Boil pasta recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing less than $2.0 per serving

Spinach Basil Orzo

Can you believe I *just* discovered Orzo about 2 months ago? I'm officially a huge fan and this is one of the many recipes I've come up with using a…

Make-over Spaghetti & Shrimp Salad

Originally mayo was the dressing for this salad recipe from a friend long ago, but I decided to give it a…

Caprese Pasta Salad

Easy summer salad. Great side dish to take to picnics or bbq's.

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…

Bow Ties With Bacon And Tomatoes

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

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…

Grandmother’s Handkerchief & Sausage Soup (Fazzoletto di nonna e la zuppa di salsiccia)

A friend of mines mom was making pasta sheets, which I thought was to be…

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,…

Suppa di matrimonio Italiano ( Wedding Soup)

I believe this soup was served at weddings and family gatherings because it was quick and easy to prepare,…

Cheap and Easy Pasta Salad

This is very cheap and easy to make because you can choose the flavor of the "dressing" you use to the type of pasta/noodles. It can be eaten hot,…

Asian Noodle Sesame Salad

This salad served cold is a wonderful summer meal or side dish. I think it is best when prepared a day or two ahead of time so that the noodles…

Turkey Sausage Fettucine alfredo

Sesame Noodle Salad

A cold noodle salad with homemade peanut sauce. Great dish to bring to a summer potluck. Hearty enough to be an entree, but really just a salad. For…

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…

Homemade Pierogis