Articles filed under Pasta
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Want to make better pesto? Add spinachJun 24, 2026 5:30 am - This recipe for Simply Better Pesto won’t smack the taste buds with basil. Here the basil is tempered with spinach for a sauce that’s lighter in flavor, and simply better.
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Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trailJun 24, 2026 4:41 am - Getting outside generally improves mental and physical health. But too often, campers and hikers resort to the convenience of processed foods high in saturated fat, salt and sugar. Here’s how to rethink campsite cooking to eat healthy while acting healthy.
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Chef’s trick cuts the mayo — and fat — in summer ham and pasta saladJun 10, 2026 5:45 am - My go-to ham salad recipe uses a cup of mayonnaise. That’s 1,600 calories and 176 fat grams. Lately, thanks to watching cooking shows featuring Italian cuisine, I decided to make my pasta salad using cooled, starchy pasta cooking water and 25% less mayo.
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This lemony ravioli uses store-bought shortcuts as part of a nutritious mealJun 09, 2026 5:13 am - Well-chosen convenience foods can be a bridge to a healthier, more affordable, actually doable home-cooked dinner, so why not take advantage of them? This recipe turns store-bought ravioli and pesto into a vibrant meal packed with spring vegetables and lemony, herbal flavors.
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Greek avgolemono holds the key to creamy, dairy-free soupsMar 31, 2026 5:00 am - This riff on a lovely lemony Greek avgolemono soup is a meal in itself, hearty with chickpeas, orzo and vegetables in a dill-seasoned broth. It’s lightly creamy thanks to the classic technique of beating together eggs and lemon juice, which are then tempered with some of the warm broth and stirred into the pot to thicken the liquid and add citrusy brightness.
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It wouldn’t be Easter without family’s favorite pasta saladMar 27, 2026 8:38 am - Growing up, my grandfather made the same Easter spread every single year. The highlight for me was always the Creamettes, a name our family coined. At its core, it’s just a pasta salad (named after the brand). But when my grandfather made it, it felt like the most special thing on the table.
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Homemade cheeseburger mac a healthier take on Hamburger HelperMar 25, 2026 5:11 am - Nearly 20 years ago, Hamburger Helper’s Cheeseburger Macaroni and I were good buddies. I wanted to make a quick, tasty dinner as inexpensively as possible. Did I read the ingredient list on the side of that box? No. Was I as focused on healthy meals as I am now? No. Now I knew I could do better.
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Baked spaghetti cups prove your muffin tin is no one-hit wonderMar 24, 2026 5:38 am - These spaghetti cups, piled with a saucy mixture of ground turkey and broccoli and topped with cheese, are as tasty and healthy as they are adorable. They’re also an ideal way to use leftover spaghetti.
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Pasta with tuna and tomatoes is a budget-friendly Italian mainstayMar 10, 2026 5:56 am - Pasta tossed with tomato sauce and canned, oil-packed tuna is a staple of Italian home cooking with good reason. It’s absolutely delicious and easy to pull together with affordable pantry ingredients.
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One pan and 25 minutes is all you need for Bowtie Turkey with CabbageFeb 25, 2026 5:08 am - If you are looking for a healthy dinner that uses just one pan and arrives at the dinner table quickly, look no further than One Pan Bowtie Turkey with Cabbage.
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