Recipezaar: Simple,Pasta recipes

Easy Baked Ziti

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:26:17 -0500

As a grad student, I'm always looking for recipes that are quick, easy and relatively cheap, but taste great at the same time! I adapted this ziti dish from a number of recipes online after none of them were precisely what I wanted. I hope that you enjoy it too. The cheese is simply what I tend to keep in the fridge and therefore what I had to put the recipe together. It was a good combination, but you can substitute whatever you would like for it. Equally, you can leave out the ground beef if you'd like it to be vegetarian. I would perhaps substitute some mushrooms, spinach, etc. for it. -- posted by Chef #601730

Cheesy Beef

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:38:41 -0500

Very easy ground beef casserole -- posted by Chef #1093525

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:01:55 -0500

Very fresh with pine nuts, feta and mint. This always gets me raves - hopefully, you will enjoy it as well. -- posted by SlowFoodie

Toddler Tuna Sammi W/ Mini Farfalle

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:16:55 -0500

This recipe is so easy and I created it today with random items we had. This is the recipe to make the Tuna sammi with Mini Farfalle with peas and spagetti sauce -- posted by Mastroianni

Egg Noodles

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:22:28 -0500

I can remember standing on a chair in my Grandma Cupp's kitchen and watching her make homemade noodles. Of course, she let me sample the raw dough, and it was fabulous. You know it was good if I can remember it 60 years later. Shug said "this isn't Grandma Cupp's recipe, but it's as close as I can get since she always used guess and by-golly cooking." From the kitchen of Shug Cupp Cleeton, Moberly MO. -- posted by TLC-MO

White Wine Rosemary Chicken and Pasta

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:29:36 -0500

This is delicious chicken makes it's own sauce that coats whole wheat pasta in a lovely way. So easy and flavorful! Dinner in one bowl (protein, carb and vegetable). -- posted by Pesh

Sarasota's Ham, Pea, Penne, in a Fontina Cheese Sauce

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:20:32 -0500

This is a great way to use up leftover ham, some frozen peas and some pasta and you have an amazing quick dinner. Now I really think that a combination of the fontina cheese and the parmesan is what makes this good. You can use other pastas, but I happen to like the penne or the small penne. My favorite is to serve this with balsamic grilled portabello mushrooms and a good glass of red wine. NOTE: Using a fresh Tagliatelle or similar pasta would make this over the top. -- posted by SarasotaCook

Home Alone Mac & Cheese

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:28:03 -0500

The easiest single serve ever ! Made with REAL dairy goodness, not that pretend cheese in the box on the shelf. Don't freak about the 6 slices of cheese,... How much do you think is in that greasy pizza that you almost ordered ?? You can also jazz this up with a small handful of leftover chicken, a little sauteed onion & peppers or mushrooms, even a small amount of broccoli or grated zucchini to keep your mother happy. -- posted by Captain_67

Amber's Lasagna

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:32:53 -0500

This recipe was made for me by my Grandpa. Its my birthday meal every year and it couldn't be simpler to make. I don't like a lot of meat and I really HATE ricotta cheese so this is the perfect lasagna for me. We make it with jarred marinara sauce and to make it taste less like store bought try adding chopped green peppers and simmer it for about ten minutes prior to assembly. Enjoy!! -- posted by coffybean

Cheeseburger Soup

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:30:10 -0500

A delicious cheese sauce based soup made with ground beef and lots of veggies! My 2 year old daughter licks her bowl clean everytime I make a pot of this soup, not to mention anyone else I serve it to. -- posted by theveggiedisguiser

Pasta With Tomato, Courgette and Garlic

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:30:29 -0500

A quick and easy pasta dish, great cold in lunch boxes or hot for a quick lunch or 20min tea. -- posted by Chef #1506855

Nadine's Gnocchi

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:36:18 -0500

Gnocchi made with ricotta - easy and lower carb than the regular gnocchi -- posted by Chef #1421341

Bachelor's Lasagna

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:43:52 -0500

One of the bachelors at work gave me this recipe, so you know it has to be easy! And we think it's just as tasty as the homemade version. Makes a great leftover and is even more yummy warmed up. This is another great recipe for kids to make. From the kitchen of Rusty Sharp, Saint Louis MO. -- posted by TLC-MO

Zucchini Soba Salad

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:52:51 -0500

from Andrea Meyers' blog - http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2009/08/28/zucchini-soba-salad/ -- posted by ellie3763

Gnocchi

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:49:38 -0500

Gnocchi made with ricotta instead of potatoes -- posted by Chef #1421341

Stelline With Lemon and Cream

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:33:52 -0500

From 365 Ways to Cook Pasta -- posted by dicentra

Spaghetti With Butter Parmesan and Browned Bacon

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:47:09 -0500

From 365 Ways to Cook Pasta. -- posted by dicentra

Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:40:20 -0500

This recipe is very cheesy and creamy and delicious :D -- posted by Kaitrin

Alfredo Cheese Pasta

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:31:28 -0500

I had this on a school felid trip. I do not eat meat so they gave this to me instead of stew. We were on a ship like we were an actually the crew. -- posted by Chef #1506598

Pasta With Smothered Onion Sauce (Marcella Hazan)

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:36:33 -0500

This is an easy, delicious, and simple recipe from "Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking" by Marcella Hazan. You just mix all the ingredients on the stove and come back and hour later. The onions get meltingly soft and sweet. It'salso great with some crumbled blue cheese. If you use homemade pasta, which is more absorbent than spaghetti, you should start with 1 tbsp more butter when making the sauce. TO MAKE AHEAD : You can cook the sauce entirely in advance up to the point where you add the parsley. When you are nearly ready to toss with the pasta, reheat the sauce over medium heat and add the parsley just before draining the pasta. -- posted by blucoat

Italian Pasta Salad

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:49:15 -0500

This is a great tasting pasta salad that doesn't have alot of liquid dressing so its great to take to potlucks and picnics where your eating on paper plates. Its great if you let it set but not to bad served right away either. I have also added cubed chicken to this and it's pretty tasty -- posted by Ceezie

A Weeknight Macaroni and Cheese Goulash

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:15:37 -0500

Some nights you need a budget friendly, fast hearty meal that when paired with a salad or vegetable will keep the family from getting take out or heading for fast food. This is an easy meal with ingredients you likely may have in the pantry paired with meat and fresh onions. This is a kid guarantee. In our house it is perfect on sports nights or when work goes late. This is from Pillsbury's Come & Eat magazine cookbook Summer 2002. Enjoy ChefDLH -- posted by ChefDLH

Southwestern Pasta Salad

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:41:40 -0500

This is from eatbetteramerica.com This is a great salad to take for lunch. Sometimes (if I have it left over), I add a little grilled chicken. I also usually use barilla PLUS pasta. :) Use your favorite salsa. I like ones with a lot of cilantro and garlic! Cook time is the time to chill. -- posted by SarahBeth131

Cheeseburger Mac

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:03:01 -0500

For when you want to know EXACTLY what's in your home-helped hamburger. -- posted by SnoBahr

Pasta With Tuna, Spinach, and Red Pepper Flakes

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:03:52 -0500

The original recipe came from the San Francisco Chronicle. The original recipe calls for arugula (which I love) but it's hard to find sometimes, so I switched to fresh spinach. If you can find an Italian tonno in olive oil (Bumble Bee has one in the gold can which I can easily find), then it's worth the extra money to use. However, I have used tuna in water when it was all I had in the pantry. Just drain the water and add a little olive oil to the can, since this tuna is a bit drier than the Italian version. Let it marinate for about an hour, then drain it and use. Canned tuna has never tasted so good!!! I love this recipe for a quick dinner that I can throw together out of the pantry in less than 30 minutes, and DH was surprised how good it was when he first tasted it. This is a good base recipe to add extra goodies (sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, artichokes, black olives, capers, etc.). I look forward to reading your comments with your add ins :) -- posted by CharlieGal

Lemon Basil Noodles and Veggies

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:53:59 -0500

fomr eatbetteramerica.com I use Barilla PLUS pasta. I like it best with spaghetti or fettucine noodles, but really any will do. I also like these better with the heartier whole wheat pasta. 20 minutes preptime is time to boil pasta. I also leave out what veggies I don't care for (zuchini). So feel free to add what you like! -- posted by SarahBeth131

Healthy, Fast, and Delicious Macaroni and Cheese With Vegetables

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:23:34 -0500

I love macaroni and cheese. It's homey, comforting, delicious, and versatile. I love this mac and cheese recipe because in addition to being cream and soul-satisfying as all mac and cheese should be, it is also incredibly easy to prepare and lower calorie. I have adapted the recipe from this New York Times recipe: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/15/health/healthspecial2/15recipekids-pasta.html -- posted by jo_mama

Perciatelli All'amatricianna

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:32:51 -0500

Light, fresh tasting, simple, and really GOOD. Reminds me of a wonderful dish I had in Sicily (the name escapes me because of a rapidly advancing case of CRS). Got this recipe from Redbook Magazine. Please go to the trouble of finding both types of canned tomato. It makes a difference in the result. We have served this at dinner parties, and it is always a smash hit. -- posted by MTDavids

Awesome Low-Cal Low-Fat Tabouli Salad

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:01:17 -0500

A tangy viniagrette makes this parsley, tomato, and tiny pasta salad simply scrumptious! -- posted by kittyroara

Bacon Macaroni and Cheese (Cooking Light)

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:55:55 -0500

This was a popular recipe from Cooking Light Magazine in 2009. Calories: 399 Fat: 13.8g serving size = 1 cup -- posted by seesko

Chickpea and Pasta Soup

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:15:20 -0500

From 1001 Best Slow Cooker Recipes -- posted by dicentra

Homemade Egg Noodles

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:49:25 -0500

There is nothing better in soup than homemade noodles. I always make these for my recipe#407608. It's so easy anybody can do it! -- posted by Rollin in the Dough!

Spaghetti With Homemade Meatballs

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:03:07 -0500

Easy sauce with savory meatballs! -- posted by KathyP53

Pasta Salad

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:43:24 -0500

From the kitchen of Tona Thornburg Court, Bridgeton MO. -- posted by TLC-MO

Meguin's Yakisoba

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:57:03 -0500

This is a delicious comfort food, though it is definitely not traditional. The tonkatsu sauce is also good with fried chicken (especially chicken katsu) and fries. I also use it in my yakisoba. Hold the meat, and you have a delicious side dish. If you want to make it vegetarian, use a vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. This is also good with extra-firm tofu. -- posted by Meguin

Chili Noodle Casserole

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:59:34 -0500

Yummy! A different chili mac. :) -- posted by 2Bleu

Creamy Cheesy Easy Tuna Tetrazzini

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:05:13 -0500

A hit with the kids and adults in my house - super simple and budget-conscious to boot. I adapted this recipe slightly from Sandi Richard's Family Dinner Fix cookbook. -- posted by Emily

Cajun Mac and Cheese

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:41:11 -0500

$200.00 prize winner. I found this recipe in Better Homes and Garden magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting this recipe for safe keeping. -- posted by internetnut

Cheesy Tuna Ramen

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:04:28 -0500

Cheap. Easy. Not so healthy, but Delicious! You can use chicken instead of tuna as well... -- posted by Chef Mac91

Spinach Lasagna

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:26:26 -0500

A great spinach lasagna recipe that is guaranteed to please! -- posted by Christine's Yellow Kitchen

Creamy Primavera Verde

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:39:08 -0500

Verde, Spanish for green, is the color of this spicy, creamy pasta sauce. Made with convenient canned vegetables and ready in only 20 minutes, this meal can feed a whole party, and no one would ever guess how quick and simple it was to make! -- posted by Chef #1365024

Penne Pasta Pizza

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:54:30 -0500

Pasta and pizza all in one? Perfect! -- posted by Chef #983617

Easy Stove Top Mac 'n' Cheese - Weight Watchers

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:50:05 -0500

Elbow macaroni is traditional but not required; any bite-size pasta shape will do nicely, such as penne, totelle, or bow ties. This recipe is 4 point value. I found this recipe in Weight Watchers magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping. -- posted by internetnut

Rice Cooker Asian Noodle Soup

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:31:05 -0500

Quick and easy noodle soup made 100% in the rice cooker. You can also make this in a crock pot. -- posted by Ambrosia for Guen

Pasta E Fagioli

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:43:15 -0500

CopyKat Recipe of Olive Garden's Pasta E Fagioli -- posted by tatorbug2

Mums Macaroni Cheese

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:18:21 -0500

I love macaroni cheese, especially when I can smuggle veg into it. -- posted by rasully

Pasta Fresca With Basil

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:18:25 -0500

From Delightfully Healthmark. Serve this with a salad, whole wheat french bread, and fresh fruit for a quick and easy meal. -- posted by PolishRuski

Lasagna Genoese Alla Carbone

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:19:29 -0500

This is my husband's Genoese grandmother's recipe for the filling for ravioli. However, if you don't have the time/skill to make "ravs," you can use it in stuffed shells or -- my favorite -- lasagna. Just use a sauce (homemade or store-bought) that contains basil for that true Genoese flavor! -- posted by L'ecole

Rhonda's Lasagna

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:30:10 -0500

Excellent -- posted by jdwright

Baked Sour Cream Noodles (Low-Fat)

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:41:53 -0500

A creamy, cheesy, treasure of a find from the American Heart Association's cookbook. Traditionally we would think of this as a side dish, but at 396 calories per serving I wanted to make sure this recipe would fill us up without having to add large servings of meat or bread. It did! We like it served with 1/2 of a small grilled/broiled chicken breast and steamed veggies, but shrimp would also be a nice accompaniment. I am in constant search of low-fat, heart healthy recipes that actually fill us up. So often we find recipes listed as "low-fat" or "heart healthy" and the serving size is so small a person walks away from the table hungry or we are deceived by the words "low-fat" and eat 4x what the recommended portion size is defeating the original intent. This filling dish generously serves 4. We also like a tsp or so of onion powder added to the cheese mixture. If you are not on a sodium restricted diet, feel free to add salt to taste. The recipezaar database doesn't seem to recognize the yolk free egg noodles or low sodium worcestershire sauce so I will list the Nutrition Values as stated by the AHA. Calories 396, Total Fat 3.0 g, Sat Fat 1.0 g, Poly 0.5 g, Mono 0.5 g, Sodium 389 mg, Cholesterol 21 mg, Carbs 64 g, Protein 23 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugars 10 g. Dietary Exchange- 4 Starch, 2 Very Lean Meat. -- posted by Brenda.

Tortellini With Fresh Vegetables

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:44:41 -0500

Adapted from an Olive Garden recipe -- posted by PolishRuski

Shrimp and Pasta Skillet

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:52:58 -0500

This one-dish meal is quick, easy, and tasty. The recipe is from a local periodical. -- posted by D. Todd Miller

Mexican Lasagna

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:14:56 -0500

It started by trying to make something new with the stuff we had laying around and now it is a family favorite! can be topped with sour cream -- posted by Chef #1523322

Marinara Sauce

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:33:12 -0500

This is a really great sratch recipe for spagetti or pizza sauce to make ahead of time I put it in the crock pot on low to simmer. If you look at the label of most spagetti sauce you buy in a store the second or third ingredient is corn syrup. After this we don't ever buy red sauce. I make this in large batches frequently and it freezes very well. -- posted by victoriansweets_cakencandy

Weight Watchers Crock Pot Chicken Stroganoff Remake

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:37:29 -0500

This is a remake of 4 point recipe #322468. The Dollar General within walking distance of me does not carry non-fat sour cream or the 98% fat free soup. Plus its a larger can. I est that my version comes in at 5 or 6 points, plus noodles. The other recipe did not have noodles listed but I will so we can get the correct points. -- posted by Chef JDecember28

Portabello Mushroom Marsala

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:46:41 -0500

A vegan version of Chicken Marsala. It is simple to make, yet delicious. -- posted by Where's Mine?

Fresh Tomato Pasta With Veggies

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:20:50 -0500

A fresh tomato sauce that is a snap to make. Very easy to switch out the veggies,pasta,sausage for things you might like or have on hand.Use the salt amounts to your liking The sauce is soo good! This is Tylers recipe with a a few changes from me. Have fun with it! -- posted by mamadeedee

Broccoli Pesto & Fusilli Pasta Recipe

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:27:40 -0500

A really tasty,healthy and quick recipe from 101cookbooks.com. -- posted by Moll Moll

Sandra Lee's Noodles Alfredo

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:21:17 -0500

This is a recipe by Sandra Lee for a very, very basic alfredo sauce with noodles for a super quick weeknight dinner. -- posted by TheTinyBaker

Fettuccine and Sweet Italian Sausage Alfredo

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:29:38 -0500

This is a recipe from Buitoni. A simple and tasty pasta dish. -- posted by Lainey6605

Fettuccine Alfredo

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:10:08 -0500

Whenever possible, keep things simple, this recipe for fettuccine alfredo is easy enough to become a weeknight staple!! -- posted by Chef mariajane

Festive Fruity Pasta Salad

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:58:00 -0500

Maybe you would like to serve this healthy and delicious salad for the Holidays as a side dish. Enjoy it. -- posted by pinky kookie

Black-Eyed Peas and Pasta

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:04:29 -0500

Sounds so yummy! -- posted by Eat it up!

Quick Ranch Pasta

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:11:36 -0500

This is a quick and yummy meal. -- posted by Chef #1386101

Chicken Spaghetti

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:15:28 -0500

This is an old recipe that my Mother In Law made regularly when my husband was growing up. It isn't gourmet and it isn't fancy.....what it is is tasty, creamy comfort food that is filling, cheap and like an edible big hug. -- posted by LizP

Jeff's Spaghetti With Zucchini

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:05:55 -0500

Rich, meaty and tasty -- posted by jdwright

Honey Chicken Macaroni With Cheese

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:20:02 -0500

I got this recipe off of a whole wheat pasta box many years ago, a nice twist on pasta with chicken. It is easy to prepared early and bake later. -- posted by MuShell

Garlic Prawn Pasta

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:11:09 -0500

Months of trial and error have created the best ! Pasta ! Ever ! For lovers of garlic. -- posted by Dipps

Mexican Bow-Tie Pasta With Chicken

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:32:30 -0500

You can use any shape pasta. This recipe comes together much faster if you use cooked chicken! -- posted by Eat it up!

Crispy Topped Tuna & Pasta

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:07:15 -0500

Crispy topped tuna, pasta bake. -- posted by English_Rose

Easy Italian Pasta Bake

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:31:37 -0500

Here is another quick and easy dinner for those nights when everyone is in a hurry - simply delicious!! -- posted by Chef mariajane

Spinach and Feta Pasta With Olives

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:52:58 -0500

A family favourite pasta dish, jazzed up with olives and feta. -- posted by English_Rose

Pasta Bows With Tuna, Olives & Capers

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:04:18 -0500

This delicious pasta recipe makes a quick and simple supper. -- posted by English_Rose

Herby Mushroom Pasta

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:57:07 -0500

A quick, low-fat idea for a midweek supper. -- posted by English_Rose

Beef Pronto

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:06:34 -0500

An easy, economical and tasty meal. My mother would make this for our family of 12 quite often and we always looked forward to it. I always add more tarragon. In place of the cheddar cheese, I melt Velveeta on top. Quick, easy and delicious. Enjoy! -- posted by Penelope P

Macaroni Salad Ala Melba

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:34:09 -0500

I picked this recipe up from a friend while living in Ireland. I believe it's actually a philipino recipe. Regardless of it's origins it's simple and delicious. Perfect for a warm summer day. -- posted by Banriona Aeval

Sweet Somen Noodles

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:40:30 -0500

I add this to the somen noodles I serve my Taiwanese Spaghetti recipe with for a little extra sweetness. Found this recipe off the internet from someone who would eat the somen noodles made this way alone (kind of bland in my opinion, but you can eat it that way, too). This noodle can be served cold or warm, depending on preference. Cooking time is the time it takes to boil the somen noodles -- posted by Fluffkins

Creamy Spinach Sausage Pasta

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:12:17 -0500

This casserole can be prepared the day before and refrigerated overnight, then baked the next day. It's a contest-winning recipe from Taste of Home. -- posted by Sweet Jezebel

Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:03:21 -0500

Very yummy chicken noodle soup! -- posted by VoulezzVouz

Elbow Broccoli Bake

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:44:32 -0500

No not your elbow -- elbow pasta! (Mine would be too fatty, anyway...) -- posted by Mareesme

Pasta Alla Cacio E Pepe

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:11:01 -0500

This is purported to be "the best quick meal" we've ever tasted, as per Yvonne Ruperti in Cook's Illustrated. There are two other recipes for cacio e pepe (pasta with Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper) on RecipeZaar, but this one adds at least one more ingredient to keep the cheese from turning into a big clump. Add cream. This recipe was reprinted as "recipe of the week" in The Week magazine. -- posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend

Noodles Bravo

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:31:09 -0500

From my collection of old recipes. -- posted by CJAY

10 Minute Creamy Marinara Pasta

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:15:46 -0500

Simple way to transform your average fettucini alfredo into a yummy creamy marinara with 2 steps! -- posted by Chef #788130

Slow and Easy Macaroni and Cheese

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:44:09 -0500

from the "fix it and forget it" slow cooker book -- posted by justtoleavereview

Cheese Tortellini With Corn Scallion Sauce

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:11:38 -0500

From Food editor Joe Yonan. The recipe for corn broth is found here - recipe #385482. -- posted by Ice Cool Kitty

Pasta Salad With Creamy Herb Dressing

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:22:00 -0500

Creamy pasta salad with lots of flavor from all the fresh ingredients. I made it for a family potluck and it was a big hit, everyone loved it. The veggies can easily be substituted for whatever kind you like or have on hand. This just happened to be what I had in my fridge the day I made it. -- posted by Veggie Girl.

Vegan Pasta Casserole

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:07:40 -0500

I like this recipe because it's fast and easy and my kids like it a lot. -- posted by Chef #1541636

Marcaroni and Cheese Italia

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:09:27 -0500

Quick and easy baked pasta dish...Italian style. -- posted by topchefddb

Best Creamy Marsala Wine Sauce over Mushroom Ravioli

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:33:49 -0500

Delicious and creamy marsala wine sauce paired with portobello mushroom stuffed ravioli. Copy-Cat of the Macaroni Grill Mushroom Ravioli entree. -- posted by nmlawrence

Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca, Italian Style

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:00:41 -0500

I first was introduced to this recipe when I was reading the book, "Belong to Me", when the main character "would have sold her soul" for a plate of this. I had to do further research and hours later, found a recipe that I was happy with sharing. There are American versions of this and Italian versions of this. The Italian version has you begin by reducing the anchovies into a paste, reducing their fishy taste. It also has you cook the sauce longer, mingling the flavours and reducing the tomatoes into their own paste. Although excellent the 1st day, it is even better the second so plan ahead to make more! And please, RESIST the urge to cover this with cheese! Italians customarily do not use cheese in this dish; the cheese overwhelms the sauce and makes the anchovies more pronounced, unbalancing all the delicate flavours you just worked so hard to create. -- posted by The_Swedish_Chef

Sarasota's Spinach and Onion Fried Spaghetti

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:43:26 -0500

Leftover pasta? ... this is a favorite. A box of frozen spinach, a little cheese and a perfect side dish. Serve this along a roast chicken, grilled steak and my favorite is a grilled ham steak. Very quick and easy. -- posted by SarasotaCook

Parmesan and Basil Orzo

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:33:54 -0500

This is a great recipe....tastes great and it is so quick and easy to make! Plus it goes with a wide range of meats, making it a great weeknight side dish. This is from the cookbook "June Fete Fare". -- posted by breezermom

Chicken Noodle Bake

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:26:52 -0500

Down home cooking! -- posted by Chef #1544826

Applebees Style 3 Cheese Chicken Penne

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:58:22 -0500

A just wonderful Penne dish with Italian cheese and grilled chicken. Very simple but surprisingly good. This based on a recipe is from Hub Pages Restaurant food at home it is extremely well done. -- posted by Hobittual

Potato Lasagna

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:03:36 -0500

Nothing fancy, just a good plain food. Help me make it better. -- posted by Muke

Lemon Garlic Chicken Alfredo

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:17:44 -0500

My family loves this. It's very rich tasting without all of the extra fat and calories found in normal alfredo sauce. -- posted by foodie101

Pasta Shells With Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:34:41 -0500

If you've always thought that you dislike Brussels sprouts, you've probably never tried them in a combination like this. Mild chicken tames the strength of the sprouts while garlic, lemon juice, red-pepper flakes and Parmesan unite the two main ingredients and complement them both. Frozen Brussels sprouts are surprisingly good in this recipe, too, though not as fine as fresh. -- posted by Chef mariajane

Simple Cheeseburger Macaroni

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:16:47 -0500

A classic family friendly meal revised to be healthier -- posted by Chef #361734

Pasta Rosa Verde

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:20:45 -0500

This is from "Easy Past Dinners." The picture of it looks super yummy. -- posted by Ck2plz

Linguine With Spinach, Almonds, and Bread Crumbs

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:27:39 -0500

A wonderful, simple, tasty meatless pasta dish, full of flavor and very satisfying! -- posted by Cooputo