Recipes for main courses using pasta

Whole-wheat spaghetti with shrimp and white beans is a quick, healthy, and, most importantly, delicious dinner that's perfect for midweek or special occasions. When you combine...

Crispy pan-fried noodles originated in Shanghai and the Suzhou region of China. When Shanghainese immigrated to Hong Kong, this dish became very popular there. It is known by several names...

Roasted hazelnuts bring out the nutty flavor of the whole-wheat pasta in this recipe. Add peppery arugula, pecorino cheese, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a quick and delicious...

Toss cooked pasta with asparagus, canned cannellini beans, and crumbled feta for a dish perfect for summer. For a neat look, slice the asparagus...

To ensure the noodles are perfectly coated, use only half the peanut sauce, adding the spaghetti cooking water. This will make the sauce light and coat the noodles and vegetables well.

This simple, light summer pasta gets a burst of flavor from brined shrimp, sweet peppers, and a generous splash of rosé. A splash of heavy cream makes the sauce creamier and richer, and...

This macaroni and cheese can be made ahead of time and grilled or smoked while you're finishing other dishes, making it the perfect side dish for a barbecue. Just one spoonful of sauce...

Try macaroni in a luxurious, silky sauce made with three types of cheese (cheddar, cream cheese, and American), added in equal parts. White pepper and mustard powder add a light...

This delicious pasta dish is ready in under 30 minutes and requires just six ingredients. Gorgonzola gives the spaghetti a creamy flavor that's well-balanced by the Parmesan and spinach, and...

Even on the laziest day, you can prepare a true Mediterranean-style masterpiece for dinner: simply place the spaghetti and all the ingredients in a large skillet, cover with water, and...

Combine boiled ptitim with a homemade, thick tomato sauce, infused with the spicy aromas of rosemary and garlic, and serve as a side dish to any meat or poultry dish. Cooking time for ptitim can vary...

To create the perfect Italian stuffed shells with a delicate, creamy filling, three different types of cheese—ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan—are used. This creamy...

For this mac 'n' cheese recipe, you don't need to cook the pasta separately: it's cooked directly in milk, creating a thick, milky, starchy base for the sauce. Three types of cheese...

Penne alla vodka (penne with vodka) is a classic Italian dish, beloved for its simplicity and vibrant flavor. This recipe makes it even easier. No cooking required...

What could be easier than cooking pasta in sauce in one pot?! No need to wait for the water to boil: all the ingredients are combined in one pot, and as they cook...

With the first asparagus sprouting, it's time to enjoy the vibrant spring flavors of Primavera pasta. Farfalle pasta (bow ties) in a creamy sauce and loaded with green vegetables is quick and easy to prepare—all in one...

This simple, classic pasta dish just got even easier: all the ingredients are cooked together in one pot. The sauce reduces and thickens while the spaghetti cooks, eliminating the need to drain...

This delicious pasta Bolognese recipe is for those who don't want to spend all day at the stove. Firstly, the dish cooks quickly, and secondly, you only need one pot, so no messy...

These Mexican-style noodles can be served as a vegetarian main dish or as a side dish with meat. You can use either small spider web vermicelli or broken spaghetti. First...

Contrary to popular belief, traditional fettuccine pasta in Alfredo sauce doesn't contain a drop of cream or milk. So if you're out of cream, it's time to learn how to make...

A great way to make delicious and quick gnocchi. Boiled potato dumplings are tossed with a spicy creamy sauce, sprinkled with a generous amount of grated cheese, and baked in the oven at...

Orecchiette pasta, shaped like deep ears, is specially designed for sauces to retain as much of the delicious liquid as possible. In this recipe, it's prepared with a light sauce made from canned...

"When people ask me what my favorite home-cooked meal is, I have a hard time choosing between a big bowl of hearty stew and a mac and cheese casserole," says Ina Garten. "And with this...

The tomato and basil sauce in this recipe finds its perfect match: bucatini pasta, which resembles thick but hollow spaghetti. Sliced ​​eggplant and zucchini are briefly marinated beforehand...

Macaroni and cheese with meatballs is a dish the whole family will love. It's delicious and quick to make. The meatballs are formed from raw sausage, removed from the casing, baked in the oven, and served with...

The star of this lasagna is the agnolotti stuffed with "Four Cheeses" (similar to ravioli). They replace traditional lasagna sheets and, when combined with mozzarella and Parmesan, make this dish a lover's dream...

"I made this garlic dish for my in-laws, who usually don't like the taste, but they ate every last bite! My husband was so happy to see his parents FINALLY accept...

Do you know how to properly mix ground meat so that the meatballs turn out light, juicy, and almost airy? You need to do this with the tines of two forks, carefully distributing the ingredients without...

This dish, packed with all the flavors of a Caesar salad, is made from start to finish in one pot, making cleanup a breeze. The pasta is cooked directly in milk, which is then topped with...

Make ground beef stroganoff-style with fried mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce. It's quicker than traditional beef cuts. Cook the pasta for garnish in the same...

Spaghetti with meatballs in a rich tomato sauce is a traditional Italian dish, often prepared for a big Sunday dinner. In this recipe, the sauce is made from scratch and simmered for...

Pasta marinara in a rich tomato sauce is one of the easiest Italian dishes to prepare, and in a slow cooker it's even easier and faster. Just 10 minutes of active work, and the rest is...

Classic lasagna is no longer just a weekend dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's perfect for a midweek after-work dinner. Lasagna is quick to prepare thanks to...

If you don't want to wait for pasta water to boil and then stand there stirring it, there's a great solution: cook it in a slow cooker. In minutes, you'll have perfectly al dente pasta without...

This frittata recipe is the answer to the question: "What to do with leftover pasta?" Prepare a simple, filling dish that won't take long, and will give yesterday's pasta a whole new flavor. To make it...

This pasta salad is filled with chunks of broccoli, salami, and green onions, and dressed with a fragrant olive oil that's been sautéed with garlic and a touch of red pepper. This recipe uses...

This walnut mac 'n' cheese is perfect for a weekday dinner paired with a light salad, or as a unique side dish for a holiday meal. The cheese sauce is made by...

A spicy tomato sauce is the perfect base for seafood pasta. This recipe uses mezzi rigatoni pasta, whose tubular shape absorbs a generous amount of the delicious sauce, and...

Instead of traditional mashed potatoes, serve your grilled steak with pillow-soft potato dumplings in a homemade pesto sauce with green peas. The homemade pesto pairs well with traditional basil...

The spaghetti is served with a sauce of onions and mushrooms, slowly sautéed for half an hour to infuse their flavor. This adds depth to the dish without adding too much oil. The combination...

Italian fontina is a melting cheese with a rich, tangy flavor. In this lasagna, it pairs beautifully with sweet butternut squash and salty bits of fried bacon. Despite the lack of...

This fresh noodle lasagna is layered with tender braised chicken in a fragrant Italian cacciatore sauce, a rich béchamel sauce, and plenty of gooey Parmesan cheese. A perfect treat for...

This recipe combines lasagna with classic eggplant Parma. The lasagna is made in the form of individual rolls with fried eggplant, three types of cheese, and homemade tomato sauce. The process...

One of the first dishes many home cooks try is spaghetti with meatballs. "As a child, as soon as I learned to twirl store-bought spaghetti out of a jar with a fork,...

Whether you're an avid TikTok user or an Instagram addict, you've likely seen feta and tomato pasta taking the social media world by storm. This dish...

The convenience of store-bought gnocchi is undeniable, and this recipe makes it even easier. On a foil-lined baking sheet, combine the gnocchi with vegetables, olive oil, and herbs, and bake until...

Fideo is the Spanish name for thin noodles used in various Spanish and Latin American dishes. In this recipe, thin noodles (web noodles) are cooked in a frying pan with...

This Italian pasta dish will fill your home with the aromas of summer. Boiled bow-shaped pasta (farfalle) is tossed with a refreshing yogurt sauce with dill and served with baked eggplant and tomatoes...

Spaghetti and meatballs in a rich tomato sauce seem like they belong together. The beauty of this recipe is that everything is cooked in one pan (except the pasta is boiled separately), so you don't have to...

Ina Garten suggests making a hearty baked pasta dish from leftover tomato and eggplant soup, mixing it with cooked macaroni, mozzarella, and Parmesan. This way, a small amount of soup...