Pasta

Sunflower Seed Pesto Pasta

Recipe by Paula Bowman

Toasted sunflower seeds replace pine nuts and produce a similar flavour but with a little more crunch (and a lot less cost). This pesto would be equally delicious served on grilled vegetables, as a spread for sandwiches or used in vinaigrettes or dressings.

Comfort-Food Chicken

Recipe by Melissa Dupuis

This recipe has been in our submitter's family for years and years. Full of cheese, tender noodles and chicken, we can see why.

One-Dish Chicken with Pasta

Recipe by Tammy

Easy and delicious, this chicken pasta dish is filled with veggies and even better the next day.

Creamy Asparagus Noodles

Asparagus makes this dish a hit. Finding fresh asparagus can be a difficult task. If fresh asparagus is not available substitute cut up broccoli instead.

Roast Chicken and Macaroni Bake

Recipe by Michelle Curnock, Cooking Toronto

This one-pot chicken dish is a healthy alternate to mac and cheese. Store-bought roasted chicken breasts make it quick and simple.

Minty Orange Pasta Salad

Campanelle pasta is delicate yet sturdy pasta that is shaped like a cone with ruffles. This pasta can be found in most supermarkets. Most any type of citrus fruit such as limes, lemons or grapefruit can be used in this recipe. Try them all and see which one you like the best. The asparagus is optional.

Simple Shrimp Pasta

This is a romantic meal that will have your true love’s heart pounding. Add a salad and a romantic chocolate dessert to top off your night.

Creamy Italian Tuna and Pasta

Want a little extra flavor in your tuna pasta salad? Use a scant amount of the juice from your bread and butter pickles. Pour the juice into the salad before adding the dressing. Be careful to use only a small amount, taste the salad then add more in small amounts until you achieve the flavor your looking for.

Cranberry Pasta with Pistachios

This tasty pasta dish adds cranberries and a bit of crunch to your Christmas dinner. The red cranberries and lightly green pistachios give this dish all the color of Christmas. Add it to your buffet and see just how fast it goes

Mushroom and Spinach Cannelloni with Emmental Cheese Sauce

A warm, comforting, child friendly vegetarian meal that is great to make for weekend dinners or make it ahead, cool and store in freezer for busy weeknight dinners. Serve with green vegetables and salad.