Quick and easy North american pasta main dish recipes

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Pasta Shells in white sauce with sausage, mushrooms and peas!

Pasta Shells in white sauce with sausage, mushrooms and peas!

I'm a big fan of Italian food and Pasta tops my list! I had this packet of shell pasta and wanted to make…

Manju Nair
Jul 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
1596 views
Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Nothing is more repulsive than boxed Mac & Cheese. This is macaroni & cheese the way mom made it--all tender elbow macaroni, melty cheese, and a…

Roger Curtis
May 2008
Intermediate
2 votes
4572 views
Rattlesnake Penne Pasta.... Why is it called that?

Rattlesnake Penne Pasta.... Why is it called that?

Well, Rattlesnake Penne Pasta doesn't really have rattlesnake meat in it. It's just a name, but then you all…

Nick Roche
May 2010
Advanced
3 votes
1208 views
Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Nutritional Info * Servings Per Recipe: 4 * Amount Per Serving * Calories: 441.2 * Total Fat: 9.4 g * Cholesterol: 179.0…

fitchick
Jun 2010
Advanced
1 vote
307 views
Baked Ham Rigatoni

Baked Ham Rigatoni

If you have a love for pasta and cheese then Baked Ham Rigatoni is the recipe for you. One of my weaknesses is "Pasta" oh how I could eat it…

Mommy's Kitchen
Nov 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
215 views
Mushroom Agnolotti with Pumpkin Sauce and Garlicky Spinach

Mushroom Agnolotti with Pumpkin Sauce and Garlicky Spinach

I’ve experimented with different versions of pumpkin pasta sauce over the years, and this version might just be…

Colleen Mcconnell
Nov 2012
Advanced
1 vote
25 views
Creamy Zucchini, Ham & Pasta

Creamy Zucchini, Ham & Pasta

Low calorie, low fat - this saucy one dish meal is a comfort food unto its own yet one which won’t break your New Year’s resolution goals! Each…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2013
Professional
1 vote
57 views
Pasta Soup

Pasta Soup

Low Sodium, Healthy Version of Pasta Soup

Priscilla
Jun 2008
Intermediate
1 vote
2546 views
Solar Macaroni and Cheese

Solar Macaroni and Cheese

Easy Macaroni and Cheese for a solar cooker.

Cindy
Mar 2011
Advanced
1 vote
131 views
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

This is a redo of a Cooking Light recipe "Creamy, Light Mac & Cheese". Since I'm dealing with lactose intolerant family members, I've made…

Toby Corn
Sep 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
86 views
Marvelous Mac 'n Cheese!

Marvelous Mac 'n Cheese!

Homemade macaroni and cheese that's easy to prepare and tastes so much better than out of a box. A personal and family favorite!

erin de martini
Jun 2008
Beginner
5 votes
6326 views
Pappardelle, Walnut Pesto and Arugula

Pappardelle, Walnut Pesto and Arugula

Hawks Restaurant
Aug 2008
Professional
1 vote
2980 views
Shrimp Tortellini

Shrimp Tortellini

Very EASY, FAST & YUMMY recipe for the family! Serve with a caesar salad & garlic bread. Side note: Fresh spinach leaves (1-2 cups) can be…

Marissa Tesdall
Nov 2009
Intermediate
1 vote
105 views
Tomato and Chicken Penne

Tomato and Chicken Penne

A quick weeknight pasta dish that is surprising low in fat and calories.

Helen Doberstein
Apr 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
170 views
Pasta Miss ALFREDO with no cream

Pasta Miss ALFREDO with no cream

Usually leaner, sleeker and slightly more health conscious than Mr. heavy cream Alfredo... Miss Alfredo offers…

Foodessa
Jun 2010
Advanced
3 votes
331 views