Spaghetti with calamari fra Diavolo by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Tender squid is smothered with a devilishly spicy tomato sauce in this classic Italian dish.

Sparkling Fusilli by maria liberati

Lavender and Fusilli Pasta (from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions, 2nd edition) by maria liberati

Whole-wheat spaghetti Bolognese by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Whole wheat spaghetti add extra fiber, vitamins and minerals to this Italian classic.

Mostacciolo, Zucchini & Ham Skillet Meal by Salad Foodie

Serve this one-dish meal of pasta, zucchini and ham, and family or guests will think they're in Alfredo heaven. A recipe keeper for using up leftover ham and/or summer's zucchini. You can sub chicken for the ham if you prefer. To reduce calories and fat further, sub a 13-ounce can of evaporated skim milk in place of the cream.

Lentil Bolognese by Gareth Lewis

Pasta with lentils, onion, carrots. Vegetarian

Squash and spinach pasta rotolo by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

For this delicious Jamie Oliver pasta dish fresh lasagna sheets are used to make a filled roll that is sliced and baked in sauce.

Italian Filled Pasta Shells by "Cheffie Cooks"

This is such a great dish for Italian night!

Lazy Girls Cheesy Stuffed Shells by Culinary Envy

Lazy Girls Cheesy Stuffed Shells are big tasty bites of cheese stuffed pasta, baked in a rich red tomato beef sauce.

20 MINUTE BUTTER AND ONION TOMATO SAUCE by For the Love of Italian Cooking

If you have ever made Marcella Hazan’s glorious butter and onion tomato sauce, then you know that it can take a bit of time to make (even though it is considered to be the simplest of her sauce recipes). It tastes phenomenal, but I would rather save it for a Sunday dinner. Here is a ‘weeknight version‘ that’s ready in half the time of…

Herbed Gnocchi with Mushrooms by Homemade & Yummy

Herbed Gnocchi with Mushrooms is easier to make than you think. Nothing beats making fresh pasta at home.

Garden Marinara Sauce with Spaghetti by Salad Foodie

This marinara is chock full of veggies, and served atop whole grain spaghetti noodles, makes a guilt-free pasta entrée. Use the last of summer’s garden tomatoes, or use canned if time is short. It fills your whole home with a wonderful Italian aroma as it cooks!

Pepperoni and bell pepper/parmesan sauce Spaghetti by "Cheffie Cooks"

This dish is not only popular with the children-everyone loves it! Great on a warm night as a light supper.

Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes by Salad Foodie

I am enamored with pasta, tomatoes and basil recipes and have tried out several. This one is from Cook's Country (April/May 2015) and indeed has robust tomato flavors by roasting them! See Useful Links below for an earlier posted and similar recipe that we liked well too.

Lemon Olive Parmesan Parsley Pasta lightness by Foodessa

Lemon, oil and Parmesan flavoured pasta gets tossed with parsley and olives. A dish that's fresh, tasty and light just like the Summer's wind. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2016/06/lemon-olive-parmesan-parsley-pasta.html