

Adapted from Food52 Genius Recipes, from Craig Claiborne's Pasta con Asparagi The New York Times Cookbook (1979)Pasta with shrimp, asparagus and a rich tomato sauce.

Penne pasta, artichoke hearts, cucumber, kalamata olives, pepeproncinis, red onion, and feta cheese tossed with oil, vinegar, and herbs then served chilled.

Adapted from Cucina Simpatica: Robust Trattoria Cooking by Johanne Killeen & George GermonThis Penne with Tomato, Cream & Five Cheeses is like a cross between your best mac & cheese and your favorite baked ziti.

Penne pasta tossed with fresh mozzarella, onions, peppers, olives, tomatoes and an garlic vinaigrette dressing then served cold.

Penne pasta tossed with sliced chicken breast, fresh lemon, freshly chopped parsley, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Penne pasta tossed with chicken, fresh baby spinach, garlic, crushed red pepper, and feta cheese.

This pasta dish is about as simple as it gets combining a simple cream sauce and some fresh veggies.