American Goulash
American goulash, also known as old-fashioned goulash, is the perfect economical family meal.
The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so this satisfying dish can cook in just one pot.
I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.”
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
Broccolini, Chicken Sausage & Orzo Skillet
We love this quick skillet meal for busy evenings.
Eggs are the base of the creamy sauce.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
They don’t get fully cooked, so use pasteurized-in-the-shell eggs if you prefer.
You’ll taste a nice pop of pepper and nutty notes from the whole-wheat pasta.
Best part about this recipe?
It’s a one-pot meal, which means fewer dishes for you!
Add some shredded rotisserie chicken, grilled shrimp or crispy chickpeas to punch up the protein.
They are the lemons that brought the world limoncello and this zesty pasta dish.
Luckily, even if you dont have Sorrento lemons, you’re free to still make it.
These thicker-skinned lemons usually produce more zest.
Add apple-chicken sausage, tender greens and lots of caramelized onions.
Buy prewashed chopped kale to cut down on prep time.
It all adds up to an easy dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
One-Pot Cheesy Tex-Mex Pasta
This comforting one-pot pasta dish has a Southwestern kick.
Chili powder and pico de gallo flavor the dish, while melted Mexican cheese adds a creamy finish.
Try it with any greens you have in the fridge, such as chard or spinach.
Feel free to swap in ground turkey for the beef.
The shrimp and veggies are cooked in the same skillet, so cleanup is a snap too.
Chicken sausage with feta is especially good in this recipe.
The addition of fresh asparagus brightens up the look and flavors of this easy one-pot dinner.
Fresh basil, if you have it on hand, is a nice finishing touch.
With just a few add-ins like lemon and Parmesan cheese, you have a delicious silky sauce.
Want to use up your veggie stash in the freezer?
Swap in 8 ounces frozen spinach for fresh.
Large shrimp are cooked with garlic and then served over linguine pasta with a buttery wine sauce.
Multicolored cherry tomatoes look pretty, but you’re free to use all one color of tomato too.
Either way, you’ve got an easy weeknight dinner that’s ready in 25 minutes.
Creamy Spinach Pasta
This might be one of the creamiest light pasta dishes you’ve ever had!
The mascarpone cheese adds a richness to the spinach pasta that’s unexpectedespecially in a healthy pasta recipe.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
Serve with steamed broccoli and garlic bread.
The recipe makes enough for eight servings.
If you’re serving only four for dinner, cook 8 ounces of spaghetti and freeze the leftover sauce.
Serve with sauteed fresh spinach or steamed broccolini.
Turkey, Pesto & Broccoli Pasta
This easy pasta recipe is a weeknight dinner lifesaver.
While shelf-stable pesto will work here, we prefer the fresh flavor and more vibrant color of refrigerated pesto.
Look for it in the refrigerated section of your supermarket, near the fresh pasta and marinara sauce.
Serve this healthy pasta dinner with crusty garlic bread and steamed green beans.
Serve this family-friendly baked pasta with a salad and pour the adults a glass of Chianti.
Jasmine Comer
