour meatballs, which are also included below, but if you decide not to make the meatballs, you can...

A simple recipe for a delicious and healthy Mediterranean pasta. To prepare it, capellini (or "angel hair") pasta is boiled and mixed with raw salsa, also known as "salsa cruda."

This rich and chewy macaroni and cheese casserole is infused with the flavors of three different cheeses: Parmesan, fontina, and mozzarella. It's quick and easy to make, yet looks festive, especially if...

Even on the grill, you can make a healthy and delicious pasta with eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes. Raw pasta and vegetables are covered in a mixture of water and white wine, sealed together with spices...

Serve your favorite dish for breakfast, and it'll be perfect, especially if it's a holiday and you're craving something delicious. Make a popular home-cooked dish, called mac 'n' cheese in America...

These Japanese-style noodles can be eaten cold, like a salad, making them perfect for a lunchbox to take to work or a picnic. They're packed with healthy fiber,...

This dish uses whole-grain penne pasta, which, unlike traditional wheat pasta, is rich in fiber and has a slightly nutty flavor. Boil it and mix...

Israeli couscous, or ptitim, only vaguely resembles the traditional Maghreb grain, but it can be used to make an equally delicious side dish, filled with spices and fruits in...

In this pesto, some of the basil is replaced with broccoli, making the sauce more filling and softening its overly strong flavor. And using walnuts instead of traditional...

BLT is a classic combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato, perfect not only for salads and sandwiches but also for making delicious pasta. The dish is cooked in one pan, first...

A recipe for a low-calorie and healthy vegetarian lasagna with pumpkin and spinach. We recommend using no-boil lasagna noodles to save time. Instead...

The American dish mac 'n' cheese is traditionally made with macaroni and cheese sauce. It's typically rich and fatty. This recipe offers a lower-calorie, healthier alternative...

Boil whole-wheat spaghetti and serve it with light Italian meatballs in tomato sauce. To make the meatballs less fatty and caloric, replace some of the meat with mushrooms. Also...

In addition to ground beef, these healthy meatballs are made with mashed black beans and kale. These ingredients add even more protein and...

You can significantly reduce the amount of carbohydrates and calories in your meal by replacing some of the pasta with thin, narrow zucchini strips. This will make the dish healthier, but at the same time, you won't have to...

Store-bought raw Italian sausages in natural casings provide you with delicious ground meat without the hassle. Simply remove the casings, and your ground chicken, seasoned with the essential Italian spices, is ready to eat.

Italian linguine pasta is most often prepared with seafood, and it pairs especially well with plump, firm shrimp. Combine the cooked pasta with sautéed shallots and...

Tortellini are small Italian dumplings typically served as pasta. But they also make a delicious light soup. Boil the cheese-filled tortellini in chicken broth and serve...

Escarole and sugar snap peas will infuse your pasta with spring freshness and juiciness. The greens and peas are simmered in a delicately flavored sauce of white wine, olive oil, and butter...

Oven-baked shrimp retain more flavor and acquire a unique aroma that distinguishes them from boiled shrimp. However, even when cooking them in the oven, it's important not to overcook them and bake them just until...

A hearty pasta with a refreshing flavor that comes not only from lemon but also from fresh herbs and blanched broccoli florets. The broccoli is boiled for a couple of minutes and then rinsed with cold water...

This Italian pasta combines ingredients of three colors: red sun-dried tomatoes and radicchio, white penne pasta, chicken breast and Parmesan, and greens like arugula, basil, and...

Although this pasta's name sounds like an Italian delicacy, it was actually invented in America. And the word "primavera" translates from Italian as "spring." And indeed, the pasta looks...

When you open the finished package of this dish, you'll immediately be enveloped by the exotic aroma of Thai seafood noodles, which harmoniously combines notes of coconut, lemongrass, and curry paste.

This dish is made with colorful penne pasta made with vegetable juices. Boil it and combine it with pieces of fried chicken, peas braised in lemon juice and water, spinach, and fresh...

If you love risotto but want something quicker and less complicated, orzo pasta is just the thing. It looks like rice grains and cooks in a way that gives it a...

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are grilled on an outdoor or indoor grill until they're charred with delicious grill marks, then sliced ​​and served with a creamy pasta garnish. This...

This pasta with vegetable sauce is unique because it's made with roasted bell peppers instead of the usual tomatoes. They give the pasta a stunning and unique flavor, and the feta cheese makes it even more...

You can make a delicious and interesting pasta with more than just meat or seafood. Walnuts are an excellent ingredient. They add a deep, rich flavor with oriental...

This dish perfectly balances carbohydrates from the pasta and protein from the shrimp, while the greens provide fiber and the tomatoes, garlic, and basil add a delicious flavor and aroma...

The traditional American dish shrimp scampi is made with shrimp sautéed in butter, garlic, and white wine. This recipe also produces a lighter sauce, without...

Italian pasta puttanesca is one of the easiest to prepare. Its name, according to the most common theory, comes from that very word that needs no translation. It is believed that...

The combination of smoked bacon and kimchi sauerkraut gives this Korean-inspired dish a fantastic flavor. Separately, boil the broccolini—a relative of broccoli with longer, juicier stems—and...

Zucchini ribbons add an interesting appearance and extra juiciness to this shrimp pasta. They're easy to slice with a vegetable peeler. Pan-fry the shrimp in olive oil with...