200 Calorie Pasta Main Dish Recipes

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Pasta Strega Nonna

A very quick and easy pasta dish inspired by my Italian grandmother. Sort of an Italian stir-fry. Serve this over short pastas such as shells, orrechietti, or farfalle.

By Dawn

Spinach Ziti

A simple, colorful pasta dish. Serve with a tossed salad and freshly grated parmesan cheese for a great meal.

By Sue H.

These are dough pockets filled with cottage cheese, boiled and served with sour cream gravy. My step-grandmother was Russian/Polish and she made these but we called them Vereneke. If desired, serve with sour cream that is heated but not boiling, and crisp fried bacon.

By Mary Martin

Easiest Mac-N-Cheese Ever!

I have tried many more-complicated recipes for macaroni and cheese. Not only is this one often requested for family functions, but it is easy to make! Kids LOVE this recipe. It is so handy for busy moms.

By Anncredible

Brussels Sprouts 'n Gnocchi

This is an easy, healthy meal.

By db590

Fettuccine with Garlic Herb Butter

This is wonderful! Try as much or as little of the fresh herbs to suit your tastes. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and some warm bread, if desired.

By Jan

Bow-Tie Pasta With Red Pepper Sauce

You can make this dish anytime of the year, but it is especially good in the Spring with garden fresh peas and parsley. Simple, yet very tasty!

By Rina

Naunie's Pastera (Leftover Easter Pasta Bake)

Ever wonder what to do with the small amounts of leftover dry pasta that are in your cupboard? Once a year, at Easter, use them in this Italian baked pasta dish!

By AllieGeekPi

World's Best Lasagna

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It takes a little work, but it is worth it.

By John Chandler

Homemade Mac and Cheese

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This is a nice rich mac and cheese. Serve with a salad for a great meatless dinner. Hope you enjoy it.

By Judy

Simple Macaroni and Cheese

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A very quick and easy fix to a tasty side-dish. Fancy, designer mac and cheese often costs forty or fifty dollars to prepare when you have so many exotic and expensive cheeses, but they aren't always the best tasting. This recipe is cheap and tasty.

By g0dluvsugly

Cheap Chicken Noodle Casserole

A mixture of chicken, soup, milk, peas and carrots baked with egg noodles, cheese and bread. My husband hates tuna, so I improvised my mom's tuna casserole recipe. Both he and my brother-in-law love it!

By Caryn

Inspiration and Ideas

Pesto Pasta

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Easy to make, but full of flavor! Good hot or cold.

Homemade Lasagna

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This is my mom's special homemade lasagna recipe with made from scratch tomato sauce and delicious, cheesy filling. I have found none better anywhere. Serve with a leafy green salad and crusty garlic bread, if desired.

Manicotti

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Haluski - Cabbage and Noodles

123

Easy Lasagna II

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Simple Beef Stroganoff

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Beef Stroganoff for Instant Pot®

698

A truly one-pot meal! Fork-tender beef and mushrooms with egg noodles. This recipe is written using the Instant Pot®.

Baked Spaghetti

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1008
Quick and Easy Tuna Casserole

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497
One Pan Orecchiette Pasta

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718
Incredibly Easy Chicken and Noodles

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464
Stuffed Shells III

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843

More 200 Calorie Pasta Main Dish Recipes

Best Tuna Casserole

2022

This is a tuna casserole that even my picky family loves! The potato chips give the casserole a crunchy crust.

By JAICARD

Grandma Nena's Lumpia and Pancit

This is my grandma's lumpia and pancit that she has been making since before the family moved to the U.S. when my dad was a child. This is very popular with both family and friends. As soon as my friends in high school discovered my grandma was in town, my house became THE place for lunch! She serves her lumpia with a garlic and vinegar dipping sauce. It's very pungent, but oh so tasty. You can make a large batch of the lumpia and freeze it, so you can fry up some when ever you crave it! Spring roll wrappers are the best to use, they are thinner and lighter than egg roll wrappers.

By LANIBIRD

To Die For Fettuccine Alfredo

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This is a recipe that I created by modifying my mother's recipe. My boyfriend is a fettuccine Alfredo connoisseur and he scrapes the pan every time! I get nothing but rave reviews when I make this dish. I must warn you, this recipe is not for the health conscious. Enjoy!

By ERINMARIE

Parmesan-Crusted Shrimp Scampi with Pasta

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This Parmesan-crusted shrimp scampi with pasta takes your basic shrimp scampi to the next level! This dish has everything you love about scampi and more.

By Margaritas On The Rocks

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

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No two spaghetti aglio e olio recipes are alike, but this one is pretty true to the classic method. The key is slowly toasting the garlic slices to a perfect golden-brown in the olive oil. If it's too light, you don't get the full flavor and if it's too dark it gets bitter. My advice? Do it perfectly.

By Chef John

Campbell's® Tuna Noodle Casserole

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Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup flavors a creamy sauce that is mixed with tuna, egg noodles and peas, topped with a crunchy bread crumb topping and baked to perfection.

By Campbell's Kitchen

Shrimp Scampi with Pasta

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Well-rounded seafood and pasta dish. Good with any pasta; angel hair is less filling.

By JustJen

BLT Pasta Carbonara

The addition of summer tomatoes and spinach to this traditional dish brings things to a whole new level. The trick to the recipe is preparation, have all the ingredients ready to go as it comes together as quickly as it takes to boil the pasta.

By waeqhswife

Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Cajun cooking is a combination of French and Southern cuisine. It is robust, country style cookery - and so is this dish! Laissez le bon temp roulez and bon appetit!

By Carol Spradling

Michelle's Ultimate Beef Stroganoff Casserole

Ultimate comfort food that includes egg noodles, cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, and ground beef. Very rich, creamy, and totally satisfying on a chilly night. Super easy and fast for the working mom! My husband and sons always ask for seconds! Serve with garlic bread or bread and butter.

By MEEZERGIRL1

Quick and Easy Pancit

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Quick, Easy and delicious! Will remind you of Island Fiestas!

By Heather Maurer

German Spaetzle Dumplings

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Traditional German dumplings. You can also mince a few pieces of bacon in a pan, and heat the cooked spaetzle in the bacon drippings-only omit the butter, if preparing recipe with bacon.

By MARBALET

Four-Cheese Chicken Carbonara

This is a recipe I came up with when I had to either cook up a 3-pound package of lean thick-cut bacon or throw it out (which was NOT going to happen). I happened to have everything else on hand anyway. I've already had friends try this, and they loved it. I hope you do, too!

By Marc

Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta

This is a very simple, easy to prepare meal that you will most likely be asked to prepare again. The taste, if carefully prepared and not overcooked, is incredible. ENJOY!

By JIM F.

No-Noodle Zucchini Lasagna

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Looking for a low-carb dinner to satisfies your Italian food craving? Look no further! This lasagna is perfect in the summer with your garden-fresh veggies and herbs, or in the winter when you need a comforting meal. You won't even miss the noodles in this one!

By Jill Welch

Slow Cooker Lasagna

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This recipe is so easy, you might think that you are doing something wrong. It is delicious!

By KIMIRN

Pad Thai

550

This is a traditional Pad Thai recipe used by a friend's mother. You can use chicken, pork, beef, tofu, or a combination. You may want to start with less pepper, and work your way up.

By TRANSMONICON

Cajun Seafood Pasta

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This recipe is a hot one, but delicious! If you are weak of tongue, then divide the amounts of peppers in half. Better to add more than spoil your creation! Bay scallops are preferred, but the larger sea scallops can be used if they are cut in half. This dish can also be placed in a casserole dish and placed under the broiler until top turns golden brown!

By Star Pooley

Buttered Noodles

Such a simple and delicious recipe, yet I get many questions on how to make it.

By elohel

Baked Penne with Italian Sausage

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This is a hearty, filling meal that's full of flavor!

By SADIEQQ

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff I

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This is an easy variation of a favorite. I used to prepare it the traditional way, with sour cream, but I didn't have any one night, so I used cream cheese instead. My husband and I liked it even better! Serve over hot, cooked egg noodles or rice.

By Jessica Jones

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Try this when you are feeling daring and want to mix things up a bit! A Southern inspired recipe that is sure to add a little fun to your dinner table. Try serving it with corn bread.

By Tammy Schill

Chicken Noodle Casserole I

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Creamy chicken and noodle casserole topped with crushed crackers. Wonderful as leftovers topped with melted cheese!

By Dawne

Penne and Vodka Sauce

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One of the best and easiest recipes I have tried. You can find pancetta at any good Italian deli, try not to substitute as it makes the dish. This is also very good with shrimp added in the last few minutes of simmering. If you like spice, add a dash or 2 of red pepper flakes.

By Rick Naylor

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