pasta

The kids will love these zucchini noodles, which are perfect for slurping, while the smoked tofu gives a punch of flavour.

Pasta seems basic enough, right? It is, but because it's so simple, there are some important things to keep in mind. Here's how to make the best pasta.

Sausage meatballs are your new best friend. Cheaper than beef mince and naturally seasoned, toss them with pesto pasta and your weeknight dinner is done.

Slippery udon noodles in this saucy bowl are perfect for slurping, and with a total cook time of under 30 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dinner.

Take five minutes to prep this flavour-packed beef stroganoff before you run out the door for pick-up and it will be ready to serve when you return.

Black beans give this tasty pasta salad an extra boost of protein and fibre.

Cheesy, gooey lasagna is sure to satisfy your Meatless Monday (or Tuesday, or Wednesday). Packed with mushrooms and zucchini, it feels hearty and healthy.

Looking for quick and easy school lunch ideas? Behold lunch box pasta salad. The kids will be asking for it every day.

Perfect for a picnic or easy dinner, this versatile tortellini pasta salad travels well when packed for lunch, too.

This fun pasta shape is perfect for scooping up cheese, sauce and those hidden pieces of broccoli you mixed in. For an added boost of protein, toss in a can of chickpeas.

We've yet to meet a kid who doesn't love noodles with peanut sauce. If there are allergies in your family, swap the peanut butter for soy nut butter.

Your kids will eat kale when it's presented in a bowl of mac and cheese that's studded with crunchy breadcrumbs. They'll probably even ask for seconds.

With the help of a few simple ingredients you likely have on hand, prepare rich and creamy restaurant-style rosé sauce.

Not only is this hearty restaurant-style pasta delicious, it's a breeze to put together. Welcome it into your weeknight meal rotation.

This pasta dish is like the Italian flag come to life and it's got everything you want: green veggies, the sweet pop of cherry tomatoes and salty, crispy bacon to finish. Dare you not to slurp.

Cauliflower is the great chameleon in this dish. It helps to thicken up the alfredo sauce, making it rich without a lot of cream.

Rich restaurant-style pasta carbonara is a breeze to put together and uses only a few ingredients that you likely already have on hand.

A bright green pesto with frozen edamame for a quick and easy protein boost, this fresh sauce comes together in 25 minutes!

This sesame soba noodle dish would be delicious with grilled shrimp or leftover shredded chicken or beef.

Got an onion-averse kid? Try this carbonara. After a day in the slow cooker, onions soften up and become super sweet.