START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 2 servings 4 ounces dried spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, or angel hair pasta or one 9-ounce package desired refrigerated pasta 1 cup chopped broccoli 1⁄2 of a 5.2-ounce container semisoft cheese with garlic and herbs 1⁄4 cup milk...
Spicy Pasta and Broccoli
START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings 12 ounces orecchiette or medium shell pasta (about 4 cups) 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups chopped Broccolini or broccoli florets 1 cup vegetable broth 1⁄2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 teaspoon...
Two-Cheese Macaroni Bake
PREP: 20 minutes BAKE: 45 minutes STAND: 10 minutes OVEN: 375°F MAKES 8 servings 8 ounces dried elbow macaroni (2 cups) 4 eggs, lightly beaten 21⁄2 cups milk 2 cups crumbled feta cheese with basil and tomato or plain feta cheese (8 ounces) 3⁄4 cup cream-style cottage...
Sweet Beans and Pasta
START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings 8 ounces dried linguine 11⁄2 cups frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame) 1 cup shredded carrots (2 medium) 1 10-ounce container refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce 2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary 1 Cook linguine according...
Pasta with Pepper-Cheese Sauce
START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 to 6 servings 8 ounces dried medium shell, mostaccioli, or cut ziti pasta 1 0.9- to 1.25-ounce envelope hollandaise sauce mix 1 cup roasted red sweet peppers, drained and chopped 1⁄2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño...
Linguine with Gorgonzola Sauce
START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1 9-ounce package refrigerated whole wheat linguine 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 cup evaporated fat-free milk 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), cubed 1⁄2 cup crumbled...
Tortellini Alfredo with Roasted Peppers
START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 2 or 3 servings 1 9-ounce package refrigerated cheese tortellini 1⁄2 cup roasted red sweet peppers, drained and cut into 1⁄2 -inch strips 1⁄3 cup refrigerated light Alfredo pasta sauce 1⁄2 cup shredded fresh basil Coarse ground black...
Spinach Tortellini with Beans and Feta
START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1 9-ounce package refrigerated cheese-filled spinach tortellini 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained 3⁄4 cup crumbled feta cheese with garlic and herbs (3 ounces) 2 tablespoons olive oil...
Tortellini and Peas
START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1 9-ounce package refrigerated cheese tortellini or ravioli 1 cup frozen peas 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup half-and-half, light cream, or milk 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with...
Asian Noodle Bowl
START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings 8 ounces dried soba (buckwheat noodles), udon (broad, white noodles), or vermicelli 2 cups vegetable broth 1⁄2 cup peanut sauce 2 cups frozen stir-fry vegetables (any combination) 1⁄2 cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped 1 Cook...