Pasta

A touch of sherry and ground roasted almonds elevate this creamy noodle casserole to company fare. Serve with a crisp green salad for a delicious meal.

Butternut squash and cashews combine to make the creamy sauce for this mac uncheese. For a variation, add cooked green vegetables, such as broccoli or peas. To make this gluten free, use gluten-free pasta and bread crumbs.

This spicy pasta dish makes a quick-and-easy weeknight dinner.

Eat without guilt or regrets. This rich, comforting pasta is lightened up with a cauliflower “cream.” For a more filling dish, stir in 2 cups small, steamed cauliflower florets before serving.

Grilled zucchini and garlic get puréed with toasted sunflower seeds, fresh basil, and Parmesan to make a rich, mellow pesto.

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This baked pasta dish is a healthful interpretation of the kids' favorite.

Hand-twisted noodles called pinci (also known as pici) are a Tuscan delicacy. Luckily for time-pressed cooks, curly pasta noodles work too.

Peppery watercress and creamy cannellini beans team up for a light and luscious one-dish meal. If watercress is unavailable, 8 cups of fresh arugula or spinach may be substituted.

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