Pasta
Linguine with Tomato-Leek Sauce
The mild flavor of leeks adds a nice touch to the pasta's tomato-based sauce.
Golden Onion and Zucchini Lasagne
In the recipe below it is not necessary to soak the pasta squares because they are not cut or rolled.
Creamy Chicken-Pasta Soup
"Dinner at J. Alexander’s in nearby Troy is a treat my family enjoys regularly, and there’s one thing we always order: the chicken soup. says Katie Randlett of Wixom, Michigan."Although it sounds ordinary, this version definitely isn’t — it has a rich, creamy texture, and it’s full of goodies like pasta, sugar snap peas and carrots."
Sugar snap peas add crunch to this comforting soup. The restaurant uses penne pasta, but macaroni would also work well.
Lamb with Couscous and Minted Fruit Chutney
From the Spa at Doral in Miami.
Orzo Pilaf with Mushrooms
Orzo, a rice-shaped pasta, is sold at Italian markets and most supermarkets.
Fusilli with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Peas
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Shrimp and Crab Cannelloni
Kevin Graham, of Graham's in New Orleans, occasionally adds a Parmesan sauce to go with the tomato cream.
Vegetable, Bean and Pasta Soup
This thick and comforting dish is delicious sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Vegetable Stew with Couscous
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Red Cabbage and Orzo Soup
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Tagliatelle with Smoked Salmon Cream Sauce
A quick yet elegant pasta dish.
Penne with Arugula and Tomatoes
Freshly picked greens and herbs are essential to cooking in the Apulia region of Italy. Their assertive, often bitter flavor enriches many a modest dish. Here, a just-cooked tomato sauce is enlivened with the peppery taste of arugula.
Spicy Sesame Noodle, Green Bean, and Carrot Salad
The dressing is packed with intense flavors, so only a limited amount of oil is necessary.