Pasta

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Tomato, shrimp and pepper pasta

Rice and corn pasta is great for those with a wheat intolerance. It cooks and tastes just like wheat pasta...


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Sardine, tomato and olive pasta

Brilliant for a midweek meal, this punchy pasta dish uses heart-healthy oily fish with a mixture of popular deli foods...


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Linguine with crab

This dish bursts with the colour and flavour of fresh herbs, zesty lemon and piquant chili that enhance the sweet...


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Pasta carbonara with leeks

A fabulously quick egg and pancetta pasta favourite with added vegetables for extra nutrition. It's surprising how little pancetta and...


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Fusilli with summer pesto

Whole wheat pasta is a good source of complex carbohydrate and has a low GI value. Tossed with steamed summer...


Mushroom Pasta Bake

Using a variety of fresh and dried mushrooms combined with tasty artichoke hearts, this pasta bake dish gives off an...


Goat’s Cheese, Spinach and Pesto Lasagna

Fresh pasta needs only brief oven-baking. Used in a vegetarian lasagna it is layered with wilted fresh spinach and juicy...


Salmon and asparagus lasagna

It's always interesting to try a few changes with a familiar dish. This is an attractive and healthy variation on...

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Chicken and broccoli pasta bake

A healthy, quick and easy family meal, this hearty bake combines ready-cooked chicken and whole wheat pasta in a cheesy...


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Sausage, pasta and mixed bean bake

This hearty, colourful and very nutritious main dish is perfect for an easy midweek meal, and can be rustled up...


Healthiest-ever Lasagna

Lasagna is everybody's favourite cold-weather meal, but it can be very high in fat, especially if store-bought. This version includes...


Paul Finkelstein’s ‘Breakfast Noodle Soup

"Noodle soup with vegetables is a popular breakfast in many parts of the world," says 'Finkelstein. "I love breakfast soup...


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Potato and Chicken Lasagna

Looking for a new twist on classic lasagna? This version features fresh herbs, chicken and zucchini. Substituting potatoes for pasta...


Sue Mah’s Pasta Salad

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Tagliatelle with Green Sauce

This simple vegetable and yogurt sauce is ready in as little time as it takes to cook and drain the...


Asian Noodle Bowl With Spicy Almond Sauce

Almond sauce provides a fresh twist on an Asian-inspired noodle dish. The toasted almond garnish adds extra crunch'and extra nutrients'to...


Farfalle with Arugula and White Beans

Quickly wilted arugula, canned beans, and toasted walnuts add heft to this vegetarian main course. Try spinach in place of...

Beef Tenderloin and Rosemary Rigatoni

Substitute leftover chicken or pork for the beef in this dish. Or, to make it vegetarian, add some arugula instead...


Rustic Walnut Rapini Pasta

This hearty, flavourful dish is the perfect comfort food for a crisp fall day. The Italian sausage, combined with the...


Soba Noodle Vegetable Salad

This tasty vegetarian noodle salad packs up easily for a healthy lunch.


Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Adding sweet potatoes to a gnocchi recipe makes it a little easier for the home cook to pull off, because...


Prince Edward Island Smoked Salmon with Pasta and Simple Lemon Dill Cream Cheese Sauce

Just-cooked pasta is tossed with melting cream cheese to form an incredibly smooth luxurious sauce. The smoked salmon adds extravagance...


Whole-Wheat Rotini with Asparagus and Portobello Mushrooms

Boost your vegetable and fibre intake with this healthy and delicious asparagus and mushroom pasta dish.

This Mushroom Pasta with Fresh Herbs Boasts Major Flavour

The simplicity is enough to make this recipe a weekly regular.


“Mama Mollie” Tomato Sauce

This healthy tomato sauce is quick to make and can be served over pasta, chicken or meat.


Beet and Tarragon Fusilli

Yes, this dinner is pink! And I'm sure you'll agree that the flavours of beets, horseradish and tarragon are a...


Potato Gnocchi

Even though potato gnocchi are Italian, this is a great recipe to include in a local dinner.


Pasta with Peas and Pancetta

This pasta dish with peas and pancetta is the perfect mix of sweet, salty and superb'and healthy, too.


Raw Pad Thai

Try this vegan, raw version of the spicy and delicious Thai classic Pad Thai.