Serve with a drizzle of good olive oil and a green salad on the side.

Goat cheese adds creaminess while walnuts provide a satisfying crunch in this healthy pasta dish.

Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Pasta

The combination of slightly smoky grilled eggplant and sweet tomatoes is delightful.

a recipe photo of the Beet Pasta with Goat Cheese and Walnuts served on a plate

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Just warm the yogurt (do not boil) and add some pasta-cooking water to thin it out.

Lemon and fresh basil brighten up the whole-wheat pasta and complement the shrimp in this quick dinner recipe.

Cooking the pasta right in the sauce saves time and cleanup while infusing the noodles with more flavor.

a recipe photo of the Easy Spaghetti with Spinach Sauce

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Cashew, Chickpea & Pasta Salad with Cilantro-Mint-Shallot Vinaigrette

In our humble opinion, the dressingmakesthis salad.

This easy pasta bake is packed with spinach.

Feel free to swap the spinach out for another green like kale if you have it on hand.

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Just be sure to remove the tough stems and chop it into smaller pieces before cooking.

Use a mandoline or a very sharp knife to shave the Brussels sprouts.

Toasting the orzo before adding the broth adds another layer of flavor.

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Creamy Lemon Orzo with Spring Peas

This recipe is an irresistible bowl-scraper.

We use a mix of chili powder, cumin and chipotle powder to add heat and flavor.

Artichoke hearts and pepperoncini add briny flavor, while fresh mozzarella lends a creamy note.

a recipe photo of the Creamy Rotisserie Chicken & Spinach Pasta

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Serve this pasta salad at your next dinner party or backyard get-together.

And, of course, it has all the rich, creamy goodness you look for in a carbonara.

Super Green Pasta

Pack in your veggies with this quick and easy green pasta.

Caprese salad with salami

Jacob Fox

Corn kernels blister in the hot pan and a sprinkle of smoked paprika brings out the flavor.

If you might’t find cotija cheese, grated Parmesan is a good substitute.

For more, learnhow to cut corn off the cob.

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To amp up the veggies even more, try adding asparagus or peas to the dish.

From creamy avocado to crunchy bell peppers, this pasta salad is full of texture and flavor.

A homemade herb-lime vinaigrette ties everything together.

One-Pot Pasta With Spinach and Tomatoes in a pot

Caitlin Bensel

you’re able to substitute chopped fresh summer-ripe tomatoes for the cherry tomatoes.

Serve with crusty garlic bread and a green salad on the side.

Crumbled feta and Kalamata olives add a briny punch.

a recipe photo of the Cashew, Chickpea & Avocado Salad with Coriander-Mint-Shallot Vinaigrette

Sara Haas

Cucumbers and fennel provide crunch to contrast the creamy feta and Kalamata olives.

A tangy herb-buttermilk dressing completes the dish.

The herbaceous green sauce uses plenty of fresh herbs, including cilantro, dill and parsley.

a recipe photo of the Creamy Lemon Spinach Pasta Bake

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop stylist: Shell Royster

Use any leftover sauce as a dressing for grain bowls and salads.

a recipe photo of the Creamy Chicken Pasta with Brussels Sprouts & Artichokes

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

a recipe photo of the One-Pot White Bean, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo with Lemon & Feta

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Creamy Arugula Pesto Pasta with Peas & Tomatoes

Charlotte & Johnny Autry

Creamy Lemon Orzo with Spring Peas

Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis

Spicy Chicken Pasta with Peppers & Onions

Kelsey Hansen

artichoke mozzarella chickpea pasta salad

Jen Causey

Giada’s Zucchini Carbonara

Elizabeth Newman

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a recipe photo of the Super Green Pasta served on a plate and topped with pine nuts and cheese

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

a recipe photo of the Elote-Inspired Pasta Salad

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Anna Kelly, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

a recipe photo of the Green Goddess Ricotta Pasta

Photographer: Sara Baurley, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

black bean corn avocado pasta salad

Jen Causey

a recipe photo of the Burrata Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes & Spinach

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

a recipe photo of the Shirataki Noodles with Feta and Tomato

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

creamy tomato cucumber feta salad

Jen Causey

Fusilli with Green Sauce & Burst Cherry Tomatoes

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Martgaret Dickey Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke

Caprese Pasta Salad

Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely