Easy and quick pasta recipes

"My mom had a few tried-and-true recipes for holiday dinners, and this pasta was always a hit," shares recipe author Stephen Jackson. "It's one of my favorite dishes, thanks to...

The easiest way to deliciously use kale is to sauté it with garlic in olive oil and toss it with pasta. The result is a healthy, juicy, fiber-rich pasta that adds even more...

Use frozen artichokes and green peas in this pasta recipe and enjoy the amazing spring flavor all year round. And the salty pieces of prosciutto make a wonderful addition...

This delicious pasta is packed with summer flavors and ready in minutes. Simply toss cooked spaghetti with sweet grape tomatoes and fresh herbs in a light, creamy sauce.

Prepare spaghetti in cacciatore sauce, or hunter's style. This dish combines the richest and most flavorful ingredients: mushrooms, fried bacon, tomatoes, red peppers, Parmesan, and oregano. Paired with...

Italian pasta alla vodka is pasta in a delicious sauce of tomatoes, cream, and vodka, which helps harmoniously bind the first two ingredients and gives the dish a light, piquant flavor. In this...

If you have a couple of slices of roast beef left in the fridge, make a hearty salad for the whole family. Combine thinly sliced ​​beef with cooked pasta and blanched asparagus in a fragrant...

This pasta in a light tomato sauce with vegetables, pepperoni, and mozzarella is quick and easy to make and perfect for a midweek dinner. Sweet peppers complement the tartness perfectly...

Grilling the sausages and broccoli rabe adds a smoky flavor that infuses the entire dish. Toss the vegetables and sausages with the cooked pasta, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and...

A regular slow cooker can be used for more than just delicious stews. It also makes excellent macaroni and cheese! Choose the cooking mode for white rice or buckwheat (the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This Italian pasta salad is filled with chunks of salami, mozzarella, tomatoes, giardiniera, and basil. Instead of pasta radiatore, you can use any small pasta you have on hand...

This hearty, juicy, and vibrant salad combines cooked pasta with some of Italy's most popular appetizers: marinated giardiniera, provolone cheese, salami, and fresh herbs. It's...

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...

This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. Yellow squash, green zucchini, and sweet red cherry tomatoes are dressed in a vibrant, herbaceous chimichurri sauce. The best part?...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

Make this delicious pasta salad with broccoli, green peas, ham, salami, and provolone cheese in a herby mayo dressing that's perfect for picnics and summer in general.

This version of soft gnocchi uses finely ground matzo meal instead of regular wheat flour, making it the perfect treat for Passover. Like traditional Northern Italian gnocchi,...

This hearty dish combines two popular Passover treats: beef brisket and matzo. It's an interesting combination, based on Italian Bolognese. To make the brisket...

This lasagna won't feature a ton of cheese, which often dominates the flavor. Instead, the emphasis is on the ground meat, where the beef is complemented by mushrooms. Their flavor is beautifully enhanced...

If you've got a pack of dumplings in the freezer and some leftover grilled chicken from last night's dinner, make this flavorful, thick, Asian-inspired soup. Ginger, garlic, and green onions add a touch of...

Prepare a quick and easy Mediterranean-style dinner for midweek. Store-bought Italian cheese ravioli are simmered in a skillet with chicken pieces in a balsamic herb sauce. Includes...

Mushrooms and lean turkey make this classic meat stew low-calorie and light. Instead of a thick red sauce, the dish features softened cherry tomatoes, and instead of classic pasta...