125 easy italian pasta Recipes

spaghetti noodles, sliced pepperoni, cheddar or montery jack cheese cubed (or shredded), tomatoes, whole or sliced in half (or about 1 cup. chopped regular tomatoes), onion, chopped, celery stalks, sliced, sized cucumber, sliced, carrots , sliced into coin shapes, zesty italian salad dressing

olive oil, well trimmed boneless pork loin chops, crumbled dried rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves, salt (for seasoning chops ), onion, chopped, garlic clove, peeled and minced, sliced zucchini (1/4-inch thick ), pasta sauce, black pepper, whole wheat spaghetti or 4 oz regular spaghetti, cooked according to package directions

pasta sauce, divided, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, shredded, parmesan cheese, grated, egg, beaten, italian seasoning (optional) or 1 tsp garlic powder (optional), cannelloni tubes, cooked (i always use fresh-made manicotti or cannelloni crepes shells), cooked chicken, shredded (optional)

pasta, cooked and drained (ziti, rigatoni or penne), spaghetti sauce, ground beef, cooked and drained, parmesan cheese, cheese, shredded (mozzarella or italian blend)

chicken broth, uncooked orzo pasta (very small pasta), frozen chopped spinach (thawed and well-drained ), egg (beaten ), grated cheese (parm or italian mix dry cheese such as asiago, romano, & parm), salt & pepper (to taste)

penne or 3 cups rotini pasta or 3 cups other large pasta, lean ground beef, chopped onion, grated carrot, prepared pasta sauce, italian seasoning (oregano or basil), hot pepper flakes (optional), light ricotta cheese, egg, grated part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese

mild italian sausage, part-skim ricotta cheese, refrigerated ready-made pesto, egg, lightly beaten, pasta sauce, no-boil lasagna noodles, shredded italian three-cheese blend or mozzarella cheese

ziti pasta, uncooked, lean ground beef or 1 lb italian sausage, cooked & drained, your favorite pasta sauce (or, even better, your own homemade sauce), shredded mozzarella cheese (1 lb.), chopped parsley

vegetable broth, uncooked orzo pasta, diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic, undrained, black beans, rinsed and drained, frozen broccoli carrots cauliflower mix, chopped fresh parsley (optional), shredded parmesan cheese

bonelelss skinless chicken breasts, mushrooms, diced, green bell pepper, chopped, zucchini, diced, onion , dhopped, pasta sauce, hot cooked pasta (spaghetti or linguine)

garlic and olive oil pasta roni, olive oil, butter, white wine, chopped onion, chopped zucchini, chopped yellow squash, chopped fresh mushrooms, italian-style diced tomatoes, frozen mussels, in shell, scallops (optional) or clams (optional) or shrimp (optional)

head broccoli, chopped and steamed until crisp tender, salt, chopped cooked chicken, pasta shells, cooked and drained, tomatoes, cubed, coarsely chopped red onion, garlic, minced, salt and pepper, italian dressing (more if needed)

pre-made bread dough (quick and easy whole wheat sandwich bread quick and easy whole wheat sandwich bread), ricotta cheese, nutmeg, oregano, salt and pepper, to taste, oil (for frying ), pasta sauce or pesto sauce, for serving

chicken broth, water, frozen mini meatballs, prepared, uncooked shell pasta, frozen spinach or 2 cups fresh spinach, tomato sauce, pizza seasoning (or more to taste), garlic salt, onion flakes

ziti pasta or 1 lb ziti rigati or 1 lb penne or 1 lb penne rigate, mild italian sausage or 1 lb hot italian sausage, casings removed, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, tomato sauce (marinara style), dried basil, dried oregano, fennel seed, crushed fine or ground, ricotta cheese, egg, lightly beaten, dried basil, dried oregano, salt , to taste, ground black pepper , to taste, mozzarella cheese, shredded

pasta (any shape like spirals, shells, elbows , etc), green pepper, yellow pepper, red pepper, red onion, sliced large pitted ripe olives, drained, fresh mushrooms, sliced, italian dressing (i use wishbone fat free)

extra virgin olive oil, sweet italian sausage, casings removed, crumbled, dried red pepper flakes, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, tomatoes (italian plum drained and chopped), whipping cream, salt, farfalle pasta (bow tie pasta), parsley (fresh , minced), parmesan cheese, grated, garlic powder

kraft 100% grated parmesan cheese, divided, italian salad dressing mix, garlic powder, boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.), ronzoni healthy harvest rotini pasta, classico fire roasted tomato and garlic pasta sauce, divided, sliced fresh basil