Lemon-Basil Pasta
This five-ingredient dinner is easy and delicious. Lemon, basil, and olive oil make a flavorful sauce for linguine and cannellini beans.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Pasta, Red Bean & Parsley Toss
Chili powder adds smokiness to this quick one-dish dinner. Chicken broth and pecorino cheese combine to create a light sauce.
Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Lemon-Caper Tuna and Noodles
This five-ingredient pasta recipe is creamy and delicious. Sprinkle with crushed croutons for a little crunch.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Spicy Pasta with Sweet Potatoes
For a satisfying weeknight supper, toss pasta with roasted sweet potatoes, cream cheese, and chili sauce.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Bake: 20 mins 450°F
Fettuccine Alfredo
For any pasta lover, nothing beats a rich bowl of creamy fettuccini. Savor this scrumptious classic recipe as-is, or toss in your favorite veggies, cheeses, and other ingredients to make an all-star Alfredo dish tailored to your tastes.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 35 mins
Rigatoni with Broccoli, Beans & Basil
For a budget-friendly dinner, toss pasta with cooked broccoli, canned cannellini beans, garlic, and homemade red pepper croutons.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Good and Healthy Macaroni and Cheese
Give this classic comfort dish a healthier spin with less fat, fresh veggies, whole grain pasta, and real cheese.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 10 mins 425°F
Chicken & Pasta in Peanut Sauce
Crushed red pepper adds a touch of heat to this Thai-inspired pasta toss. Simply combine chicken, your favorite veggies, and bottled peanut sauce for a supper they'll love.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Apple-Sausage Rigatoni
This five-ingredient pasta dish is done in less than 30 minutes -- and that includes stirring together the rich sauce of cream and gorgonzola cheese. Golden Delicious apples are best in this dish.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Spicy Shrimp Pasta
This quick-and-easy pasta toss features plump shrimp, broccoli, and tomatoes. Crushed red pepper adds a touch of heat.
Makes: 4 servings
Cook: 5 mins to 7 mins
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Tricolor Tomato Ravioli
This simple and tasty pasta dish starts with packaged cheese ravioli and tosses together with spinach, tomatoes, capers, and basil to make a quick supper they'll love.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 35 mins
Chicken Tortellini Toss
For a foolproof 20-minute supper, toss packaged cheese tortellini with roast chicken, herbs, cauliflower, broccoli, and dried tomato pesto. Add a sprinkling of fresh Parmesan cheese.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Ravioli Skillet Lasagna
For a fresh twist on lasagna that takes just 25 minutes to make on your stovetop, cook cheese- or meat-filled ravioli with ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, spinach, and tomato sauce.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Fresh Tomato and Arugula Pasta
Here's a fresh and fast vegetarian supper that's hard to beat: combine onion, arugula, pine nuts, and tomatoes with ziti and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Tangy Gorgonzola cheese adds a punch of flavor.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Pasta with Spinach and Smoked Sausage
This hearty, colorful dish is packed with good-for-you ingredients such as sweet peppers and fresh spinach. Turkey sausage cuts the fat and calories.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Thai Chicken Pasta
Forget takeout: this fresh twist on Pad Thai requires only six ingredients and 20 minutes to make. To make the dish spicier, stir in some crushed red pepper.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Mushrooms and Pasta
Fresh mushrooms add a meaty touch to this simple pasta toss. A light cheese sauce and sprinkling of fresh herbs makes it irresistible.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Tortellini Alfredo with Roasted Peppers
This five-ingredient supper makes the most of packaged meat- or cheese-filled tortellini. Simply add sweet red peppers, light Alfredo sauce, basil, and coarsely ground black pepper.
Makes: 3 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Avocado Basil Pasta
This 30-minute comfort dish combines crisp bacon, creamy avocado, and shredded Romano cheese. Lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic make a simple sauce.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Garlicky Peppers and Shrimp
This dinner party-worthy dish is a snap to make -- simply toss together grilled sweet peppers, garlic, cayenne pepper, and jumbo shrimp.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Spicy Beef-Noodle Bowl
No complicated sauce required for this delicious Asian-inspired dish -- just pick up a bottle of peanut sauce from the market and you'll be set.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Easy Chicken Marinara
To make this 4-ingredient supper, top spaghetti with bread chicken patties, tomato sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Beef Stroganoff with Pasta
With its rich cream sauce, pepper-coated steak, and fresh veggies, this pasta dish is sure to be a hit.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Sesame Chicken with Noodles
Sesame oil adds a nutty taste to this 400-calorie dish that takes just 20 minutes to make. Sweet peppers and cilantro keep things colorful, while Asian garlic-chili sauce adds a subtle kick.
Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Mediterranean Salmon and Noodle Bowl
Balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil make a simple sauce for this toss-together dinner of spinach, salmon, sweet peppers, and fettuccine
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Trattoria-Style Spinach Fettuccine
To make this 20-minute supper, toss spinach fettuccine with green onion, carrots, dried tomatoes, and red and yellow tomatoes. Olive oil and herbs make a simple sauce; feta cheese adds tanginess.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Linguine with Green Beans and Goat Cheese
For a creative twist on linguine and veggies, try this 30-minute dish. Creamy goat cheese takes the place of traditional Alfredo sauce; green beans, leeks, and thyme brighten it up.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 13 mins
Bow Ties with Sausage and Peppers
This flavorful dish requires just six ingredients, takes 25 minutes to make, and is full of flavor. Vegetable broth, parsley, and coarse black pepper make a simple sauce.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
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