Quick and easy pasta main dish recipes

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Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil

Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil

This is a classic recipe that is so simple to make but always delicious. You can serve this as a side dish to…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2012
Advanced
12 votes
24525 views
Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta, Ham

Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta, Ham

This is one of our family staples. It is healthy and delicious! Two of our kids say it is their favorite…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2008
Advanced
10 votes
38970 views
Pasta capperi, olive, anchovy

Pasta capperi, olive, anchovy

This is a mediterranean sauce for pasta, it's very simple. As you may know from my profile I don't use garlic and onion, but I will write the recipe…

Paola Polati
May 2008
Intermediate
6 votes
8008 views
Simple Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

Simple Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

This is one of those simple recipes that are almost embarrassing to put on this website. But this was really…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2011
Advanced
6 votes
8092 views
Lemon-butter Linguini with Peppery Shirmp

Lemon-butter Linguini with Peppery Shirmp

It always surprises me when black pepper is used in such quantity that it makes a dish truly spicy, since we so…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2010
Advanced
5 votes
9033 views
Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce

Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce

Simple and truly delicious. If you like tasty, fresh, and healthy food, this is likely to become a staple for…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2008
Advanced
5 votes
26750 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
11463 views
Tomato Marinara with Garlic and Basil

Tomato Marinara with Garlic and Basil

This is a light and tasty sauce that the Roman's called "alla carrettiera". It's named for the drivers who…

Nancy Miyasaki
Aug 2009
Intermediate
5 votes
4705 views
Lemon Spaghetti

Lemon Spaghetti

Unusually, simply delicious.

Nollian
Dec 2010
Advanced
5 votes
2220 views
Broccoli Rabe with Spaghetti, Feta Cheese and Croutons

Broccoli Rabe with Spaghetti, Feta Cheese and Croutons

You have just created a meal that is satisfying and delicious. Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine

Catherine Pappas
Jun 2010
Intermediate
4 votes
3202 views
Black Linguini with Green Veggies

Black Linguini with Green Veggies

I was really hungry today and I wanted to cook something tasty but fast. I’ve been eating eggs for the past 2…

Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog
Aug 2011
Advanced
4 votes
3536 views
Cold Spaghetti with Peanut Soy Sauce

Cold Spaghetti with Peanut Soy Sauce

A refreshing summer dish that's easy to prepare and very tasty!

SpaghettiandChopsticks
Jun 2011
Intermediate
4 votes
3428 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
6041 views
Pasta Miss ALFREDO no cream

Pasta Miss ALFREDO no cream

Usually leaner, sleeker and slightly more health conscious than Mr. heavy cream Alfredo... Miss Alfredo offers you an amazing flavourful rosé pasta…

Foodessa
Jun 2010
Professional
3 votes
7032 views
Easy & Tasty Red Fish Sauce with Spaghetti!!

Easy & Tasty Red Fish Sauce with Spaghetti!!

This dish is easy and delicious! A perfect Friday night meal to bring a smile to your day! Enjoy with Love…

Catherine Pappas
Jul 2011
Intermediate
3 votes
2460 views