Plus: Pasta dishes are a perfect place to squeeze in veggies you wouldn’t normally eat.
Because pasta pairs well with so many different foods, flavor profiles, and types of cuisine.
and healthier spins onnonna’snoodle dishes.
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Roasting broccoli stalks and florets brings out all of its best qualities.
Healthy pasta recipes don’t get better than this.
A jar of marinated artichoke hearts is the secret ingredient to this pasta dish.
Caitlin Bensel
A splash of lemon juice gives the dish a zesty, citrusy twist.
Classic Lasagna
Few pasta recipes are as iconic as lasagna.
It combines some of the best features of comfort food: cheesiness, creaminess, and ease of preparation.
Fred Hardy
Zucchini-Butter Spaghetti
Zucchini is the star of this luscious, creamy, and healthy pasta recipe show.
Think of it as a grown-up chicken noodle soup, with plenty of pasta to go around.
Greek yogurt adds protein and creates a luscious sauce when combined with pasta water and a little garlic.
Natasia Hanratty
Cherry tomatoes roast in the oven until they just burst for the perfect hint of sweetness.
Consider this a healthy alternative to your regular dinner pasta recipe.
Broccoli and Three-Cheese Lasagna
Few pasta recipes or dishes are as beloved as lasagna.
Jennifer Causey
Serve this pasta dish in the spring or summer.
Toasted Saffron Pasta Primavera
This stunning pasta dish benefits from a few smart flavor-boosting techniques.
Saffron offers subtle floral notes, but if you might’t find it, substitute sweet paprika.
Greg DuPree
Simply prepare your slow-cooker in a few minutes, and then let it work its magic.
It just might become your go-to warm weather pasta dish.
That means indulging in a super-creamy variety made with evaporated milk and six cups of freshly grated cheese.
Gemma Comas
And yes, that includes American cheese: It adds irresistible gooey-ness.
Parmesan softens and gets trapped in the kale leaves, reminding us a bit of creamed kale.
Roasted Eggplant and Olive Pasta Salad
Who doesn’t love pasta salad?
Greg DuPree
It’s just water!
Pasta water, that is.
It makes the perfect coating for long swirls of spaghetti, which soak up every drop of the sauce.
Jennifer Causey
Chopped toasted almonds add crunch and cherry tomatoes add bursts of bright acidity.
This makes a great casual weeknight dinner, and would pack particularly well for lunch on the go.
Use fresh farmer’s market peas instead of edamame if you’re able to find them.
Anna Williams
It’s the summertime staple of the 90s returned to modern dinner tables with this fresh take.
Don’t forget to finish the dish under the broiler, to allow for a golden brown topping.
Here, jarred Castelvetrano olives combine with golden pine nuts, garlic, and lemon juice.
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Pasta with Peppers and Mozarella
it’s possible for you to’t go wrong with pasta and mozzarella.
Bright red peppers add color to the dish and an extra boost of vitamins.
Made with zucchini and cashews, it’s a little nutty and a lot unique.
Victor Protasio
Pasta With Bacon and Cauliflower
This recipe has few ingredients, but each one packs a punch.
you’re able to’t beat oven-roasted cherry tomatoes tossed in olive oil and minced garlic.
Serve it with warm bread for a full and satisfying meal.
Quentin Bacon
But why make it the same way each time?
Penne in marinara sauce is too typical; change it up with some bacon and black olives.
These additions give the pasta an extra burst of salty flavor and will leave your whole house smelling delicious.
Johnny Miller
And you could make it in about 30 minutes!
What could be better than that?
Skillet Gnocchi With Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Nothing curbs a pasta craving quite like gnocchi.
Greg DuPree
Especially when you add other Italian staples to it like sausage and broccoli rabe.
Better yet: You don’t need to wait so long for such a meal to cook.
It takes just a half hour to make.
Petrina Tinslay
Simple Risotto
Looking for a pasta recipe that’s simple enough to whip up in 40 minutes?
you’re able to also add salt and pepper to add some more flavor.
José Picayo
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