Pasta Recipes

Cheese, acorn squash, and ham make a wonderful pasta filling for homemade tortelloni (tortellini).

Reduce the fat content of fettuccine Alfredo by using 1-percent fat milk, nonfat sour cream and nonfat Parmesan cheese topping.

Basic macaroni and cheese is easy to make in the crockpot.

This quick-fix beef and noodle pasta dish gets an Asian flavor from ramen and Oriental vegetables.

Couscous takes on a Latin flair with black beans, corn, jalapeno, cilantro and cumin for a tasty vegetarian side dish.

Zucchini, black olives, tomatoes, and mozzarella are tossed with pasta and baked for a filling casserole.

A simple garlic sauce with herbs and Parmesan cheese flavors this eggplant casserole.

Traditional Italian casserole combines ziti with marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and baked for a quick, hearty meal.

The title is scary enough to delight kids on Halloween, but it's really just baked potatoes stuffed with spaghetti.

Linguine is topped with chicken in a wine sauce flavored with sun-dried tomatoes, vegetables, and fennel.

Large-grain or medium-grain couscous can be used in this easy pilaf recipe.

Couscous is basically small bits of wheat semolina served in a similar manner as flavored rice pilaf. Use any variety of herbs, spices, and vegetables to flavor couscous.

Filled with vegetables, raisins, garbanzo beans, and spices, this hearty couscous salad is prepared the day before and served cold.

This fruity stuffing is perfect for Cornish game hens or chickens. Double it up for turkey.

Packed with flavor, this creamy salmon pasta is fast and easy. It uses canned salmon for convenience, and you can have this delicious meal on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Cupboard Chicken Pilaf Recipe. This is a homemade copycat version of that famous commercial San Francisco pasta rice mix. It is made easily from basic items in your cupboard.

Gruyere cheese and toasted walnuts are the stars of this quick and easy pasta dish topped with Parmesan cheese.

This flavorful version is made on the stove-top and uses sharp Cheddar cheese for full flavor.

Rich with pancetta, mozzarella, cabbage, and thyme, this pasta dish can me on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Saffron, anchovies, raisins and pine nuts flavor the cauliflower sauce for pasta.

Pasta with peanut butter sauce is designed for camp cooking but works just fine at home. Serve hot or even better cold.

Inside-Out Ravioli Recipe. Pasta is combined with spinach and cheddar cheese, then topped with a tomato meat sauce and baked as a casserole.

Sun-dried tomatoes and dried mushrooms make a flavorful sauce for cheese tortellini.

Start with a box mix of couscous and make it gourmet by adding sundried tomatoes, cheese and parsley.

Italian wedding soup is a comfort food favorite in many households, and this recipe is packed with flavor. It is very easy to make.

Kasha buckwheat groats are cooked with onions and chicken stock, then mixed with bowtie pasta for a classic Jewish dish.

Four herbs, garlic, and red onion flavor linguine garnished with toasted bread crumbs.

New potatoes and green beans tossed with a basic pesto sauce of basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and parmigiano cheese atop linguine.

Use store-bought marinara or make the version here. The lasagna is layered with chicken, mushrooms, spinach, and cheeses.

The fish and macaroni are made in the pressure cooker, while a quick cheese sauce is made on the stove-top.

This Macaroni Grill favorite combines chicken, artichokes, mushrooms, capers and pasta in a lemon butter sauce.

Eggplant, peas, and ham are cooked in beer and mixed with penne pasta for a simple, but hearty meal.

Minature mozzarella cheese balls are hidden inside savory meatballs and nestled in a piquant vodka sauce over your favorite pasta.

Kale, cabbage, and spinach are sauteed with herbs to top pan-fried penne pasta with feta cheese. Shrimp is optional.

Fresh rosemary in homemade pasta is simplicity at its tastiest best.

Pasta salad is loaded with chicken and vegetables, bound with a simple homemade rosemary-flavored dressing. It is fresh, bright with flavor, and...

This simple pasta dish is rich with the flavor of capers, olives, garlic and pine nuts.

An unusual pairing of cremini mushrooms and shrimp with garlic make a creamy sauce for fettuccine.

Simple and delicious orzo pasta is flavored with chiles, corn, bell peppers, and lean beef strips.

Vegetarian pasta dish with spinach, chick peas and garlic makes a filling main dish.

The sauce is rich with cream or lean with skim evaporated milk and takes on a slightly spicy flavor from the vodka.

Classic Italian fare combines sausage, cabbage, and marinara sauce, topped with cheese, of course.

Shiitake and white mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger take the stage in this pasta dish with an Oriental flair.

Pasta is stir-fried with the rich flavors of pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and Parmesan for a quick meal.

Pumpkin and potato gnocchi are topped with a rich and creamy balsamic vinegar sauce.

Garlic, onion, and sausage flavor this pumpkin sauce for pasta, while cream adds an alfredo touch. Fast and easy.

Ground turkey added to mushroom sauce makes a stroganoff gravy for ravioli.

Use this filling for ravioli, tortellini, and the like. Variation also included for spinach and pancetta filling.

Homemade raviolis are stuffed with a filling of sun-dried tomatoes and ricotta cheese. They are easier than you might think.

Gnocchi is flavored with ricotta and Parmesan cheeses and tossed in sage butter.

Easy pasta salad uses canned salmon, green onions, sweet peas, celery, and dill weed.

Baked sausage mozzarella pasta is perfect for large parties.

Use no-boil lasagna noodles in this classic Italian casserole to save time.

Savory Chicken Couscous Recipe. Couscous makes a delicious alternative to rice or potatoes. This easy dish cooks up in less than 10 minutes with very little effort.

Shrimp in Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe. Shallots, garlic, wine, tomatoes, and cream make a fabulous fresh sauce for shrimp and pasta.

This is a low-fat version of manicotti stuffed with chicken, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms and herbs with low-fat cheeses.

Try this version of macaroni and cheese which cuts down on the fat and calories with a sacrifice of flavor.

Sweet Italian sausage and cabbage with tomatoes are tossed with pasta for a quick hearty meal.

A creamy sauce of salmon and asparagus atop spaghetti is garnished with caviar. Simple elegance, fast and easy.

Pasta with seafood is not only rich and spicy, it's also low-fat and healthy. From Weight Watchers.

Simple and quick couscous is flavored with sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, and basil.

Loaded with orange and apple juices, this healthy couscous breakfast is made in a matter of minutes.

As Esme said in the popular Twilight novel, "Bella, we are making Italiano for you." This is an easy version of an Italian-style pasta casserole using ground beef, noodles, olives, mushrooms, corn, and cheese. Try this one for your Twilight party.

Three Cheese Penne Pasta (Low-fat) Recipe. Cheese, garlic, and mushrooms star in this low-fat pasta dish.

Tropical Couscous Recipe. Citrus juices, mango, fresh ginger, and herbs give a tropical flair to couscous.

Low-caloria lasagna still has great flavor with the use of ground turkey, spinach, and skim cheeses. Use whole-wheat lasagna pasta for even more fiber.

White Chicken Asparagus Lasagna Recipe. Layers of white mushroom sauce, pasta, chicken, lasagna, roasted red peppers, and cheese make an unusual lasagna.