Pasta : Newest

Wonderful summer vegetables - zucchini, summer squash, asparagus, and mushrooms - are roasted and mixed with warm orzo and Parmesan cheese. 

Fresh asparagus, green beans, basil, and broccoli combine with garbanzos in this green, green vegetarian pasta dish. 

This pasta, olive, and spinach salad is wonderfully light for those hot summer nights. If you like, it goes well with the addition of either tuna or grilled chicken. 

Nancy offered her cheese, Alyssa suggested the red peppers, and Christy thought the spinach seemed like a good idea. It all came together deliciously! 

This delicious shrimp recipe will melt in your mouth. The addition of avocado and Asiago cheese takes it to the next level! 

Creamy and cheesy, this slightly spicy mac and cheese is made with California Colby Jack and California Pepper Jack. 

This recipe is great hot or cold. I invented it in grad school when I had no time to cook. It's a quick and easy one dish recipe. I use it as a side dish for nice meals or a full meal for lunch. You can make it in 5 minutes or less and eat immediately. For extra protein you can add chicken breast. 

Bacon, eggs, and tomatoes start the picnic right in this macaroni salad! 

Pasta, green onions and grapes are dressed up with a lemony yogurt sauce to make a great summer salad, perfect for if you have mint growing in your garden. 

This is Utica, New York's specialty dish. Rigatoni (riggies) pasta is paired with chicken and spicy peppers in a creamy red/white sauce. Some other popular additions are mushrooms and black olives. 

This quick and easy salad can be served as a side dish or a main course. I suggest serving it with sliced apple, sweet gherkins, or cornichons. Nice bread and a glass of white wine wouldn't hurt either! 

Couscous, cream-style corn and mozzarella cheese combine in this filling side dish. 

This is a fast, low budget and vegetarian friendly side dish, meal or potluck dish. It serves 2 as a meal and 4 as a side dish. Use pan drippings for added flavor. 

A beautiful two pan entree that'll please anyone who likes Italian sausage. Delicious with cheesy garlic bread and a sparkling white wine. My boyfriend and everyone in our families loves this dish! 

A delicious sage, butter, garlic and cheese sauce makes a delicious side dish or complete meal! 

This wonderful salad of pasta, currants, and vegetables is dressed with a tangy vinaigrette. 

The sweetness of the dressing and cranberries along with the savory of the onions and celery, makes this a wonderfully refreshing salad. Great to take along to picnics or potlucks. 

Cold egg noodles are tossed with fresh cilantro and cucumber and dressed with a tangy peanut sauce to make a delightful summertime treat in this recipe. 

Penne pasta tossed with asparagus, red peppers, pecans, and Parmesan cheese in a delicious sauce that is creamy without being over-powering. This has been a tremendous hit every time I've made it. 

This is a healthy, hearty, yet elegant recipe that is good enough for guests. It is also very easy and can be made with little notice. With low-carb pasta this can a good low-carb meal idea.