Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil by John Spottiswood

This is a classic recipe that is so simple to make but always delicious. You can serve this as a side dish to any grilled meat or vegetable entree. It can also stand on it's own or be paired with a salad for a light lunch or dinner. It's a great, easy recipe to add to your list of staples. Using a good olive oil is key here. I…

Sicilian Eggplant & Ricotta Pasta by John Spottiswood

This is yet another wonderful Italian recipe that I've adapted from Marcella Hazan's classic "Essentials of Italian Cooking". This one is good enough that my wife put a little smily face in the upper corner of the recipe and wrote "It's a keeper!". I think you'll feel the same way. We served this for friends with a wonderful citrus…

Pasta Shells in white sauce with sausage, mushrooms and peas! by Manju Nair

I'm a big fan of Italian food and Pasta tops my list! I had this packet of shell pasta and wanted to make something really special. I have never tried making white sauce or bechamel sauce before and so I wanted to something new (as usual) and guess…

Summertime Macaroni Salad Classic by Denise Sherin

This is a favorite in our family and guests. Just a nice summer macaroni salad. Great for picnics and BBQ's.

Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes by Robyn Savoie

Since we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the refrigerator, the cold ruins their taste and texture. Keep them right on the counter so they'll be sweeter and juicier.

Macaroni Salad Primavera by Smokinhotchef

Bursting with garden fresh veggie flavors and color, this salad is great for on the go and complements any meal indoors or out!!

5 Vegie Carbonara by Brett Ede

macaroni and cheese by Carol Teng

A delicious, easy to cook meal.

Grandmother’s Handkerchief & Sausage Soup (Fazzoletto di nonna e la zuppa di salsiccia) by Windle Grissett

A friend of mines mom was making pasta sheets, which I thought was to be for ravioli or manicotti crepes. Turns out she was making something I never heard of "grandmother's handkerchief". I decided to combine this with a soup recipe. Enjoy!!

White Spaghetti by Chez la mere

family favorite go-to meal

Suppa di matrimonio Italiano ( Wedding Soup) by J. Gino Genovesi

I believe this soup was served at weddings and family gatherings because it was quick and easy to prepare, delicious and plentiful. However, my family made this soup for Sunday lunch and for holidays and family gatherings.. This was served, along with Toasted sliced bread, before a meal of homemade pasta. I have made some changes…

Orzo Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Feta by Michele Grason

This is my summer potluck go-to recipe! You can add pinenuts and fresh cherry tomatoes or you could just add the orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, feta and basil. It is so easy to make and it's even better the next day!

Homemade Green Tea Pasta With Mint Pesto by kristy

It's a fabulous meatless meal you will never resist !

Asparagus Fettuccine by "Cheffie Cooks"

A fantastic pasta dish so easy to prepare.

Linguine with White Clam Sauce by B Innes

White clam sauce is a fairly easy to prepare sauce, that does not really take a long time. This recipe will serve 4 persons with a pound of pasta. Of course the choice of which style pasta you use is up to you but linguine does go great with it .