Quick and easy pasta recipes

Tomato Marinara with Garlic and Basil

This is a light and tasty sauce that the Roman's called "alla carrettiera". It's named for the drivers who…

Pappardelle Pasta with Porcini Mushrooms

Lemon Pasta with vegetables

This is a delicious summer pasta dish. It serves well as a main dish, but also is delicious alongside grilled meat or fish. Tastes great as…

Tuscan shrimp marinara with chickpea pasta

This is a great Tuscan recipe adapted from the Flavors of Tuscan cookbook by Maxine Clark. Maxine recommends…

Turkey Sausage Ragu

Perfecto! Great healthy alternative to pork and beef-based ragu. I cheat a little in this recipe and use Trader Joe's Marinara Sauce. Your guests…

Pasta Paella

An easy and great tasting recipe. If you like the flavor of paella, you'll love this pasta. I've made this as well as true paella, and I think my…

Butternut Squash Shrimp Pasta

Creamy

Clam Sauce for Spaghetti

This was a favorite growing up. Easy and fast to make. I like this best over Angel Hair pasta. This is not a heavy sauce and is on the healthier…

Chicken Pasta

Here is an easy last minute dinner recipe from my $5 family menu. My kids love pasta and my kids love Chicken, so what better than Chicken Pasta for…

Pasta with Zucchini

Creamy Mac And Cheese

Creamy, cheesy and easy!

Penne With Italian Sausage And Green Bell Pepper Sauce

Just as easy as spaghetti but fun for something different.

Simple Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pasta

The is the easiest, fresh pasta recipe. I made it one day when we had a lot of left over grape tomatoes. The…

crab ravioli with grilled lobster in saffron cream sauce

For a luscious meal that can be made in 1/2 hour, this recipe has always been a sure thing.

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

This recipe originally did not have any pasta, but I modified the sauce to be more robust to accommodate that addition. This dish is light and…