Recipes for main courses using pasta

Shrimp lo mein is a popular Chinese dish that's easy to make at home and just as delicious as restaurant fare. Combine boiled whole-grain noodles with fried shrimp,...

This budget-friendly dish combines all the flavors and ingredients of a traditional pot roast. Just imagine it as a quick-cook pot roast! Just 200 grams of beef is enough to...

Natural bone-in pork chops are dredged in flour and pan-fried until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. The juices and white wine left in the pan...

This succulent lasagna is made with leftover roast turkey—a great way to treat your loved ones to a new dish the day after a big party. Serve with homemade tomato sauce and fried...

The next time you roast a chicken with Provencal herbs, toss a couple of handfuls of red or white grapes on the baking sheet next to it. Just one unusual ingredient, and the dish immediately...

Couscous isn't a grain, as some people think. It's actually a type of pasta made from durum wheat in the form of a grain. Couscous is most often found in stores...

Thin slices of beef, sweet and hot peppers, and two types of provolone cheese (a sharp, subtle nuttiness and a creamy, mild flavor) transform an everyday pasta casserole into a spectacular dish with...

This dish is a great way to get kids to eat vegetables, because everyone loves macaroni and cheese! You can also add green peas to the broccolini. When the mac and cheese is ready, sprinkle it on top...

Transform frozen store-bought potato vareniki into a complete vegetarian meal by pairing them with curried cabbage and a refreshing yogurt sauce. This recipe doesn't boil the vareniki, but...

The popular Italian pasta penne alla vodka meets a Bloody Mary in this flavorful tomato and vodka dish with celery, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce. By igniting the alcohol in a frying pan,...

Sweet butternut squash and salty, crunchy pieces of pancetta meet in this pasta for a unique and unusual combination. The pumpkin isn't added in the usual chunks, but...

If canned tuna is your main ingredient today, make it into an elegant dinner that's even perfect for serving to guests. It's a great alternative to tuna salad (goodbye...

This falafel is made with chickpeas, green peas, and fresh mint, resulting in a soft, crispy interior with a refreshing flavor. Fry until crispy and serve with aromatic bulgur...

"Pasticho is a Venezuelan version of lasagna, and in my opinion, it's a cross between a croque-monsieur and an Italian lasagna," shares recipe author Larisa Alvarez. "It has a rich flavor..."

Ragù, a stew prepared in northern Italy, is renowned for its heartiness and is made primarily with meat and a small amount of tomatoes. This recipe follows the Italian tradition, using beef...

Roasted broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella are a wonderful combination for pasta. It's sauce-free, but coated in the aromatic oil from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes. And reserve some of the starchy cooking water...

Lentils typically play a starring role in side dishes, but in this dish they play a secondary, yet no less important role: together with the fried pancetta, they imbue the pasta with a rich, full-bodied flavor and...

Pasta with mussels and shrimp in a light tomato sauce with celery is packed with a gamut of flavors, with spicy notes of chili and the subtle tartness of dry white wine. The seafood is ready in just a few...

Mulnaengmyeon is a cold noodle dish served in an ice-cold broth with various garnishes or toppings, which may vary from restaurant to restaurant. Although this dish is rarely made from scratch at home...

This salad is made with the fillings of the New Orleans muffuletta sandwich: pickled vegetables, olives, cheese, and deli meats. The addition of boiled tortellini and cheese makes it very filling and nutritious.

Pasta with tender red beans, savory bits of fried bacon, and tomatoes is a perfect midweek dinner dish when you need to feed the family quickly, deliciously, and without the hassle. You can...

Smoked cheese and creamy white beans make this pasta a very filling meatless dish. Spinach adds flavor and healthy fiber. And if you replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth, the pasta becomes...

For this recipe, you don't need to boil frozen potato vareniki; fry them directly in a pan. This will not only cut down on cooking time but also ensure the dough is thoroughly fried, so the vareniki...

This simple pasta casserole is a great way to use up leftover ham from last night's holiday party. Combine it with cooked pasta and green peas in a creamy sauce, top with cheese, and...

Imagine the best part of a lobster sandwich—a buttery bun, chunks of lobster, and fresh lemon—paired with everyone's favorite mac 'n' cheese. That's what awaits you in this crispy...

This easy version of sausage and bell pepper lasagna takes just 15 minutes of effort to make and will be on the table within an hour. You can also assemble it ahead of time and store it in...

How do you improve an already delicious pasta, linguine with clams? Add pork! More specifically, pancetta, an Italian variety of bacon. Pancetta adds another layer of flavor and aroma to this...

To add a more complex and deep flavor to this pasta, use several types of mushrooms, such as button mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, or shiitake mushrooms. They perfectly complement the natural Italian sausage in...

If you love the idea of ​​lasagna but want to make it less caloric, this recipe will help. Lasagna sheets are layered with a light ricotta and shallot sauce, chopped vegetables, and fresh...

Spaghetti will be lighter, juicier, and more refreshing if you combine it with thinly sliced ​​zucchini and lemon. You can use a spiralizer to cut the zucchini into thin noodles, or look for it in supermarkets...

If you love pumpkin in savory dishes, this meat side dish recipe won't disappoint. This vibrant Middle Eastern-style ptitim side dish balances the natural sweetness of butternut squash and dates...

Egg noodles with turkey sausage and sweet peppers are a perfect midweek dinner. But what really makes it delicious is the light sour cream sauce with paprika, garlic, and...

Hot pot (or hot cauliflower) is a delicious Chinese dinner prepared right at the table. It's more than just a simmering pot in the center of the table with appetizers arranged around it. It's a wonderful way to spend...

Contrary to popular belief, traditional manicotti (also known as cannelloni) are not store-bought wide tubes, but fresh sheets of pasta or crepes wrapped around a filling. They are special...

Roasted zucchini and a homemade tomato sauce bursting with aromatic herbs mingle with roasted bell peppers in this pasta casserole topped with two types of cheese—Pecorino and Provolone. Thanks to...

For this recipe, use spicy Italian sausage. It will add a rich flavor to the pasta casserole, filled with gooey fontina cheese, and the artichokes will add a touch of juiciness. Boil the pasta...

Artichoke hearts, roasted bell peppers, and black olives are combined with a fragrant tomato sauce, pasta, soppressata, and cheese, and baked until the cheese is bubbling. The tomato sauce...

Combine cooked pasta with pepperoni, sautéed cremini mushrooms, and homemade basil-parsley tomato sauce, then bake under a layer of mozzarella and...

Make a pasta casserole with juicy meatballs made from a mixture of ground beef and pork, topped with melty cheese and a homemade tomato sauce. Grill the meatballs in the oven, then...

How to make pasta with tomato sauce, eggplant, and mozzarella even better? Sprinkle more mozzarella on top and bake in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts and crisps beautifully.

Before grilling, brush the steak with olive oil, chopped thyme, and garlic for a wonderfully savory flavor. If you don't have a grill, use a grill pan. Serve the steak...