I have made this with whole wheat linguini as well…works great!

ready in about 35 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • 28oz can diced tomatoes
  • salt
  • linguini
  • olive oil
  • feta cheese
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • olive oil
  • dark brown sugar
You might need to buy:
  • brown sugar
  • rice vinegar
  • chile paste with garlic
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • kosher salt
  • pine nuts
  • dried pasta
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • dark brown sugar
  • salt
  • chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage

Campanelli is a frilly trumpet-shaped pasta. If you cannot find it, fusilli works well. Take care not to overreduce the vinegar, or it will become bitter.

ready in about 40 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • table salt
  • table salt
  • campanelli
  • balsamic vinegar
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • ground black pepper
  • red pepper flakes
  • chopped fresh basil
  • lemon juice
  • shaved Pecorino Romano

The use of store-bought pesto sauce makes this dish a snap. Throw it together while your Layered Mexican Chicken bakes during our Cook Once, Eat All Week series.
POINTS® Value: 7
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • uncooked multi-colored rotini

This garlic-fragrant dish is pretty healthy as it stands. You could make it slightly more so by halving or cutting out the wine; the lemon juice and zest add enough acid to the broth. And, of course, make that pound of noodles serve six, not four, people.

ready in about 40 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • drained capers
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • minced fresh rosemary
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • chicken broth
  • Marsala or white wine
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • olive oil
  • whole heads of garlic
Belongs to sono_io Tex-Mex Noodles 

Here’s a quick and simple one-skillet dinner that proves the versatility of pasta in the American kitchen. Buttermilk and zesty chili powder add Southwestern flair and unique flavor to this delightful dish. Serve with sour cream or shredded cheddar cheese sprinkled on top, and add a dark green salad for a complete, hearty meal.

You might need to buy:
  • favorite tomato salsa
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • lean ground beef
  • buttermilk
  • salt
You might need to buy:
  • Tbl. sesame oil
  • peanut butter
  • boiling water
  • vinegar
  • salt
  • med. cloves garlic
  • soy sauce
  • crushed pepper
  • red pepper
  • scallions
  • med. cucumber