Penne alla Vodka
This easy and impressive pasta is always on the menu when my husband and I invite first-time guests over for...
Make-Ahead Lasagna
This is an old standby when time's limited and guests are expected for dinner. It's a combination of several easy...
Veggie Macaroni & Cheese
This creamy mac and cheese definitely doesn't come from a box! Fresh veggies add crunch and color and will leave...
Homemade Meatless Spaghetti Sauce
When my tomatoes ripen, the first things I make are BLTs and this homemade spaghetti sauce. —Sondra Bergy, Lowell, Michigan
Cajun Chicken & Pasta
This kicked-up pasta dish is a family favorite and my most-requested recipe. It's easy to adapt too. Substitute shrimp for...
Zucchini Lasagna
We plant zucchini every year and always seem to have more than we can use! This hearty zucchini lasagna is...
Creamy Noodle Casserole
My husband, Ronald, works long hours and frequently doesn't arrive home until past 7 p.m. This casserole is ideal for...
Greek-Style Ravioli
Here's a flavorful Greek twist on an Italian classic. It’s an easy weekday meal that’s become one of our favorites....
Chicken Soba Noodle Toss
This is one of my favorite meals for busy weeknights. You can prepare all the ingredients the day before and...
One-Pot Meaty Spaghetti
I used to help my mom make this when I was growing up, and the recipe stuck. It was a...
Tex-Mex Pasta
After a recent surgery, I wasn’t able to stock up on groceries. One night, I looked in my pantry and...
Sloppy Joe Veggie Casserole
Sloppy joe flavor meets veggie lasagna wholesomeness. My family loves this dynamic duo, and you’ll love how simple it is...
Spicy Lasagna Skillet Dinner
Shortcut lasagna bails me out when I'm in a frenzy to serve dinner. A leafy salad and buttery garlic toast...
Easy Meatball Stroganoff
This recipe has fed not only my own family, but many neighborhood kids! They come running when I make this...
Turkey and Pasta Ranch Salad
This easy pasta salad is loaded with fresh veggies, and the classic ranch dressing makes it appealing to kids. —Julie...
Thai Chicken Casserole
When my family goes out, I can count on someone ordering chicken pad thai. I decided to make an easy...
Egg Roll Noodle Bowl
We love Asian egg rolls, but they can be challenging to make. Simplify everything with this deconstructed egg roll made...
Pizza in a Bowl
On busy days, it's a comfort to know that my family can sit down to dinner minutes after we walk...
Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo Salad
Loaded with veggies and shrimp, this crowd pleaser is a tasty change from standard pasta salads. —Ginger Johnson, Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Pretty Penne Ham Skillet
I'm a busy nurse, so fast meals are a must. This pasta is a tasty change of pace from potato-ham...
Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo
This easy Alfredo sauce is creamy, comforting and coats fettuccine noodles in fine fashion. This recipe is wonderful as is,...
Amazing Mac & Cheese Pizza
I love pizza, and I love macaroni and cheese. After lots of experimenting, I figured out a wonderful way to...
Stovetop Beef and Shells
I fix this supper when I'm pressed for time. It's as tasty as it is fast. Team it with salad,...
Four-Cheese Sausage Rigatoni
To make this twist on traditional baked pasta, we start with creamy goat cheese and build from there with mozzarella,...
Traditional Lasagna
My family first tasted this rich, homemade lasagna recipe at a friend's home on Christmas Eve. We were so impressed...
Italian Sausage with Bow Ties
We often have our favorite pasta when company comes over, and I’ve shared this Italian sausage recipe several times. Now...
Southwestern Goulash
I had some extra cilantro in the fridge and didn't want to throw it away. Instead, I came up with...
Meaty Pasta Casseroles
I love this recipe because it makes two hearty casseroles. Every time I make it I add a little something...
Savory Pumpkin Ravioli
This pumpkin ravioli recipe may sound complicated, but if you organize yourself, it really isn't. The result will be pure...