Kid friendly pastas recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Everyone will thank you for this one make double if you have big eaters this has never failed me .... This is a very heavy, creamy filling side…

Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes

Since we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the…

Mac & Cheese

Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese

A family favorite that I've been making for 15 years.

Macaroni and slaw salad

This recipe comes from my Taste of Home cookbook. It is a delicious, easy to make and my go to salad recipe for potlucks.

Sweet Potato Bourbon Noodle Kugel

Kugel is a baked dish served in Jewish homes. It can be sweet or savory, and is normally based on either…

Three Cheese Macaroni & Cheese

An unusual recipe ingredient caught my attention when I saw this on the Internet and after trying it out the recipe went straight to my rotation…

PASTA PIZZAZ WITH ZUCCHINI

"ROTINI OR BOW TIE PASTA TOSSED WITH SAUTEED ONIONS, GARLIC, ZUCCHINI, MUSHROOMS AND FRESH TOMATO" ALSO, ADDED A TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE TO BE ADDED IF…

Grandma's Cheese Macaroni Casserole

Creamy southern style Macaroni and Cheese with a crunchy cracker topping. Great make ahead dish for events and…

Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon)

It's hard to improve on an American classic, but I think this recipe based on Cooking Light Magazine (9/09)…

Turkey Sausage Fettucine alfredo

Sesame Noodle Salad

I would highly recommend making them at least 6 hours before and preferably 24 hours. The noodles absorb the "sauce" and the flavors meld.

Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

Here’s a pumpkin side dish that you can serve at a holiday dinner. This recipe can be halved for a smaller family meal. Once again my non-pumpkin…

Three Cheese Baked Macaroni & Cheese

This recipe by far is my family's favorite mac 'n cheese. They make a meal out of it with a side salad. True…