Light, 20-Minute Pastas

Giada simplifies your weeknight schedule with easy, everyday pasta dishes.

Pasta with Tomato and Peas
Cook this dish from your pantry and freezer: Tomato paste adds a strong punch of flavor while frozen peas make a convenient on-hand veggie.

Orecchiette with Mixed Greens and Goat Cheese
The secret to this dish is the reserved pasta water added at the last minute – it wilts the greens, softens the sun-dried tomatoes and melts the goat cheese into a light sauce.

Spaghetti with Pinot Grigio and Seafood
Giada mixes clam and shrimp spaghetti with arugula and a light, garlicky white wine sauce.

Fusilli with Spinach and Asiago Cheese
For this simple pasta, Giada makes a sauce out of sauteed spinach, fresh cherry tomatoes, cheese and a splash of pasta water.

Rigatoni with Red Pepper, Almonds and Bread Crumbs
Late-night dinner is a breeze with Giada’s 5-ingredient rigatoni.

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