noodles and pasta

One-Pan Pasta

We tried Meghan Markle's one-pan pasta, and we can say that it's as delicious as it is easy. Spaghetti cooks in the same pan as cherry tomatoes, greens, garlic, and enough Parmesan to make a light creamy sauce.

Ants Climbing a Tree Glass Noodles

This is Chef John's take on the classic Sichuan dish Ants Climbing a Tree, a magnificent mix of glass noodles and ground pork that is rich, spicy, and savory. The name is derived from the way the bits of pork stick to the noodles in the finished dish.

Creamy Sausage Pasta

This creamy sausage pasta is my take on Pasta alla Norcina which is popular in Umbria. With just a few ingredients, it's simple and hearty, yet elegant enough for company.

Cheesy Lasagna Sheet Pasta

This creamy spinach artichoke pasta has all the flavors you love in spinach artichoke dip in a sauce for pasta! Fettuccine stands up nicely with this rich sauce, but rotini or farfalle would work, too. Be sure and keep some of the pasta cooking water in case you prefer a thinner sauce. It’s optional, but fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme, or snipped chives make a nice garnish.

Reuben Mac

Not your typical mac and cheese. This recipe won 1st place at the Iowa State Fair.

Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole

This super easy dump and bake meatball casserole made with frozen meatballs and prepared marinara sauce comes together in minutes and then just needs to bake in the oven. Perfect family staple on weeknights.

Cheese Agnolotti

Cheese agnolotti, homemade pasta filled with ricotta and Parmesan filling, have the perfect filling-to-pasta ratio. Chef John's adorable little puffs are a pleasure to make and a delight to eat. Serve them in the pasta sauce of your choice.

High Protein Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese

This high-protein cottage cheese mac and cheese is both creamy and satisfying. It’s a great option for those looking to boost their protein intake. Everything seasoning adds a fun twist.

Crunchy Chopped Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

In this crunchy chopped salad with sesame ginger dressing, the vinaigrette is the star, tangy and fresh. It's especially good on a crunchy version of bagged salad, with iceberg and cabbage, for example, but you can choose any salad you like.

Elote Ramen Noodles

These elote ramen noodles are fusion at its finest! I grew up eating ramen noodles and kicking them up a notch is my favorite pastime. True elote is grilled, but feel free to cut corners by cooking the corn in a skillet. Your favorite toppings make the dish, so don't skip them.

One Pan Chicken Sausage, Vegetables, and Orzo

For this one pan chicken sausage, vegetables, and orzo, everything goes into one skillet. You will want to cut up and measure the ingredients before you start cooking, because this colorful dish comes together quickly. If you like, put some bread in the oven to warm and make a small Caesar salad while the orzo cooks, and your complete dinner will be on the table in under 45 minutes.

6-Ingredient Ravioli Casserole

This 6-ingredient ravioli casserole, cheesy and delicious, takes just a few minutes to assemble and will satisfy the pickiest eaters. It’s similar to lasagna, but so much easier to make.

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