Penne with Tuna, Plum Tomatoes and Black Olives

Recipe created by Judith Jones


Penne with Tuna, Plum Tomatoes and Black Olives Recipe
Common kitchen staples take on a Mediterranean flair when tossed together in this penne pasta dish with tuna, plum tomatoes and black olives.

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Pasta with Walnut Pesto, Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Recipe created by Frances Boswell


Pasta with Walnut Pesto, Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Recipe
Rigatoni and sausage get a nutritious boost from walnut pesto and broccoli rabe.

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Pasta with Pea Pesto

Recipe from Double Delicious! by Jessica Seinfeld


Pasta with Pea Pesto Recipe
Everyone needs a change from tomato sauce sometimes. Jessica Seinfeld loves this pasta (with or without chicken) served cold as a summer lunch or warm for dinner all year round.

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Risotto with Spring Greens and Prosciutto

Recipe courtesy of Michele Owens


Risotto with Spring Greens and Prosciutto Recipe
Risotto magnifies the flavor of whatever you put into it, so it really shows off the freshness of vegetables right out of the garden. Two things determine the success of this dish: First, whether your wrist is in shape for 20 to 25 minutes of constant stirring. And second, the quality of the rice.

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Herbed Farfalle and Steak Salad

Recipe created by Cristina Ferrare


Herbed Farfalle and Steak Salad Recipe
This pasta salad with steak is award winning—”I actually won first prize with this recipe in a celebrity chef contest,” says Cristina Ferrare.

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"You Won't Be Single for Long" Vodka Cream Pasta

Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray


"You Won't Be Single for Long" Vodka Cream Pasta Recipe

Low-Fat Spaghetti Carbonara Pasta with Peas

Recipe courtesy of Cristina Ferrare


Low-Fat Spaghetti Carbonara Pasta with Peas Recipe
If there's one thing Cristina Ferrare loves, it's peas. And with this recipe for spaghetti carbonara, she gets plenty. This creamy pasta dish has a wonderful balance of flavors, and thanks to the low-fat milk, you won't come away from the table feeling like you overdid it—unless you want to.

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Linguine with Walnut & Broccoli Rabe Pesto

Recipe from Food & Wine's Reinventing the Classics


Linguine with Walnut & Broccoli Rabe Pesto Recipe
Update the classic pesto pasta by using broccoli rabe instead of basil, adding a pleasing bitterness to the sauce, and in place of the traditional pesto noodle trenette, try easier-to-find linguine.

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Buckwheat Soba Noodles with Sauteed Mushrooms, Shallots and Mint

Photo: Christopher Baker


Buckwheat Soba Noodles with Sautéed Mushrooms, Shallots and Mint Recipe
A mushroom pasta dish is healthier and more flavorful with hearty Japanese soba noodles instead of regular semolina.

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Red Curry Peanut Noodles

Recipe from Food & Wine's Reinventing the Classics


Red Curry Peanut Noodles Recipe
This Chinese take-out staple gets an update by substituting pleasantly chewy whole wheat spaghetti for the usual egg noodles and adding a spicy kick of red curry paste to the peanut sauce.

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Pad Thai (Asian Stir-Fried Noodles)

From The Best of Regional Thai Cuisine by Chat Mingkwan


Pad Thai Recipe
This signature dish of Thailand just might seduce you and your family with its sweet, sour and salty flavors.

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Linguine with Tomatoes and Basil

From The Silver Palate Cookbook


Linguine with Tomatoes and Basil Recipe
Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins, authors of The Silver Palate Cookbook, first had this uncooked pasta sauce when they were guests in a beautiful home on Sardinia. Delicious and easy, the heat of the pasta warms and brings out the flavors of the sauce in a wonderfully subtle way.

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Pappardelle with Peas and Parmesan

Recipe created by John Baron


Pappardelle with Peas and Parmesan Recipe
Gentle yet powerful, sophisticated yet earthy, rich yet not the least bit ostentatious. And one more thing: capable of leaving a woman satisfied beyond her wildest imaginings. If you're thinking George Clooney, think again. This is pappardelle with peas and Parmesan from Manhattan's Pó restaurant. "The sauce has a bright, straightforward flavor," says Pó chef John Baron. "It's a simple recipe that relies on the quality of its ingredients."

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Seafood Pesto Pasta

Created by Lee Smith


Seafood Pesto Pasta Recipe
Unhurried time together and a good seafood pesto pasta are among Lee Smith's ingredients for love.

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Bolognese Sauce

Recipe created by Celia Barbour


Bolognese Sauce Recipe
This sauce takes a lot of time—it should simmer for four to five hours—but it does not require much skill or effort. Once the vegetables are chopped, all that's left to do is add ingredients and stir. This gives you plenty of time to shower, tidy up your house and do whatever else you need to do to prepare for your dinner guest.

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Linguine with Garlic Chive and Rosemary Oil

Created by Rori Trovato


Linguine with Garlic Chive and Rosemary Oil Recipe
It's a visual extravaganza: a shapely mix of long-haired pasta and strips of sautéed herbs, inspired by a traditional Italian meal.

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Grilled Sea Scallops with Saffron Spaghetti, Vegetables and Fresh Herbs

Adapted from Cooking with Nora by Nora Pouillon


Grilled Sea Scallops with Saffron Spaghetti, Vegetables and Fresh Herbs Recipe
In this recipe, "you have your protein, your starch, Mediterranean flavor and a wonderful combination of fresh vegetables and herbs," says chef Nora Pouillon. "You can give it to your kids and they'll love it, because it has spaghetti in it. It's the kind of recipe you can serve every day or dress up for entertaining with a first course and dessert."

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Orecchiette with Arugula and Walnut Pesto

Created by Michela Larson


Orecchiette with Arugula and Walnut Pesto Recipe
Fresh vegetables and Arugula and Walnut Pesto add great flavor to this pasta dish.

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Pesto Alla Genovese

Created by the Garibaldi Family, Liguria, Italy


Pesto Alla Genovese Recipe
What could be easier than tossing pasta with this tasty pesto? Presto, dinner's ready!

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Linguine with Gifts from the Sea

Recipe created by Cristina Ferrare


Linguine with Gifts from the Sea Recipe
This can be your go-to pasta dish when you need to make a quick meal or an elegant entrée for a dinner party. "I can't tell you how many times I've reached into my pantry to make this pasta," says Cristina Ferrare. “You would never believe the clams are from a can because they are minced, tender (not chewy) and seasoned to perfection with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic and parsley!"

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Zucchini and Tuna Pappardelle

Photo: Christopher Baker


Zucchini and Tuna Pappardelle Recipe
Canned tuna doesn't have to mean sandwiches; instead, toss it with ribbons of zucchini, pappardelle and a lemony cream sauce.

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Lemon-Infused Angel Hair Pasta

Recipe courtesy of Cristina Ferrare


Lemon-Infused Angel Hair Pasta Recipe
Love is in the air when this extra-special meal is on the table.

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Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Caper Pesto Sauce

Recipe created by Cathy and Tony Mantuano


Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Caper Pesto Sauce Recipe
Salt-packed capers make this whole wheat spaghetti dish a quick, flavorful weeknight staple.

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Bolognese à la Ferrare

Recipe courtesy of Cristina Ferrare


Bolognese à la Ferrare Recipe
Cristina Ferrare loves preparing a yummy meal for a good friend. With her long-time pal Henry Winkler cheering her on, Cristina prepares his all-time favorite pasta dish, Bolognese, using ground pork and ground chuck instead of pancetta.

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Raw Cherry Tomato, Arugula and Pecorino Linguine

Created by Rori Trovato


Raw Cherry Tomato, Arugula and Pecorino Linguine Recipe
Nothing says warm weather like cherry tomatoes, arugula and Pecorino Romano cheese—especially when they're in one bowl.

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Caesar Pasta with Baby Romaine and Parmesan

Recipe created by Rori Trovato


Caesar Pasta with Baby Romaine and Parmesan Recipe
The Caesar salad originated in Mexico, and this pasta dish in Italy, but somehow the two cultures came up with the same ingenious discovery—it's delicious!

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Asparagus and Pea Farrotto

Created by Susan Spungen


Asparagus and Pea Farrotto Recipe
Get your carbs the right way in this savory pasta dish.

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Spaghetti al Forno

Created by Susan Spungen


Spaghetti al Forno Recipe
Whole grain pasta adds a new level of health to a simple pasta dish.

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Mixed Grain Risotto with Squash, Tomatoes and Basil

Recipe created by Laura Pensiero


Mixed Grain Risotto with Squash, Tomatoes and Basil Recipe
Think of mixed grain risotto as your culinary blank canvas, adaptable to any season; this summery version has ripe tomatoes, zucchini and basil. The grains deliver vitamins (E, thiamin, folate, B6) and minerals (zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium) all year round.

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Barramundi with Sweet Corn Risotto and Onion-Basil Salsa

Created by Barton Seaver


Barramundi with Sweet Corn Risotto and Onion–Basil Salsa Recipe
This seafood dish sings with the fresh flavors of summer.

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Lemon Risotto with Garlic Crab


Lemon Risotto with Garlic Crab Recipe
How about a heaping serving of pasta for just 553 calories? Just try this delicious recipe!

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