Pasta and grains
These pasta recipes are for when you want the comfort of a big bowl of pasta, but you need a break from boxed mac and cheese. One of the most popular recipes on this site is this coconut milk mac and cheese recipe, which I highly recommend. If you want super simple, this creamy pasta with basil recipe is for you. If you have more time to kill, give this caramelized onion risotto a try.
When you think about orecchiette, you probably think about it served with sausage and broccoli, but this ear-shaped pasta shape is not a one-trick pony. This is a solid weeknight pasta dish for when you’re craving some greens and cheese.
This is a fancy pants version of risotto with lots of caramelized onions, fresh thyme and cheese, of course. Fair warning: risotto takes some time to make. So buckle up and make this your Sunday evening dinner project.
This pasta with kale pesto and pancetta is so easy, but packs a flavor punch. This is basically not a recipe, but I’ll give it to you anyways.