Pasta Recipes

Roasted Veggie Pesto Pasta

Quite possibly my favorite pasta, which I make on repeat, this satisfying meal is nourishing comfort food at its best. It delivers a hearty dose of vegetables, allows for endless customization, and leftovers are a treat. When it comes to comforting meals that the whole family enjoys, this pasta recipe ranks high.  It’s entirely different…

Martha Stewart’s One-Pan Pasta (and some riffs on the basic recipe)

This all-in-one meal is a versatile weeknight godsend! Once the water boils, the cooking time is a quick 9 minutes. (And there’s a spot-on gluten-free option for those who need it!)       Have you ever tried Martha Stewart’s one-pan pasta recipe? The all-in-one meal is a gift on a busy weeknight, for sure. Though…

Veggie-Loaded Pasta with Sausage 

Reader tested and family approved, this complete meal comes together easily and is equal parts healthy and satisfying. A few tips provide added convenience at dinnertime-and for those who’ve tried gluten-free pasta and been unimpressed, I have a helpful hint that might change your mind.     When I cook pasta, I typically aim to work…

Leftover Pasta Frittata

This speedy dish is the perfect way to stretch leftover pasta into a fun new meal-and the recipe works with spaghetti squash, too!     On the heels of our recent recipes for quick classic marina sauce and Parmesan garlic bread, a recipe that makes good use of leftovers seemed fitting. Who doesn’t love leftover spaghetti?…

Quick Classic Marinara Sauce

The long-simmered flavor reminiscent of your grandmother’s classic marinara sauce can be yours in short order thanks to a brief list of key ingredients and one easy method!   A great tasting marinara sauce is often associated with a long simmer on the stovetop. Many sauce recipes also require a lengthy list of ingredients to…

Threaded Hot Dog or Sausage Spaghetti (aka “Spider Dogs”)

Move over meatballs! This squirmy pasta dish makes a fun project for kids and a crowd-pleasing Halloween-themed meal. For a more “mature” version, substitute your favorite cooked sausage for the hot dogs.   I’m pretty sure a spoonful of laughter and silliness makes any dinner taste better –and when the preparation of that meal can…

One-Pot Spring Pasta with Smoked Salmon

A streamlined cooking process, lots of veggies, and filling protein make this fresh and flavorful pasta dinner a winner!   Though “spring” is in the name of this delightful recipe, I fully encourage you to partake of it well into the summer for its light, bright flavor and effortless appeal.  It’s the sort of all-in-one…

Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

Slices of juicy steak, wholesome veggies, and an easy cheese sauce make this all-in-one pasta dish a favorite in the Fulton household.  Inspired by the classic sandwich, it’s a welcome weeknight meal and fun for casual entertaining. When I started making this meal several years ago, it took me several tries to get the flavor and…

Pasta with Sausage and Shortcut Broccoli Pesto

Thanks to a somewhat unconventional method of preparation, a generous serving of broccoli goes almost undetected in this filling, flavorful meal that is ready in about 20 minutes.   “Try it. You’ll like it.” These words sound a lot like the famous line in the decades-old Life cereal commercial in which Mikey, clearly a picky…

Roasted Zucchini and Mushrooms with Feta

This garden-fresh dish is super simple to make and complements most any protein. When tossed with pasta, it becomes a complete meal!   At the start of each season, I spend a little too much time pondering how to fill the three months that follow. Sometimes, I have a minor panic that I won’t have…

BLT Pasta Salad with Avocado

In recent weeks, I’ve heard from many readers who offered kind praise for my Mexican Street Corn Salad recipe. Many noted the big flavor punch delivered by the small amount of lime juice that’s added to the mayo.  The bright, fresh taste it delivers happens to be my favorite part of the salad, too. In the following…

Slow Roasted Cherry or Grape Tomatoes

With their concentrated savory-sweet flavor, these little bites will transform many a meal, and I’ve included a list of ways we enjoy them. A great way to make use of a bounty of cherry and grape tomatoes, the roasted tomatoes can even be frozen for later use.   If you told me that someone secretly…

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