10 Quick Pasta Recipes

Photography By Jill Melton | Last Updated March 24, 2020

Pasta to keep you sane and well fed.

If the larder is getting low, dried pasta is always there. Dependable, versatile and easy to prepare. Mangia.

Bacon and Collard Green Pappardelle

Collards turn bright green and retain a beautiful texture when cooked quickly at a high temperature. I am hard pressed to find a more comforting dish than these bitter collards slicked...

Carter's Spaghetti

Chef Eric Pippert of 5th & Taylor restaurant has a 6-year-old daughter, Carter, so like most parents he has to disguise nutrition in the form of yummy food. This "spaghetti" is a riff on Bolognese...

Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto, Salami and Parmigiano-Reggiano

Pesto should not be a forgotten fad of the ’80s. It is a staple that you need to be making, at the very least to keep from watching the slow demise of freshly picked basil or arugula in your fridge...

Green Lasagna

This fresh white lasagna celebrates whatever greens are in season. When you blanch or pre-cook your greens, keep in mind that what starts off as a sink full will cook down to a much smaller amount....

Farmhand Mac and Cheese

Grilled Cheeserie owner and Chef Crystal De Luna-Bogan made this rich dish with local cheeses and fresh pasta. The key is using fresh pasta, not dried. It makes enough for a gang, but you can cut it...

Leftovers? Make a Pasta Frittata

Pasta Frittata When we have leftovers in the fridge, we make a frittata, or an open-face omelet. Leftover pasta or potatoes are...

Rigatoni with Butternut, Bacon and Ricotta

Chef Sal Avila whipped up this dish perfect for March, when little fresh green produce is available.

Bella Napoli's Penne Alla Vodka Pasta

In Italy, pasta is always cooked in the sauce allowing it to soak up the flavors. Use a large skillet to allow room for the penne to nestle in with the sauce.

Chicken Soup with Orzo

Homemade chicken stock made with the bones of a rotisserie or roast chicken is thickened with a roux and enhanced with orzo, shredded chicken, and carrots.