These quick and easy pasta dinners go from stovetop to table in just 20 minutes.
Plus, these comforting dishes highlight seasonal ingredients like earthy mushrooms, hearty kale and vibrant spinach.
Serve with a drizzle of good olive oil and a green salad on the side.
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Crushed red pepper brings on the heat.
Swap out the chicken broth for vegetable broth to make this quick spicy ramen vegetarian.
Creamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta
Mint and peas are a natural pairing in this creamy pasta dish.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
It works well as a vegetarian main dish or can be divided into smaller portions as a side dish.
If you have pine nuts on hand, sprinkle them over the top for a little crunch.
Parmesan cheese grated fresh with a microplane grater will give you the best results.
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Chile-garlic sauce adds nice heat, while lime juice and zest brighten the flavor.
Enjoy this quick dish warm, or serve it chilled for an easy lunch.
We like the firm texture and flavor of soba noodles, but regular whole-wheat pasta will work well too.
PHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY, FOOD STYLIST: MELISSA GRAY, PROP STYLIST: SHELL ROYSTER
For a boost of protein, serve with shredded chicken or shrimp or tofu.
Meanwhile, the residual heat of the pasta wilts the spinach in record time for a fast weeknight dinner.
Thick and chewy udon noodles make a good alternative.
Jennifer Causey
To amp up the veggies even more, try adding asparagus or peas to the dish.
They are the lemons that brought the world limoncello and this zesty pasta dish.
These thicker-skinned lemons usually produce more zest.
PHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY, FOOD STYLIST: MELISSA GRAY, PROP STYLIST: SHELL ROYSTER
A roasted garlic variety pairs perfectly with cheese tortellini and sauteed leafy greens.
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna
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