Recipes for main courses using pasta

Chow mein is a Chinese dish that has spread far beyond China's borders and, thanks to immigrants, has become popular around the world. It consists of stir-fried vegetables with noodles in Asian...

To fully enjoy the amazing flavor of these Thai noodles, don't skip any of the ingredients, especially the pad thai sauce, which gives the dish a rich, juicy flavor and a mouth-watering...

Although manti are popular among many cultures, their shape, preparation method, and presentation vary across regions. Modern Turkish manti are most often shaped as small...

The Chinese dish dan dan originated in Sichuan Province and was originally considered a street food. Vendors would walk the streets carrying a long stick over their shoulders, with a basket of hot...

A great alternative to rice in pilaf is spelt with a little Italian pasta. You can use orzo, which is small, about the size of rice grains, or finely chopped...

You can make a delicious Asian stir-fry ramen using inexpensive instant noodles. A wild mushroom blend imparts a wonderful natural aroma and flavor to the noodles. You can...

For this simple casserole, use hollow pasta. Pasta tubes can come in different sizes, but they need to hold enough sauce to keep the casserole moist and not...

Chili is a bean and ground meat dish. It can also be used as a pasta dressing. Make a low-calorie dinner with spaghetti and Mexican chili sauce made from...

This thick and rich pork shoulder soup with rice noodles and bok choy is made in a slow cooker, where all the flavors meld together over a long, low heat and...

Orzo pasta is a small pasta made from rice or wheat. Cook it in a cheese sauce and serve with oven-baked mushrooms. For this dish, don't boil the pasta separately, but...

Looking at this delicious pasta casserole with chicken sausage and sweet peppers, covered with a crispy cheese crust, you can just imagine how it languished in the oven, where all the...

Although Italian lasagna is traditionally baked in the oven, an equally delicious version can be made in a slow cooker. And best of all, it's very simple. Prepare the filling, in this...

An easy recipe for a delicious Asian-style pork appetizer with rice noodles. For this recipe, you'll need ready-made, bone-in, natural pork loin cutlets. A great way to use up leftovers is with...

While Mac 'n' Cheese is a traditional American dish of macaroni and cheese sauce, give it a Mexican twist by adding canned tomatoes in their own juice, chili peppers, and a...

The American dish Mac 'n' Cheese, or macaroni and cheese, is more than just macaroni topped with cheese; it's a delicious dish that's always a hit, whether it's for breakfast, dinner, or a get-together with friends. In...

Macaroni and Cheese (or Mac'n'Cheese) is a classic American dish. The dish consists of macaroni cones in a cheese sauce, baked in a casserole under a crispy...

"You can never have too much cheese" is a saying that's fully justified in the following recipe. The dish uses three different types of this dairy product. Popular in Canada, the UK, and the US...

Traditional macaroni and cheese gets a new twist with the popular American ranch dressing, a blend of mayonnaise, yogurt, dried parsley, dill, onion, garlic, and salt and pepper.

This vegetarian lasagna perfectly combines two things that go together perfectly: a hot cheese sandwich and tomato soup. Such a delicious and comforting home-cooked dish...

Even though the dish is quite filling, you'll want to eat every last tube of pasta. And that's no surprise, as ordinary pasta with sauce takes on the appearance of a beautiful pie, which...

Make homemade noodles by adding a couple of avocados to the dough instead of eggs. The natural fats they contain make the dough soft, tender, and elastic. Plus, the noodles gain...

Buffalo wings, a popular American culinary staple, have a distinctive, traditional flavor that makes them beloved across the country and beyond. They're a blend of the flavors of deep-fried chicken wings in a spicy...

This ultra-thin pasta, whose name literally means "angel hair," has a delicate texture and pairs perfectly with a sun-dried tomato sauce and goat cheese. The dish doesn't require much time to prepare...

Make spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce, Italian style. For this dish, boil the spaghetti separately, bake the meatballs in the oven, and make the tomato sauce. Then combine everything and...

Boiled egg noodles will acquire a more tender and creamy texture if you add butter and crème fraîche, a thick French sour cream. Nutmeg will pleasantly enhance the creamy flavor of the noodles...

Linguine pasta is traditionally served with seafood, and this recipe is no exception. Boil the pasta and toss it in a sauce of fried bacon and onions, tomato puree, and cream, which will smooth out...

Mac 'n' Cheese Casserole, made with macaroni and cheese sauce, will gain more richness, an interesting texture, and a new flavor when made with a vegetable mix of broccoli and cauliflower. And a spoonful of Dijon...

Prepare a gift for your loved ones for a holiday dinner that's sure to be a surprise. A delicious pasta casserole with gooey cheese, spinach, and meatballs in a tomato sauce...

Fettuccine pasta with chicken in a delicious creamy sauce, made even creamier by the addition of Gruyere and Parmesan cheese. A pinch of fresh nutmeg adds just the right amount of...

This rich meat sauce is well worth becoming your regular Sunday dinner. Its amazing flavor is achieved by cooking several types of meat in a tomato sauce...

Four cheeses—mozzarella, Parmesan, ricotta, and Asiago—will give your pasta an unforgettable flavor and stunning texture. And sun-dried tomato pieces in a fragrant sauce will add the necessary tomato flavor...

Curly kale adds a unique twist to this pasta, adding a delightful texture and flavor. To prepare the dish, first simmer the canned tomato sauce in your own...

Pasta, pork sausage gravy in white sauce, cheese, and spinach combine harmoniously in this lasagna, making it a delicious and filling breakfast. For the gravy, remove the pork sausage casings and fry...

Mac 'n' Cheese is an American dish that, although translated into Russian as macaroni and cheese, is actually something more delicious. After all, the macaroni isn't simply topped with cheese, it's cooked...

Cheese ravioli make a great base for this pizza, filling it with maximum flavor. The pizza will have a crispy, cheesy crust on the bottom, and the crust will be fluffy, cheesy, and chewy. Mix the cooked...

A spoonful of black caviar will transform even the most basic pasta into a truly royal dinner. Toss the cooked pasta with butter, lemon zest, and juice. These ingredients will perfectly highlight...

This tomato-and-meat sauce is known among Italians living on the East Coast of the United States as Sunday gravy. The name stems from tradition. It's on the last day of the week that Italians...

A hearty and delicious meat pasta that's quick to make with rich, flavorful ingredients. For the meat base, use prepared ground raw pork sausages, peeled from the casings. It...

Fettuccine pasta pairs best with creamy sauces. One option for making a creamy sauce is to combine butter, heavy cream, pecorino cheese, and egg yolk in a frying pan...

One of the simplest types of Italian pasta is pesto. Instead of using traditional basil, make pesto using rapini, an Italian kale leaf, also popular in...

Penne alla vodka (Italian for penne with vodka) is an Italian dish made with penne pasta (feathers) in a sauce made with tomato puree, heavy cream, and vodka. The recipe is believed to have originated in Italy...

Traditional Italian pasta Alfredo is fettuccine in butter and cream, topped with Parmesan cheese, which, when combined with the pasta liquid and butter, turns into a delicious sauce....

Autumn is the perfect time to make the most of seasonal, delicious, and healthy pumpkin in the kitchen. You can add variety to your pumpkin menu by making Italian pasta with pumpkin and goat cheese. Before...