Lemon Chicken Pasta
I still remember the first time I tossed lemon, garlic, and cream together with seared chicken and pasta — the kitchen filled with a bright, comforting aroma that made a …
Italian cuisine
Penne Pasta Salad with Black Olives
Penne pasta salad studded with black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta and ribbons of spinach is one of those reliably satisfying dishes: colorful, quick to assemble, and forgiving. It pairs bright …
Caprese Salad with Tortellini
Caprese salad gets a comforting Italian upgrade when you add cheese tortellini. Creamy mozzarella, bright tomatoes and fresh basil mingle with pillowy pasta for a hearty, make‑ahead salad that works …
Classic Italian Pasta Salad
I still remember making this salad for a summer potluck and watching it disappear before the barbecue was even done. Classic Italian pasta salad is a colorful, make-ahead crowd-pleaser: cold, …
Pesto Tortellini
I remember the first time I tossed warm, cheesy tortellini with a bright, herb-forward pesto that had a creamy Caesar twist — the contrast of tender pasta, salty olives, and …
Orecchiette Bruschetta Pasta Salad
This orecchiette bruschetta pasta salad is summer on a plate: chewy little pasta shells tossed with garlicky, marinated cherry tomatoes, bright lemon, and a shower of fresh basil. I first …
Tomato Pasta
Juicy ripe tomatoes, plenty of garlic, and good olive oil are all you need to turn a box of pasta into a dinner that tastes like summer. This simple tomato …
Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad
A bowl of Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad is basically everything you love about pizza night—pepperoni, melty mozzarella vibes, tangy Italian dressing—tossed into a chilled, party-ready pasta salad. It’s the kind …
Orzo Pasta Salad
A bright, briny orzo pasta salad is one of those dishes that quietly saves the day—equally at home next to grilled chicken on a summer night as it is tucked …
Shrimp Scampi Garlic Cream Pasta
Shrimp Scampi Garlic Cream Pasta In my kitchen, few dishes evoke joy quite like Shrimp Scampi Garlic Cream Pasta. The moment the aromatic garlic mingles with the creamy sauce, you …