Quick and easy European pasta main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Gino's Noodle Dough

Gino's Noodle Dough

Noodles, in many forms, have been a staple food in many parts of the world for centuries. China, Japan, Italy all take credit for creating the…

J. Gino Genovesi
Jul 2013
Professional
2 votes
6734 views
Dreamy Linguini

Dreamy Linguini

I actually dreamt this recipe one night. I have very vivid and often lucid dreams and this isn't the first time something like this came to me in a…

Mary Joseph
Mar 2008
Advanced
3 votes
6681 views
Elegant Shrimp Scampi Pasta Lightened Up

Elegant Shrimp Scampi Pasta Lightened Up

For a romantic dinner, try this superb shrimp, sauteed in a buttery, garlic and lemon wine sauce. It doesn’t…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Feb 2012
Professional
3 votes
8013 views
Garlic Shrimp and Sun-Dried Tomatoes with Pasta in Spicy Creamy Sauce

Garlic Shrimp and Sun-Dried Tomatoes with Pasta in Spicy Creamy Sauce

Garlic Shrimp and Sun-Dried Tomatoes with Pasta in Spicy Creamy Sauce…

RecipesnFood
Jun 2015
Intermediate
1 vote
3858 views
Gnocchi

Gnocchi

If you have never had gnocchi, you are in for a great dish. I refer to my dish as Gnocchi even though the dough contains no potatoes.. Many areas…

J. Gino Genovesi
Feb 2014
Professional
1 vote
4494 views
CREAMY SHRIMP FETTUCCINE

CREAMY SHRIMP FETTUCCINE

My husband loves this recipe. I haven't made it in a while. You can prepare it with shrimp or chicken. I prefer chicken, but shrimp is what I had on…

Phyllis Munro
Dec 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
3569 views
Schupfnudeln with Bolognese and spinach

Schupfnudeln with Bolognese and spinach

A filling, cheesy bake great for lunch!

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Oct 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
2867 views
Spaghetti with vegetable sauce

Spaghetti with vegetable sauce

Though I am an ardent fan of Indian cuisine and can eat day after day through out, I like to explore and enjoy food from world wide.When it comes to…

Harini m
Jun 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
2173 views
Rotini with Pesto, Tomatoes and Spinach

Rotini with Pesto, Tomatoes and Spinach

My friend's daughter tasted this last year on a vacation and dubbed it the "Best Pasta Ever." I'll go along…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2015
Professional
2 votes
3687 views
MAS Ranch Red Sauce

MAS Ranch Red Sauce

Great Red Sauce for pasta

candice masters
Jan 2009
Professional
1 vote
3299 views
Make Ahead Pesto Polenta Lasagna

Make Ahead Pesto Polenta Lasagna

This recipe is from allrecipes.com, submitted by Fiffen. It is a super simple do ahead dish. All it requires is…

Linda Simon
Jul 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2067 views
Megan's Chicken Fettuccine

Megan's Chicken Fettuccine

My daughter's requested ingredients...chicken and pasta

Beth Roan
Apr 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
1762 views
Cheese Ravioli in Chunky Homemade Marinara

Cheese Ravioli in Chunky Homemade Marinara

Great on the go weeknight meal!

"Cheffie Cooks"
Mar 2016
Advanced
1 vote
1381 views
Pasta with Greens and Feta Cheese

Pasta with Greens and Feta Cheese

Simple, tasty recipe that the whole family will like. Instead of spinach, greens could include arugula,…

Lindsey Ford
Mar 2008
Intermediate
2 votes
4394 views
Chicken Ragu w Rigatoni

Chicken Ragu w Rigatoni

This was our meal about a week ago when we were craving some Italian food (mostly the kids), and we couldn't have been happier with some recipes…

jason kim
Jul 2012
Advanced
1 vote
1658 views