57 Pasta Recipes from Around the World

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57 Pasta Recipes from Around the World2/57 Beef Bolognese with Linguine 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After much research, tasting and tweaking, I finally came up with this beef bolognese recipe, based on a dish from an Italian restaurant where I worked. It’s perfect for feeding a house full of guests. —Christine Wendland, Browns Mills, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without pasta and additional cheese): 269 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 938mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein.

You can’t go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe

3/57 Best Lasagna 106 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Want to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal? You can’t go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe. My grown sons and daughter-in-law request it for their birthdays, too. —Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 519 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 1013mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 35g protein. 4/57 Thai Chicken Linguine 7 Reviews Test

The merrymaking begins when everybody digs in, even the kids

Kitchen Approved Thai Chicken Linguine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I’m feeding a crowd, I multiply this Thai-inspired chicken with pasta and snow peas. The merrymaking begins when everybody digs in, even the kids. —Teri Rumble, Jensen Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 377 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 697mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 2 fat. 5/57 Penne alla Vodka 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min

Years later, they’ve asked me to make this Penne alla Vodka recipe again

Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy and impressive pasta is always on the menu when my husband and I have new friends over for dinner. Years later, they’ve asked me to make this Penne alla Vodka recipe again. —Cara Langer, Overland Park, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 504 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 966mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. 6/57 Sicilian Meat Sauce 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 3 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

But don’t tell the old generation that!

People have told me this is better than the gravy their Sicilian grandmothers used to make. But don’t tell the old generation that! —Emory Doty, Jasper, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 157 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 442mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 7/57 Noodle Kugel 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make this traditional dish along with other Jewish specialties for an annual Hanukkah/Christmas party with our friends. -Lauren Kargen, Williamsville, New York

An irresistible sauce gives this beef another dimension of flavor

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 526 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 202mg cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein. 8/57 Slow-Cooker Short Rib Ragu over Pappardelle 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Short Rib Ragu over Pappardelle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An irresistible sauce gives this beef another dimension of flavor. Nearly any starchy side, such as potatoes or polenta, will work in place of the pasta. Short ribs are my crowd-pleaser weekend meal for all

Sometimes I change the vegetables or substitute ground turkey for

occasions. —Missy Raho, Morristown, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup ragu over 3/4 cup pasta: 302 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 328mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein. 9/57 Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This mildly flavored ramen noodle stir-fry combines tender strips of chicken with vegetables and popular ramen noodles. I came up with this ramen noodle recipe when I wanted a quick-fix meal for myself. Sometimes I change the vegetables or substitute ground turkey for

the chicken

the chicken. —Dawn Boothe, Lynn Haven, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 410 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 548mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 10/57 Shrimp with Orzo and Feta 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp with Orzo and Feta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tender, hearty and flavorful, this recipe is one of my favorites! Garlic and a splash of lemon add to the fresh taste and

heart-healthy benefits of shrimp

heart-healthy benefits of shrimp. —Sarah Hummel, Moon Township, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 406 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 180mg cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 9g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 11/57 Pressure-Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner, this Tuscan chicken pasta is just the ticket. After the milk and cream cheese are added, the mixture will look liquidy. Just continue

to cook and stir and the dish will come together

to cook and stir and the dish will come together. —Amber Gaines, Colorado Springs, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 660 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 1199mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 7g fiber), 41g protein. 12/57 Chicken Satay Noodles 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Satay Noodles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is so quick and easy. It was given to me by a friend and it tastes just like chicken satay! —Salina Moore, Woodward, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: Nutrition Facts:

Try it…I’m sure it’ll become one of your family’s

1-1/2 cups equals 509 calories, 21 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 543 mg sodium, 56 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 29 g protein. 13/57 Mostaccioli 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even though we’re not Italian, this rich, cheesy pasta dish is a “family tradition” for holidays and special occasions. I was delighted the first time I tried this mostaccioli recipe—it has all the flavor of lasagna without the work of layering the ingredients. Try it…I’m sure it’ll become one of your family’s

favorites, too!

favorites, too! —Nancy Mundhenke, Kinsley, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 431 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 885mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 14/57 Chicken Scampi 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chicken scampi recipe is so delectable that I’m often asked to double it when family members visit over the holidays. I also suggest preparing it with shrimp for a quick convenient alternative that’s also delicious. —Janet Lebar, Centennial, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 619 calories, 35g fat (14g

After trying the tasty results, everyone wanted the recipe!

saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 791mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein. 15/57 Southwest Tuna Noodle Bake 10 Reviews Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: None of my co-workers had ever tried tuna noodle casserole, and since we live near the Mexican border, they challenged me to make a Southwest version. After trying the tasty results, everyone wanted the recipe! —Sandra Crane, Las Cruces, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 673 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 1241mg sodium, 82g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 36g protein. 16/57

Pesto makes a surprising filling for these cheesy and satisfying shells

Stuffed Shells with Meat 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Stuffed Shells with Meat Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a rich and comforting dish that’s terrific right away or made ahead and baked the next day. Pesto makes a surprising filling for these cheesy and satisfying shells. —Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 2 stuffed shells: 405 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 730mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 17/57 Authentic Pasta Carbonara 17 Reviews Authentic Pasta

Carbonara Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I learned on my culinary internship in Tuscany that real Italian cuisine is simpler than you think! This carbonara is quick, simple and delicious, just the way they like it in Italy. —Lauren Brien-Wooster, South Lake Tahoe, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 353 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. 18/57 Vegetarian Pad Thai 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vegetarian Pad Thai Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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