Scrumptious Pasta Dishes

Spring has sprung! So, skip the heavy sauces and use these light and healthy recipes instead. Toss your pasta with seasonal, garden-fresh spinach, mushrooms and asparagus, along with tasty chicken, shrimp and cheese. These recipes taste so good, your kids won’t mind eating their veggies!

• Angel Hair Pasta with Asparagus A springtime sauté of tender spears of fresh asparagus tossed with angel hair pasta, mushrooms and Parmesan makes a lovely lunch or light supper.
• Cavatelli and Broccoli Sauté The pairing of al dente pasta and crisp, crunchy broccoli, sautéed in olive oil and garlic, is the ultimate in healthy eating, packed with robust flavors and a nutritional punch.
• Chicken Pasta with Spinach and Tomato Creamy chicken and tender pasta, tossed with sweet cherry tomatoes and steamed spinach, is a family favorite that's full of flavor and a wonderful way to get kids to eat their veggies.
• Greek Pasta with Tomatoes and Beans Vine-ripened tomatoes, tender cannellini beans and garden-fresh spinach create a colorful contrast to steaming penne and crumbled feta in this delicious Greek dish that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table.
• Linguine with Broccoli and Red Pepper Colorful, crunchy bites of broccoli and red bell pepper, sautéed in olive oil and garlic, provide a cheery contrast to fresh linguine for nutritious lunch or dinner fare.
• Linguine with Clams Luscious linguine noodles, tossed with a buttery clam and mushroom sauce and sprinkled with parsley and Parmesan, creates a luscious mingling of flavors on your plate. Complete the meal with crusty French bread and a garden-fresh salad.
• Linguine with Shrimp Scampi A skillet sauté of ocean-fresh shrimp infused with the flavors of garlic, butter, lemon and olive oil and layered over linguine is a delicious and quick way to indulge your taste for seafood on a busy weeknight.
• One-Pot Pasta with Chicken and Mushrooms This is a delicious and quick one-pot wonder. If you want, you can use herb and garlic seasoned diced tomatoes instead of the plain kind – but omit the basil in the recipe and save yourself a step when making this wonderful One-pot pasta with chicken and mushrooms recipe.
• Penne with Peppers This colorful medley of sweet red and yellow bell peppers, sautéed with sliced red onions and chopped garlic, contrasts beautifully with warm penne.
• Spaghetti with Artichokes and Alfredo Sauce This elegant yet easy pasta dish blends delicious artichokes and a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce with your favorite spaghetti noodles for a taste of the Mediterranean at your table.
• Spinach Lasagna Rollups These pretty pasta rolls are elegant enough for entertaining but easy enough for an everyday meal. For variety, use your favorite tomato or alfredo pasta sauce or substitute one pound of cooked Italian sausage for the spinach.
• Vegetable Lasagna Florentine A medley of vegetables, including spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes, along with a creamy blend of three cheeses guarantees a hearty Italian casserole that's just bubbling over with flavor.

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