Recipes for main courses using pasta

These pesto ravioli are cooked entirely in one pan, meaning there's no need to boil water, drain it, and make the sauce separately. The starchy liquid left at the bottom of the pan...

At your next picnic, don't just shashlik, but these flavorful lamb burgers. This recipe details how to prep and pack the meat and other ingredients ahead of time, so you...

Just 200 grams of pork loin is enough to prepare a delicious dish for four people. Grilled eggplant and green beans help increase its volume, making it more...

Enjoy a delicious Mediterranean-style dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for both everyday and special occasions. Shrimp are marinated for a few minutes in a garlic-lemon...

Chicken thighs are rubbed with an Asian-inspired sauce and Chinese five-spice seasoning, then grilled for a deliciously savory and juicy finish. Serve with carrot and snow pea noodles...

This pasta salad with artichokes, roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, and olives looks like it came straight from a small French bistro. Stock your pantry with canned vegetables, and you can...

This recipe will help you master the art of preparing store-bought mac 'n' cheese, making it a homemade dish that's super meaty, juicy, and delicious. And the crispy corn chip topping with gooey cheddar...

This is a delicious alternative to Ree Drummond's famous chicken spaghetti casserole. It's loaded with vegetables and perfect if you have some leftover roast turkey and gravy after...

Orzo pasta with fragrant green onions, parsley, and dill makes a wonderful side dish for any meat, chicken, or fish dish. It's delicious served hot or cold, and is perfect for...

Orzo pasta is made with fresh herbs, zucchini, and crumbled feta to create a complete vegetarian meal or side dish that's delicious served hot or at room temperature.

Thanks to vegan sausage and Brussels sprouts, this pasta will be a hit with all your guests, vegans and meat-eaters alike. Caramelizing the vegetables (onions and Brussels sprouts) is the key to the vibrant flavor. When you...

To encourage kids to eat healthy zucchini, cook it with pasta! Everyone loves pasta. And in this recipe, the zucchini is simmered until it falls apart, and some of it turns into...

Orecchiette pasta is dressed with a sweet and spicy garlic olive oil and topped with toasted bread crumbs. Combined with grated Parmesan cheese, the garlic dressing infuses the pasta with complex flavor and...

Orecchiette pasta with broccoli rapini is a traditional dish of the Apulia region, which forms the heel of the Italian boot. To make the pasta more filling, it's topped with fried...

If you have just a little roast beef left in the fridge from last night's dinner, make the most of it and make this hearty orecchiette pasta salad with chunks of meat, bocconcini mozzarella,...

After boiling the noodles, don't discard all the water from the pan. This starchy liquid will be the perfect base for a light, buttery sauce. Toss the cooked noodles with fresh herbs, and you'll have...

If you're up for experimentation and unexpectedly delicious results, try making lasagna in a muffin tin with a hole in the center. This way, the lasagna will cook through from the outside in and from the center in, meaning...

Butter transforms many foods into masterpieces, and beef steak is no exception. A flat iron steak (cut from the shoulder of a beef steer) is basted with melted butter while grilling with thyme...

This macaroni and cheese sauce is packed with the vibrant flavor of Buffalo chicken wings, even though it's made without chicken. The secret lies in the perfect combination of hot sauce, butter,...

Lutein, the yellow pigment in corn, is a member of the carotenoid family, which are found in abundance in yellow, orange, and red fruits and vegetables. However, lutein isn't found everywhere: besides...

This simple recipe combines Italian gnocchi with Irish corned beef and braised cabbage. It's filling and delicious. And even though it's made from pre-made ingredients, the dish still looks...

Tender pork tenderloin cooks quickly and is perfect for stir-frying. Slice it thinly and sauté with eggplant, bell pepper, and ginger in a glossy Asian sauce.

This easy sauce with fresh grape tomatoes takes just minutes to make: simply sauté them whole in fragrant olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and you'll have...

French onion soup and chicken noodle soup meet in this delicious casserole with a tender filling and crisp topping. Toss cooked noodles with caramelized onions,...

This unique take on mac 'n' cheese offers a delicious combination of the sweetness of caramelized onions and the creamy tartness of two cheeses—cheddar and Gruyere. A crispy fried onion topping...

Cooked fusilli pasta is tossed with homemade tomato sauce, roasted butternut squash, and four types of cheese—fresh ricotta, mozzarella, gorgonzola, and parmesan—and baked until...

The cheesiest, juiciest, and most chewy chicken lasagna is made with four types of cheese: ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, and Asiago. For the sauce, use skinless, boneless chicken thighs.

Even without meat, lasagna can be incredibly delicious, especially if it contains four cheeses: goat cheese, Parmesan, mozzarella, and cottage cheese, which is a great substitute for traditional ricotta. For this recipe...

Bake pasta in a homemade tomato sauce with mushrooms, bacon, and four types of cheese – ricotta, Asiago, Parmesan, and mozzarella – for a gooey casserole that kids and...

These fragrant dumplings are filled with a whole bouquet of aromatic herbs. After boiling in water or steaming, they turn out plump and tender. Add them to soup, broth, or serve as a side dish with baked poultry.

If you have a can of white beans and a jar of sun-dried tomatoes in your pantry, pair them together in this delicious pasta salad! Celery adds a rich, juicy flavor and...

If you love pasta in a thick, cheesy sauce, you'll definitely love this casserole, literally bursting with gooey Parmesan cheese, salty bits of pancetta, and green peas. And top it off with a tender casserole...

These shell pasta shells are baked in a rich tomato sauce with mushrooms, eggplant, salami slices, and plenty of cheese, and thanks to their shape, they're literally filled with all this deliciousness...

Pasta horns are tossed with chicken, corn, black beans, onions, and tomatoes in a creamy cilantro dressing for a delicious, filling Mexican-inspired salad. Perfect for...

Put down your fork and grab a large spoon to enjoy this smooth, creamy orzo pasta with refreshing notes of citrus and greenery. Heavy cream and butter add a touch of...

This ziti pasta salad is packed with the vibrant flavors of the popular BLT combination (bacon, lettuce, and tomato), but instead of the traditional lettuce, use arugula. Its zesty note elevates the salad's flavor...

Roasted bell peppers complement olive-oil-sautéed shrimp perfectly in this hearty and delicious farfalle pasta salad, tossed in a creamy dressing with fresh parsley, celery, and...

Dress this pasta salad with green peas and ham with a creamy dressing topped with fresh mint and parsley for a perfect spring treat for Easter, just when everyone's missing...

Grilled chicken adds flavor to this pasta salad, while broccoli adds juiciness. The chicken breast can be grilled on an outdoor grill, an electric grill, or a grill pan.

This rich, cheesy pasta casserole in tomato sauce is filled with eggplant and chunks of pepperoni, which add a zesty flavor. Another secret to this casserole's delicious taste is...

Enjoy the best flavors of summer all year long with this pasta salad with corn and tomatoes in a creamy sour cream dressing with green onions. Frozen corn is always...

You can even make delicious seafood pasta on a campfire while camping, by making a small batch at home. Your secret weapon is thin capellini (angel hair) pasta, which is boiled...

Transform your favorite macaroni and cheese into a crispy party appetizer. To prepare, freeze the mac and cheese slightly, cut into squares, and deep-fry until coated on the outside.

This recipe turns Italian pasta alla vodka into a perfect appetizer for house parties. Your guests will never have tasted anything like this! Deep-fry the cooked pasta shells to...

"Dim sum literally translates as 'filling the heart.' And I love filling my belly with this Cantonese breakfast!" shares Jet Tila. "It originated in small teahouses in southern China, where tea..."

Rich shiitake mushrooms, sweet pumpkin, and ginger make a perfect combination for autumn wonton filling. The wontons are deep-fried, creating a deliciously crispy texture with a tender vegetable filling.

During the New Year, the Chinese eat a lot of dumplings, which symbolize wealth for the coming year: pieces of dough filled with meat and vegetables resemble money purses. These wontons,...

Crispy-skirted dumplings are essentially pan-fried dumplings with a thin, crispy outer layer. They're popular at izakayas throughout Japan, where they're called hanetsuki gyoza (gyoza with...

This salad of sweet grape tomatoes, fresh baby corn, boiled gemelli pasta with herbs, and aromatic pieces of fried bacon in a homemade ranch dressing is a true summer favorite.