Kid friendly American pasta recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

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…

dp
Dec 2009
Professional
4 votes
24153 views
Awesome! No Bake ~ Macaroni and Cheese!

Awesome! No Bake ~ Macaroni and Cheese!

This is a great way to kick up macaroni and cheese. Serve as a side dish or just a simple main dish with a…

Catherine Pappas
Jun 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
4232 views
Pene ala Strider

Pene ala Strider

My husband came up with this dish one night, we love it and have it about once a week. It's light, refreshing and absolutely Delicious.

Kimi
Feb 2009
Advanced
1 vote
2917 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
1847 views
Solar Macaroni and Cheese

Solar Macaroni and Cheese

Easy Macaroni and Cheese for a solar cooker.

Cindy
Mar 2011
Advanced
1 vote
2862 views
Lazy homemade pasta with minced pork and beef meat

Lazy homemade pasta with minced pork and beef meat

This recipe is as simple as 1-2-3! You can make it with pasta from a store but it’s more tender and delish…

Helenscooking
Jul 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
2491 views
Creamy Noodles & Peas

Creamy Noodles & Peas

This is a quick and easy side dish that makes peas yummy to eat and is the result of experimenting on a cool fall evening 25 years ago.

JoyG
Oct 2011
Professional
1 vote
1735 views
Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese

Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese

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

Beth Roan
Apr 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2785 views
Low Fat, Three Cheese Mac and Cheese, Made From a Box But Healthier

Low Fat, Three Cheese Mac and Cheese, Made From a Box But Healthier

For years I’ve been on the quest for a decadent tasting classic macaroni…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
May 2012
Professional
1 vote
2882 views
Chicken Spaghetti

Chicken Spaghetti

This is one of our family favorites.

Beth Roan
Jun 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
1837 views
Bacon Stuffed Shell Salad

Bacon Stuffed Shell Salad

This recipe takes pasta salad to a big flavor level. Great to make ahead and serve for a simple luncheon. Serve with fresh seasonal fruit.

Robyn Savoie
Sep 2013
Advanced
1 vote
5419 views
Macaroni and Cheese w/ Jalapenos & Peppers

Macaroni and Cheese w/ Jalapenos & Peppers

Catherine Pappas
Nov 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
2234 views
Sweet Potato Bourbon Noodle Kugel

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…

Farrell May Podgorsek
Dec 2013
Advanced
1 vote
4901 views
MACARONI -ORGANIC FUSILLI SALAD

MACARONI -ORGANIC FUSILLI SALAD

USE ALMA'S FUSILLI 100% ITALIAN ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT DURUM SEMOLINA IMPORTED FROM ITALY A MACARONI PRODUCT.

Lillie Ann Passwaiter
Jul 2016
Intermediate
1 vote
868 views