Pasta Carbonara

8 ounces fettuccine noodles 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, minced 1 egg, beaten 5 crisply cooked bacon slices, crumbled 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 1 cup frozen peas, thawed Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and pour into a large serving...

Peanut Noodles

8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti 5 tbsp organic creamy peanut butter 3 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce 3/4 cup chopped green onions (with tops) Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid, then drain and pour into a large serving bowl....

Classic Stuffed Shells

12 jumbo pasta shells 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 egg 1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 2 cups marinara sauce Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Cook pasta...

Shrimp Primavera

1 lb penne (or other) pasta 1 cup marinara sauce 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried basil 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups chopped green...

Creamy Tortellini with Sweet Potato & Spinach

1 tbsp olive oil 1 large sweet potato (~1 lb), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1-1/2 tsp dried rosemary 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth 5 ounces baby spinach 2/3 cup half-and-half 19-ounce bag frozen cheese tortellini Heat the oil in a...