Quick and easy American pasta recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Luncheon Pasta Salad

A refreshing light pasta salad for a main dish luncheon or summer potluck. I like small or medium shell pasta, but elbow, ditalini or bow tie pastas…

Ham, Peas & Pasta Salad

A nice choice for a summer cookout or picnic, this pasta salad can be made up to a day ahead for convenience. My pasta choice for this is ditalini,…

Pesto~Garlic~Pecan Pasta

Perfect for Pasta night especially on a hot summer evening!

Fusilli Salad with Fresh Cilantro and Sweet Peppers

Fusilli Salad with Fresh Cilantro and Sweet Peppers is a healthy, delicious, healthy side dish for your…

Habanero Penne and Cheese

Habanero Penne and Cheese is a spicy, delicious twist on the traditional mac and cheese! Try this for dinner tonight!

Chicken~Cheddar Rotini Bake

Great casserole for your family, we love fresh fruit as a side dish!

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)…

Broccoli Parmesan Fettuccine

Excellent main dish on the weeknights when you want some type of pasta.

Quick cooking Chicken Broth Noodle Soup

Feeling a tad under the weather? This Chicken Noodle soup may just be the remedy!

Macaroni and Cheese w/ Jalapenos & Peppers

Spaghetti Aglio E Olio

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Bow Ties With Bacon And Tomatoes

Bow-tie pasta dresses up this easy skillet side for a special occasion or a weeknight family meal!

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.

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…