Recipes for main courses using pasta

Natural boneless pork loin cutlets are pan-fried until crispy, then simmered in a light tomato glaze with apples, shallots, and cheese-potato dumplings. This...

Jeff Mauro gave his take on mac 'n' cheese a Western twist, adding smoked mozzarella, tangy barbecue sauce, and a crispy potato chip topping. For this dish, look for the...

These Italian rolls are made using lasagna sheets. Boil them, wrap each with artichoke and spinach filling, and bake the rollatili with cheese sauce and a layer of grated cheese until...

This quick and easy dinner is perfect for weeknights, and you'll definitely want to make it all summer long. It's impossible not to fall in love with the delicious combination of fresh leeks,...

Turn pasta and sausage into a hearty casserole that's perfect for a midweek dinner or a Sunday family lunch. No need to pre-boil the pasta. Just...

Dishes like mac 'n' cheese and chicken Florentine share one common ingredient: a velvety cheese sauce that serves as the link between the pasta, chicken, spinach, and vegetables. In...

During the autumn months, we want to enjoy pumpkin dishes as often as possible, and this lasagna will be a great addition to your collection of the best pumpkin recipes. The lasagna is prepared in the form of...

When the flavors of a classic Jewish meat deli and Italian pasta carbonara meet in one bowl, you're sure to want more! The highlight of this dish is the bagel topping (a mixture...

Vegetarian lasagna can be delicious when filled with cheese and spinach! For this recipe, make homemade tomato sauce, layer all the lasagna ingredients in a baking dish, and bake...

Sauté mushrooms with artichoke hearts, asparagus, carrots, and tomatoes and serve with green spinach fettuccine pasta for a delicious and filling vegetarian lunch. You can make...

This low-fat, dairy-free version of classic American mac 'n' cheese gets the flavor right with velvety yellow sauce, mashed cauliflower, vegan cheddar, and turmeric. And to...

Orzo pasta resembles rice in shape, so it can be cooked like risotto rice, gradually adding broth and plenty of cheese until you have a thick, creamy orzotto. Ri...

Add pulled pork to pasta with melting cheddar and mozzarella for a heartier and more filling meal. It's a great way to use up leftover meat from last night's dinner. Optional...

The genius of this recipe is that all the ingredients—wine, garlic, shrimp, and even the pasta—are cooked together in one pan. Just remember: don't defrost the shrimp! Otherwise, they'll...

Mac and cheese and cheeseburger lovers will love this flavor combination. This recipe is super quick and inexpensive, using ingredients you probably already have on hand. Rich, cheesy flavor...

Cooking tuna noodle casserole on a large baking sheet allows for even more creamy cheesy filling and a crispy crust on top. For the perfect topping, mix in some breadcrumbs...

If you want to make your own fresh pasta but don't have a special machine or the necessary skills, try making spaetzle! The only special equipment you'll need is a colander, and the dough doesn't even...

This Moroccan-style dish is ready in just half an hour and is perfect for both special occasions and everyday meals. The beef steak is rubbed with the Moroccan spice blend ras el hanout and grilled...

This scrambled egg dish is Giada De Laurentiis's husband, Todd,'s favorite breakfast. It's made with whatever was left in the fridge from last night's dinner: meat, cooked pasta, cooked vegetables, and cheese. Everything...

Crispy breaded chicken Parmesan, topped with tomato sauce and melting mozzarella, served with spaghetti in homemade marinara sauce makes for a delicious Italian-inspired dinner perfect for a special occasion.

This Chicken Parmesan Lasagna Cheese Meal features layers of crispy, breaded fried chicken cutlets, tomato sauce, and three cheeses (mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan). Serve...

This hearty Asian-inspired bowl is a perfectly balanced, complete meal with healthy carbs, fiber, and protein. It's also delicious. Brown rice is served with stir-fried napa cabbage,...

This tuna and noodle casserole is cooked on a large baking sheet and turns out creamy inside, with a gooey cheesy filling and a crispy topping. The best topping is a combination of chopped...

Chicken breasts are rubbed with a mixture of salt, black pepper, paprika, and brown sugar and fried until a delicious, sweet and spicy crust forms. Prepare a delicious sauce made with sweet dates, salted...

Keeping your fridge and pantry stocked is key to whipping up delicious midweek meals in minutes. For this flavorful pasta, you'll need lemon,...

This pasta recipe is made from pantry staples—dinner has never been easier! Just keep some tomato powder on hand. With this seasoning, you can make pasta in tomato sauce without the tomatoes.

A delicious vegetarian take on protein-rich pasta. It's made with chickpeas and pecorino cheese in a light tomato sauce, and each serving is topped with crispy breadcrumbs and...

This simple, vegetable-filled dish is ready in minutes and makes the whole family happy: kids who love pasta but don't like vegetables, and parents who...

Forget plain buttered pasta for dinner! Instead, try this vegetable-packed buttered pasta version that's ready in minutes and kids will love, even...

This quick and easy pasta is filled with rich mushrooms and sweet butternut squash, which complement each other beautifully, while grated Parmesan adds creaminess and flavor to the light sauce...

This recipe makes it easy to whip up a midweek dinner. Dark green broccoli, spinach, and parsley are tossed with butter, then the green butter is just...

For this casserole, you don't need to fry the meat or boil the pasta. Simply layer them in a baking dish with alternating layers of sauce, raw sausage, and cheese, cover with foil, and bake.

Italian sausage and sautéed mushrooms make this pasta casserole special. Three cheeses—ricotta, pecorino, and mozzarella—add even more flavor. They're all completely different, including in...

Raw, natural sausages are a delicious substitute for ground meat in lasagna sauce. Remove the casings and add them to the sauce; the sausage itself already contains enough seasoning and salt. And...

Store-bought chilled ravioli are the perfect ingredient for a quick, delicious dinner, as they cook quickly and come with a variety of fillings. A few extra ingredients transform them into...

The name "acio e uova" translates from Italian as "cheese and eggs." This Neapolitan dish is traditionally made with short, tubular pasta in a thick, creamy sauce. As in...

Vermicelli is lightly fried until golden brown, then cooked in a rich broth flavored with spices, chipotle peppers, and tomatoes. This is sopa seca (Spanish dry soup), one of the most popular...

At the height of the season, you can find tomatoes of all shapes, sizes, and colors at the farmers' market. For this sunny pasta, you'll need yellow cherry tomatoes, sweet and flavorful, screaming summer. ...

Shrimp scampi is loved for its simplicity of preparation and yet its exquisite appearance, for the fact that it takes less than half an hour to cook, and for its incredible sauce of butter, dry white wine, and garlic.

This classic Italian dish is made with just four basic ingredients—spaghetti, olive oil, black pepper, and Parmesan—so they all need to be of the highest quality. The key...

This recipe was created in response to a challenge: to make a low-calorie version of mac 'n' cheese that was healthy, simple, yet just as delicious as the original. In the end, it was just three...

Spaghetti pie is a traditional Italian dish typically made with leftover pasta. This version is made with freshly cooked spaghetti, two types of cheese, and tons of fresh herbs, resulting in...

This simple dish has everything that makes beef stroganoff so popular, except chicken is used instead of beef. Golden-brown chicken breast pieces are simmered in...

Only after tasting this intricate chessboard-style dish will your guests realize they're in the midst of beef stroganoff, presented haute cuisine style. It features mushrooms, beef, sour cream, and...

This pasta casserole has everything you love about lasagna: a savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melting mozzarella bubbling around the edges. But instead of flat lasagna noodles, it uses...

Chicken breast pieces for this salad are poached in a peanut butter broth, infusing it with a pleasant nutty flavor. The delicious broth then becomes the base for the Asian-inspired salad dressing...

Mac and cheese is a dish that everyone loves, from adults to children. A silky cheese sauce with sun-dried tomato chunks envelops each noodle under a layer of crispy breadcrumbs.