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Greek Pasta with Tomatoes and White Beans

Greek Pasta with Tomatoes and White Beans

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and beans in a large non-stick skillet; bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes. Add spinach; cook until wilted, 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. 3 Serve sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with feta.

By Joelene Craver

Vegetarian Greek Pasta Salad

Vegetarian Greek Pasta Salad

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and rinse in cold water.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, mix together oil, lemon juice, basil, garlic salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, green pepper, onion, cucumber, and black olives. Add dressing, and toss to coat. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

By Sara Hardy

Greek Penne and Chicken

Greek Penne and Chicken

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot with boiling salted water cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat melt butter, add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped chicken and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium- low. Drain and chop artichoke hearts and add them, chopped tomato, feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, dried oregano, and drained penne pasta to the large skillet. Cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve warm.

By Jennifer

Vegan Pasta with Creamy Miso Cashew Sauce

Vegan Pasta with Creamy Miso Cashew Sauce

Prep
10 min
Cook
11 min
Total
21 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set pasta aside.
  2. 2 Combine cashews, miso paste, garlic, and hot water in a high frequency blender (such as a Vitamix®). Turn on Vitamix® and quickly increase speed to 10. Blend until mixture is fully blended, 6 to 8 minutes. The mixture should steam when you remove the lid. Pour sauce over pasta and serve - sauce will thicken up as it cools.

By thedailygourmet

Penne Pasta with Peppers

Penne Pasta with Peppers

4.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red bell peppers and yellow bell peppers and saute for 10 minutes or until tender. Pour this vegetable mixture over cooked pasta and serve.

By Donna Lasater

Penne with Pink Vodka Sauce

Penne with Pink Vodka Sauce

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 In a large skillet, sauté garlic in butter. Add vodka and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in tomatoes and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Stir in heavy cream and heat thoroughly. Mix the sauce into hot pasta.

By Beth

Penne and Vodka Sauce

Penne and Vodka Sauce

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta, and saute until lightly browned. Add vodka and stir until it is reduced by half, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir every few minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in pasta, and heat through. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

By Rick Naylor

Greek Yogurt Pasta Salad

Greek Yogurt Pasta Salad

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Mix in frozen peas (which will thaw and cool the pasta at the same time).
  2. 2 Add Cheddar cheese, bacon, bell pepper, and onion; mix well. Stir in Greek yogurt. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

By Laura Miller

Creamy Pesto Penne with Sausage

Creamy Pesto Penne with Sausage

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook penne at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain and transfer pasta to a bowl.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; add to pasta.
  3. 3 Whisk pesto sauce mix, milk, and olive oil together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and keep at a simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes; pour over pasta and sausage mixture and toss to coat.

By BaughHumbug

Vegan Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

Vegan Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta and return to the pot.
  2. 2 Combine flour and oil in the same pot and mix until a smooth paste is formed. Add oat milk slowly. Incorporate pumpkin, whisking until thoroughly combined. Add garlic salt and 4 ounces vegan cheese. Mix until smooth.
  3. 3 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  4. 4 Fill 3 individual oval gratin casserole dishes with the pasta mixture. Top equally with remaining vegan cheese.
  5. 5 Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 1 to 3 minutes. Serve warm.

By thedailygourmet

Pepperoni Penne

Pepperoni Penne

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook penne according to the package directions.
  2. 2 In a large skillet, sauté pepperoni until crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain all but 1 tablespoon grease.
  3. 3 Add shallot and garlic to grease in the skillet. Cook until translucent. Stir in tomatoes and simmer for about 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in cream and cook until reduced, about 8 minutes. Add parsley and remove from heat.
  5. 5 Add pasta and toss. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

By Melissa

Goat Cheese Pasta with Chorizo and Cherry Tomatoes

Goat Cheese Pasta with Chorizo and Cherry Tomatoes

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add 1 tablespoon salt to a large pot of water; bring to a boil. Add penne and olive oil and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  2. 2 While the pasta is cooking, chop green onions: Cut green parts diagonally, and cut white parts into thin, round slices. Transfer to a bowl with the cherry tomatoes, basil, and vinegar.
  3. 3 Place chorizo in a separate bowl. Chop goat cheese, then crush it and mix it in with the chorizo.
  4. 4 Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add chorizo-goat cheese mixture; stir until cheese is melted and pasta is coated. Then put the vegetables into the pasta and stir to combine.

By Rex

Cheating Cheeseburger Macaroni

Cheating Cheeseburger Macaroni

3.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook, stirring to crumble the beef, until evenly browned. Drain off excess grease, and mix in the cream of onion soup, cream of chicken soup, and Cheddar cheese soup, along with the water and sour cream. Simmer over medium heat for a few minutes. Stir in the cooked pasta, and serve immediately.

By HALLJ6

Bacon and Parmesan Penne Pasta

Bacon and Parmesan Penne Pasta

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  3. 3 While the pasta is cooking, cook bacon and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until bacon is crisp and onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from the heat and drain grease into a small container.
  5. 5 Drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  6. 6 Add oil and stir to coat pasta.
  7. 7 Add cooked bacon and onion plus 1 to 2 tablespoons bacon grease.
  8. 8 Sprinkle Parmesan over pasta and stir until well combined. Add more bacon grease as desired for flavor and moisture.

By SusieQ

Easy Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Easy Lemon Shrimp Pasta

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add red pepper strips and garlic; cook until peppers are tender and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp and lemon juice; stir constantly until shrimp turn bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 6 minutes.
  3. 3 Add cooked pasta and lemon zest and toss lightly to coat. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

By TGRAHAM4

Chicken Alfredo Bake

Chicken Alfredo Bake

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook garlic for 1 minute. Whisk in flour until a paste forms. Pour in milk and cream, whisking continuously until smooth. Stir in 3/4 of the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and nutmeg. Add drained penne pasta and cooked chicken; stir to combine. Pour mixture into a casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 10 to 12 minutes.

By thedailygourmet

Vegetarian Baked Pasta

Vegetarian Baked Pasta

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Pour a glass of ice water over the pasta to stop the cooking, but do not rinse thoroughly.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9 x 13 glass pan with olive oil. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet. Add mushrooms. Cook for 2 minutes then add basil, oregano and garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add sauce to mushroom mixture and stir.
  3. 3 To assemble, pour enough sauce in the bottom of the pan to cover. Combine the remaining sauce and the pasta. Place one-third of sauced noodles on top of sauce in pan. Top with 1 cup of mozzarella and one-half of the gorgonzola. Repeat for a second layer. Put the final third of the noodles in the pan and top with the final 2 cups of mozzarella.
  4. 4 Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until cheese is browned. Serve.

By Brad

Penne with Cauliflower and Beef Sauce

Penne with Cauliflower and Beef Sauce

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add beef, onions, and garlic; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper flakes. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain penne. Pour into the skillet and stir to combine. Serve.

By peloquinswife

Simple Red Sauce with Pasta

Simple Red Sauce with Pasta

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot with boiling salted water cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain well.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a medium skillet cook the bacon strips until mostly cooked, but not crisp. Remove from pan, break into bite size pieces. Drain bacon grease from pan. Return cooked bacon to pan, add minced garlic, chopped red onion, olive oil and chili pepper. Saute until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour ingredients into a large bowl. Add additional grated Parmesan cheese to top and serve immediately over cooked and drained pasta.

By Dayna Kennison

Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8-10 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add tomatoes, Italian dressing, basil, red onion, and Parmesan cheese; toss until well coated.

By kelcampbell

BBQ Pasta Salad

BBQ Pasta Salad

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain into a sieve, run under cold water, and drain well.
  2. 2 Combine pasta, spinach, pepperoni, Cheddar cheese, olives, Italian dressing, crushed red peppers, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Mix well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss again.
  3. 3 Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

By SHORECOOK

Tuna Alfredo with Penne Pasta

Tuna Alfredo with Penne Pasta

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
16 min
Total
26 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta; return to pot.
  2. 2 Place tuna in a skillet over low heat; season with onion powder and salt. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir tuna into cooked pasta. Add Alfredo sauce; stir until combined. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

By Angel Mom

Tuna Noodle Casserole with Mushrooms

Tuna Noodle Casserole with Mushrooms

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 3 Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook mushrooms and onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk. Add peas and corn. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Add tuna and 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and mix to combine.
  4. 4 Drain penne and fold into the sauce. Spread in a large baking dish.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and the top is golden, 20 to 30 minutes.

By spacehippo

Baked Penne and Smoked Sausage

Baked Penne and Smoked Sausage

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
48 min
Total
58 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut sausage into 1/4-inch slices.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add sausage; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
  3. 3 Combine soup and milk in a 13x9-inch baking dish. Stir in uncooked pasta, sausage, 1/2 cup French-fried onions, 1/2 cup cheese and peas. Cover baking dish tightly with foil.
  4. 4 Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and top with remaining 1 cup French-fried onions and 1/2 cup cheese. Bake for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

By Hillshire FarmR Brand

Pasta with Cauliflower and Olives

Pasta with Cauliflower and Olives

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender but not mushy, 4 to 6 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  3. 3 While pasta boils, heat olive oil in another large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and saute briefly, 1 to 2 minutes. Do not brown. Add chopped olives. Saute to heat through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add basil and black pepper.
  4. 4 Add steamed cauliflower to the olive mixture. Mix well. Mash cauliflower slightly with a potato masher, leaving some florets intact. Serve over drained pasta. Top with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.

By cofarb

Penne Rosa with Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Penne Rosa with Parmesan Crusted Chicken

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Cook penne in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, add beaten egg whites to a shallow bowl. Place 2 cups Parmesan cheese into a second shallow bowl.
  4. 4 Dip chicken into egg whites. Press chicken into Parmesan cheese to coat both sides. Gently toss between your hands, so excess cheese falls away. Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  6. 6 Meanwhile, heat Alfredo sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and red pepper flakes in a large saucepan over low heat. Allow sauce to simmer while you finish the remaining steps.
  7. 7 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir mushrooms and spinach in the hot skillet until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir vegetables into sauce.
  8. 8 Place cooked penne into a serving bowl; slice chicken into small pieces and arrange over pasta. Pour sauce over pasta and chicken. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Parmesan cheese.

By MandaGreens

Chicken Italiano

Chicken Italiano

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  2. 2 Melt 2 Saute Express® squares in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat just until bubbles begin to form.
  3. 3 Add chicken.
  4. 4 Saute 13-18 minutes or until chicken is golden brown on both sides and done (165 degrees F). Remove from skillet.
  5. 5 Melt remaining 1 Saute Express® square in skillet. Add onions; cook 1-2 minutes or until softened. Toss in pasta and tomatoes to coat.
  6. 6 Slice chicken; serve over pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

By Land O'Lakes

Portobello Penne Pasta Casserole

Portobello Penne Pasta Casserole

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  3. 3 Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the mushrooms, cook 1 minute, and set aside. Melt margarine in the saucepan. Mix in flour, garlic, and basil. Gradually mix in milk until thickened. Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted. Remove saucepan from heat, and mix in cooked pasta, mushrooms, spinach, and soy sauce. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, and top with remaining cheese.
  4. 4 Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly brown.

By chmadden

Chicken and Chorizo Pasta Bake

Chicken and Chorizo Pasta Bake

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook until firm and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the bell pepper and chorizo and cook for 5 minutes until the chorizo is hot and the chicken is no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Pour the tomato puree, cream, and red pepper flakes into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Add drained pasta and sauce to the skillet containing the chicken and mix well. Spoon the mixture into an oven proof dish. Sprinkle the Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese over the top. Bake 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

By Simon Wraight

Beef and Broccoli Noodle Bowl

Beef and Broccoli Noodle Bowl

2.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
27 min
Total
42 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until mostly cooked, about 8 minutes. Add broccoli; continue cooking until penne is tender, about 3 minutes more. Drain and keep warm.
  2. 2 Trim beef and slice into thin bite-size strips.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender and beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in flour, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4 Return skillet to the heat. Add beef broth, tomato paste, and Dijon mustard. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Continue cooking for 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
  5. 5 Divide penne and broccoli among 4 bowls. Spoon beef mixture on top.

By bearkat0506