30 Super Quick Pasta Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes

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30 Super Quick Pasta Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes2/30 Bow Ties with Gorgonzola Sauce 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The name may sound fancy, but this pasta dish is comforting and simple to prepare. Add a mixed green salad to make it a complete meal for any occasion. —Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 475 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 813mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. 3/30 Greek Pasta Toss 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Greek

Try it with shrimp or chicken, too!

Pasta Toss Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I developed this bright pasta dish by tossing in favorite Greek ingredients like olives, feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. Try it with shrimp or chicken, too! —Terri Gilson, Calgary, AB Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 335 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 742mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 6g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 4/30 Spicy Shrimp & Penne Pasta 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Red pepper flakes give it a little heat, which my family loves

Spicy Shrimp & Penne Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this creamy pasta dish when I needed to use up some marinara. Red pepper flakes give it a little heat, which my family loves. It’s super versatile, so try it with chicken, or simply stir in some fresh basil, too. —Lorri Stout, Gaithersburg, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 396 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 206mg cholesterol, 723mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2

starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 5/30 Meatball Stroganoff 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Meatball Stroganoff Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe has fed not only my own family, but many neighborhood kids! They come running when I make this supper. It’s one of those things you throw together after work on a busy day because you know it works. —Julie May, Hattiesburg, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 717 calories, 57g fat (30g saturated fat), 172mg cholesterol, 1291mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g

sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein

sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 6/30 One-Skillet Lasagna 66 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved One-Skillet Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is hands-down one of the best skillet lasagna recipes our testing panel has ever tasted. And with classic flavors and cheesy layers, it’s definitely kid-friendly. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 478 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 1552mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein. 7/30 Ravioli with Snap Peas & Mushrooms 22 Reviews Test Kitchen

I serve it with an herb and lettuce salad and white wine

Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Topped with the toasty texture and flavor of hazelnuts, this pasta makes an easy, earthy weeknight dinner. I serve it with an herb and lettuce salad and white wine. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 347 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 8/30 Lemony Shrimp & Snow Pea Pasta 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemony Shrimp

You can use other types of pasta for variety, like bow ties or corkscrews

& Snow Pea Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pretty pasta is a family favorite —the kids love the light lemony flavor and I love that they devour the fresh veggies. You can use other types of pasta for variety, like bow ties or corkscrews. —Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 279 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 390mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 9/30 Vegetarian Linguine

Try this colorful pasta dish, which is the brainchild of my oldest son

30 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Vegetarian Linguine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a tasty alternative to a meat-and-potatoes meal? Try this colorful pasta dish, which is the brainchild of my oldest son. It’s a stick-to-your-ribs meal that includes loads of fresh veggies as well as basil and provolone. —Jane Bone, Cape Coral, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 260 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 444mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2

fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable

fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable. 10/30 Blush Sauce 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blushing Penne Pasta Recipe photo by Suzan Najjar Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I reworked this recipe from an original that called for vodka and heavy whipping cream. My friends and family had a hard time believing a sauce this rich, flavorful and creamy could be light. —Margaret Wilson, Hemet, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 335 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 11/30 Italian Sausage

It tastes like a gourmet masterpiece and also works with rice or potatoes

with Artichokes and Feta 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Italian Sausage with Artichokes and Feta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To impress the guests, we serve Italian sausage and artichoke hearts with pasta. It tastes like a gourmet masterpiece and also works with rice or potatoes. —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without pasta): 435 calories, 35g fat (11g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1149mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein. 12/30 13/30 Peanut Butter Noodles 15 Reviews Test Kitchen

It’s so good, we’ve never had leftovers

Approved Peanut Butter Noodles Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To get that luscious taste of Thai cuisine, combine ginger, basil, lime and peanut butter in a sauce for linguine. It’s so good, we’ve never had leftovers. —Allil Binder, Spokane, Washington Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 365 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 10g fiber), 14g protein. 14/30 Asparagus Ham Dinner 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Asparagus Ham Dinner Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat

Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been making this low-fat ham dinner for my family for years, and we always look forward to it. With asparagus, tomato, pasta and chunks of ham, it’s a tempting blend of tastes and textures. —Rhonda Zavodny, David City, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 204 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 561mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 15/30 Sausage and Mushroom Pasta 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage and Mushroom

In Rome, we dined near the Pantheon

Pasta Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In Rome, we dined near the Pantheon. The amazing restaurant is now history, but its memory lives on in this tasty pasta with mushrooms and sausage. —Barbara Roozrokh, Brookfield, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup meat mixture with 1 cup pasta: 570 calories, 37g fat (19g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 529mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. 16/30 Ground Pork Pasta 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ground Pork Pasta Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni

Some people call it dinner hour, but many of us call it rush hour

for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Some people call it dinner hour, but many of us call it rush hour. Slow down the pace with this so-simple mouthwatering ground pork meal. The only thing you’ll have left over is time to share with your family at the table. —Brigitte Schaller, Flemington, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1.330 cups: 317 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 17/30 Beef Lo Mein 62 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef Lo Mein Recipe

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like a good stir-fry, this dish will definitely satisfy. I discovered the recipe at an international luncheon, and it’s now a favorite go-to meal. —Denise Patterson, Bainbridge, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 358 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 18/30 Weeknight Pasta Squiggles Test Kitchen Approved Weeknight Pasta Squiggles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

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