This quinoa pilaf is gussied up with sautéed onions, carrots, shiitake mushrooms and pecans. It makes an earthy and hearty dish.

This cheesy spaghetti squash casserole is vegetarian comfort food.

Spaghetti pie is a big affair, impressive in both stature and ingredients — perfect for a hungry crowd.

This quick ragout of white beans and sweet tomatoes might just be my favorite recipe of the summer.

Rice-shaped orzo is cooked like risotto in this easy, one-pot pasta dish.

This hearty lentil salad is perfect for a light dinner or a wholesome on-the-go lunch.

A winter-friendly twist on pesto pasta, this spaghetti with kale and walnut pesto is a quick weeknight dinner and a delicious way to sneak in some healthy greens.

Zesty pesto, peas, pine nuts, and mozzarella pearls make a flavorful and pretty pasta salad. Very delicious.

Loaded with basil pesto, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, pesto pizza is the ultimate summer pizza.

Penne alla vodka, or penne with a bright tomato sauce enriched with heavy cream, makes a quick, family-friendly dinner.