Kid friendly spring pasta main dish recipes

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Our Favorite Mac & Cheese

Our Favorite Mac & Cheese

It’s been rainy and cold here. Comfort food was a must. Ken wanted macaroni and cheese, but it had to be extra cheesy with a crunchy topping. Patti…

Patti Fisher
Apr 2015
Professional
1 vote
5189 views
EZ Lasagna My Way

EZ Lasagna My Way

I have a love-hate relationship with lasagna. I hate the difficulty of making it and I usually don't like the taste of fresh lasagna right out of…

Glenn
Mar 2017
Beginner
2 votes
4572 views
Penne Alfredo with Italian Sausage and Zucchini

Penne Alfredo with Italian Sausage and Zucchini

I had this dish at a local diner and loved it. So I recreated it at home it's an easy tasty dish. It looks…

Denise Sherin
May 2015
Advanced
2 votes
7436 views
PARSLEY sun-dried TOMATO PESTO on PASTA

PARSLEY sun-dried TOMATO PESTO on PASTA

I opened the fridge to be happily greeted by a beautiful bouquet of parsley. With this, I was inspired to…

Foodessa
Apr 2010
Professional
2 votes
2809 views
Baked Penne with Sausage & Ricotta

Baked Penne with Sausage & Ricotta

This bakes up like lasagna or baked ziti. It's simple to make and everyone loves it. It's great for a dinner…

Denise Sherin
May 2015
Advanced
1 vote
4883 views
Pasta in asparagus sauce

Pasta in asparagus sauce

Pasta in asparagus sauce is a smooth, silky and mild springtime meal.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
May 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
4588 views
Easy Sausage Pierogi Bake

Easy Sausage Pierogi Bake

Ken wanted macaroni and cheese made meaty with sausage. Patti had an “aha” moment because frozen pierogies are something we always have on hand,…

Patti Fisher
Oct 2015
Professional
1 vote
3111 views
Homemade Green Tea Pasta With Mint Pesto

Homemade Green Tea Pasta With Mint Pesto

It's a fabulous meatless meal you will never resist !

kristy
Nov 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
3982 views
Macaroni, Chicken and Cheese Casserole

Macaroni, Chicken and Cheese Casserole

An easy on your pocketbook comfort dish for the family. It is one of those meals, having leftover chicken,…

Julia Ann Souders
Jul 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
5382 views
Cheese Tortellini with Purple Sage and Browned Butter

Cheese Tortellini with Purple Sage and Browned Butter

My family loves this dish. It's a classic and uses an herb that grows year after year in my yard--purple sage.…

K. Garner
Aug 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2737 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
Creamy Spinach and Corn Pasta in Whole Wheat White Sauce

Creamy Spinach and Corn Pasta in Whole Wheat White Sauce

Spinach Corn Pasta is a great wholesome dish laced with goodness of spinach and cooked in whole wheat white…

Hina Gujral
May 2015
Advanced
1 vote
3310 views
Rigatoni with bacon and asparagus

Rigatoni with bacon and asparagus

This is great when asparagus is in season. My son loves this dish.

Denise Sherin
Mar 2014
Advanced
1 vote
2901 views
Pasta with Peas and Bacon

Pasta with Peas and Bacon

Bacon and peas have a natural flavor affinity that comes out in this simple recipe. Perfect for a weeknight or company, it comes together quickly…

Katherine
May 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
1556 views
Peanut and Vegetable Linguine

Peanut and Vegetable Linguine

A recipe for a meatless Monday meal of healthy whole grain pasta, fresh vegetables and peanuts for a bit of Mediterranean cuisine. Adapted from…

Julia Ann Souders
Jun 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
7619 views