Homemade Manicotti by Nancy Miyasaki

This recipe is simple and absolutely delicious. It is a reasonable amount of work, so good to cook for a large party or family gathering. It is fun to prepare with a friend or relative, perhaps with a glass of wine in hand! I adapted this from a recipe cookoff I saw on the Food Network.

Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce by John Spottiswood

Simple and truly delicious. If you like tasty, fresh, and healthy food, this is likely to become a staple for you.

AUSHAK - AFGHAN RAVIOLI by Linda Tay Esposito

I first tasted Aushak at the Salang Pass restaurant in Fremont, a city where a lot of Afghan immigrants have settled. Aushak is proof that Marco Polo made his way through that part of the world (I mean through the Hindu Kush, not Fremont!) enroute back from China. Aushak is traditionally made with beef - it's the Afghan version of…

Morel mushroom pasta by Joy

A simple pasta that highlights morel mushrooms.

Pasta with Grape or Cherry Tomatoes by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a great pasta from an island off the coast of Italy that I adapted from Giada de Laurentiis. The roasting of the tomatoes and capers with the bread crumbs makes for flavorful and original pasta. I've served this with and without basil, and prefer it with basil though it is delicious either way.

MACARONI AND CHEESE by Lillie Ann Passwaiter

LOTS OF CHEDDAR CHEESE INSIDE AND ON TOP MAKE THIS A DELICIOUS, CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE. SERVE THIS CASSEROLE AS A MAIN DISH WITH A SALAD OF SERVE IT AS A SIDE DISH.

Peanut and Vegetable Linguine by Julia Ann Souders

A recipe for a meatless Monday meal of healthy whole grain pasta, fresh vegetables and peanuts for a bit of Mediterranean cuisine. Adapted from The Cook's Encyclopedia of Vegetarian Cooking, Linda Fraser, 2001, p 140 "Peanut Noodles." ©2007-2014 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk.Off.” Reg.…

Penne Puttanesca by Denise Sherin

Easy and quick pasta dish. I love kalamata olives, they add a nice briney bite to the dish.

Penne Pasta with sun dried tomatoes and chili by Brett Ede